August 12
(Psalm 97:1-12 NIV) "The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice. {2} Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. {3} Fire goes before him and consumes his foes on every side. {4} His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles. {5} The mountains melt like wax before the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth. {6} The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory. {7} All who worship images are put to shame, those who boast in idols -- worship him, all you gods! {8} Zion hears and rejoices and the villages of Judah are glad because of your judgments, O Lord. {9} For you, O Lord, are the Most High over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods. {10} Let those who love the Lord hate evil, for he guards the lives of his faithful ones and delivers them from the hand of the wicked. {11} Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart. {12} Rejoice in the Lord, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name."
Psalm 97 is a great song of praise and joy. We have such a great God! His words of order overpower the chaos lurking at all our doors. His presence brings peace to our frantic hearts. His holy fire sets the standard for righteousness in man, burning away the impurities that live inside us. His holy light illumines the world, exposing our every sin and giving life to our dying souls. He sees our false gods and our hidden idols, but lovingly calls us homeward. He is faithful beyond measure. His judgments are right and true. He is never wrong or in doubt. If He asks a question, He already knows the answer. He calls us to follow Him and worship Him; to hate evil and share His love with everyone we touch. He gives us His light and His joy to spread around in this dark and hate-filled world. If every believer in the Lord Jesus Christ were to live out this Psalm, our world would be changed! -- Friar Tuck’s Word of the Day
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