Psalm 34

34:1
By David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, causing the
king to send him away. I will praise the Lord at all times; my mouth will
continually praise him.
2
I will boast in the Lord; let the oppressed hear and rejoice.
3
Magnify the Lord with me. Let us praise his name together.
4
I sought the Lord’s help and he answered me; he delivered me from all my
fears.
5
Look to him and be radiant; do not let your faces be ashamed.
6
This oppressed man cried out and the Lord heard; he saved him from all his
troubles.
7
The angel of the Lord camps around the Lord’s loyal followers and delivers
them.
8
Taste and see that the Lord is good. How blessed is the one who takes
shelter in him.
9
Fear the Lord, you chosen people of his, for those who fear him lack
nothing.
10
Even young lions sometimes lack food and are hungry, but those who seek the
Lord lack no good thing.
11
Come children. Listen to me. I will teach you what it means to fear the
Lord.
12
Do you want to really live? Would you love to live a long, happy life?
13
Then make sure you don’t speak evil words or use deceptive speech.
14
Turn away from evil and do what is right. Strive for peace and promote it.
15
The Lord pays attention to the godly and hears their cry for help.
16
But the Lord opposes evil doers and wipes out all memory of them from the
earth.
17
The godly cry out and the Lord hears; he saves them from all their
troubles.
18
The Lord is near the brokenhearted; he delivers those who are discouraged.
19
The godly face many dangers, but the Lord saves them from each one of
them.
20
He protects all his bones; not one of them is broken.
21
Evil people self-destruct; those who hate the godly are punished.
22
The Lord rescues his servants; all who take shelter in him escape
punishment.

One thought:

To fear the Lord is to respect His authority and power.

Three questions:

What does it mean to be blessed according to the Psalmist?

Do you know you are blessed in Christ?

How do you need to turn away from evil today?

Prayer:

Praise God that He is good and protects His servants. Give thanks that you have tasted and seen the goodness of the Lord in Jesus Christ. Ask God to help you + someone else see that you are blessed in Christ

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