NSMinistries
November 26th 2003, 10:05 AM
In the spirit of Thanksgiving I took the time to meditate on the things I am thankful for. Of course the normal things came to mind: my family and friends plus the material possessions we have. Over and over my mind kept wandering back to what I own or who I know. Me myself and I. In our human weakness we sometimes forget to give thanks to the One who gave us all. With out Him we would not have what we do.
Psalm 138
Give Thanks to the LORD
Of David.
1 I give you thanks, O LORD, with my whole heart;
before the gods I sing your praise;
2 I bow down toward your holy temple
and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness,
for you have exalted above all things
your name and your word. [1]
3 On the day I called, you answered me;
my strength of soul you increased. [2]
4 All the kings of the earth shall give you thanks, O LORD,
for they have heard the words of your mouth,
5 and they shall sing of the ways of the LORD,
for great is the glory of the LORD.
6 For though the LORD is high, he regards the lowly,
but the haughty he knows from afar.
7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble,
you preserve my life;
you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies,
and your right hand delivers me.
8 The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me;
your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever.
Do not forsake the work of your hands.
Footnotes
[1] 138:2 Or you have exalted your word above all your name
[2] 138:3 Hebrew you made me bold in my soul with strength
Vs. 1 – 2
David praises God and Worships Him for His love and faithfulness
Question: How often do we take the time to praise God for the love He has shown us? _____________________________________________________________________
Vs. 2
God’s word and very person is backed by who He is
Question: Have you ever taken the time just to think over the idea: God is who and what
He says just because He is God? In God’s nature He can only be what He is. _____________________________________________________________________
Vs. 3
David’s praise to God for Answering Prayer
Question: Do you Thank God for answering your prayers or do you just ask ask and ask away?
Sometimes it seems we only pray to God during times of trouble or doubt. _____________________________________________________________________
Vs. 4 – 5
God’s ways:
Caring for the Humble
Resists those who are proud
Question: Why would God care for the humble and not the proud?
Are you leading a humble life or a proud life? _____________________________________________________________________
Vs. 7 – 8
God’s Provisions
Vs. 7 God’s power saves David from his enemies
Vs. 8 God has a plan for David’s life
Question: God’s power saved David from his enemies because God had a plan for his life.
What do you think is God’s plan for your life is? _____________________________________________________________________
Psalm 138 is based off the promises of God in 2 Samuel 7:1-16
Have a good and safe Thanksgiving.
"Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved."
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Psalm 138
Give Thanks to the LORD
Of David.
1 I give you thanks, O LORD, with my whole heart;
before the gods I sing your praise;
2 I bow down toward your holy temple
and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness,
for you have exalted above all things
your name and your word. [1]
3 On the day I called, you answered me;
my strength of soul you increased. [2]
4 All the kings of the earth shall give you thanks, O LORD,
for they have heard the words of your mouth,
5 and they shall sing of the ways of the LORD,
for great is the glory of the LORD.
6 For though the LORD is high, he regards the lowly,
but the haughty he knows from afar.
7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble,
you preserve my life;
you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies,
and your right hand delivers me.
8 The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me;
your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever.
Do not forsake the work of your hands.
Footnotes
[1] 138:2 Or you have exalted your word above all your name
[2] 138:3 Hebrew you made me bold in my soul with strength
Vs. 1 – 2
David praises God and Worships Him for His love and faithfulness
Question: How often do we take the time to praise God for the love He has shown us? _____________________________________________________________________
Vs. 2
God’s word and very person is backed by who He is
Question: Have you ever taken the time just to think over the idea: God is who and what
He says just because He is God? In God’s nature He can only be what He is. _____________________________________________________________________
Vs. 3
David’s praise to God for Answering Prayer
Question: Do you Thank God for answering your prayers or do you just ask ask and ask away?
Sometimes it seems we only pray to God during times of trouble or doubt. _____________________________________________________________________
Vs. 4 – 5
God’s ways:
Caring for the Humble
Resists those who are proud
Question: Why would God care for the humble and not the proud?
Are you leading a humble life or a proud life? _____________________________________________________________________
Vs. 7 – 8
God’s Provisions
Vs. 7 God’s power saves David from his enemies
Vs. 8 God has a plan for David’s life
Question: God’s power saved David from his enemies because God had a plan for his life.
What do you think is God’s plan for your life is? _____________________________________________________________________
Psalm 138 is based off the promises of God in 2 Samuel 7:1-16
Have a good and safe Thanksgiving.
"Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved."
Seen On Natural Spirit Ministries (http://www.christianity.com/partner/Article_Display_Page/0,,PTID19179|CHID624180|CIID1680450,00.html)