Thursday, January 9
Read Psalm 105
Think About It:
This psalm focuses on the God of the covenant (8-10) who works out His divine purposes in human history.
Joseph – God’s wise preparation (16-25) In Joseph’s dreams, God had promised him that his brothers would bow before him one day, but He did not explain how this would occur. Envy and a family quarrel took Joseph to Egypt where he prepared the way for his relatives and kept them alive during the famine (Genesis 45:55-57; 50:20).
Moses – God’s Awesome Judgement (26-41) The plagues were both a demonstration of the power of the God of Israel in condemnation of the gods of Egypt. Egypt worshipped the sun, so God sent three days of darkness. The Nile River was a god, so God turned the water to blood.
All Believers – God’s Dependable Promise (42-45) God kept the promise he made to Abraham and gave his descendants the land, helping Joshua and his army defeat the enemy on every side.
You too can believe the promises given to Abraham and his decedents. Thanks to the perfect mercy and grace you and I have been engrafted in to this family, spiritually and physically. Believe, trust, and acknowledge the Lord your God for all that He has given you.
Family Time:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ML7rnx6ZdI
- The psalmist commands his readers to “Give thanks to the Lord” in verse 1 and then explains why the Lord deserves their thanks in verses 7-11.
- How often do you make a point of thanking the Lord for anything (other than at meal times)?
