Psalm41│Lamentations 1.1-12a│Colossians1.18-23│Luke 22.1-23
Psaumes 41|Lamentations 1.1-12a|Colossiens 1.18-23|Luc 22.1-23
The
theme of this Psalm is when we care for the weak and the poor God notices. The
law of sowing and reaping comes into play in such a way that when we care for
people, we find ourselves cared for by the Almighty. We would receive His
protection, blessings and sustenance. If you notice these are some of the
promises that are stated in the Mosaic covenant. God told the people of Israel,
that if they obeyed His law and follow His Word, He will bless them with land,
long life, healing and getting dominion over their enemies. David was simply
recounting this in the Psalm. What it says in verse four is remarkably
interesting. Earlier David talks about a man that was going to be blessed by
the Lord because he had been obedient but now, he called out to the
graciousness of God because he had not been obedient. He was crying out for
forgiveness and grace for breaking the law.
In
verse nine we see one of David’s visitors was his best friend. We do not know
who the best friend was, but we do know he was unkind. There is nothing more
distressing that being betrayed by a close friend or a loved one. Jesus quoted
this verse when he was talking about Judas. What is interesting is that Jesus
left out some of the words. In John 13:18 Jesus said, ‘He who shares my bread
has lifted up his heel against me.’ He left out the part about ‘my close friend
in whom I trust in’. Jesus never entrusted himself to any man because of their
hearts. He knew what was in their hearts. However, Jesus still felt the sting
of someone who betrayed Him.
There
was also a good visitor. It was the Lord God. David asked the Lord to be
gracious to him, to raise him up, to take care of him so his enemies does not
delight in his downfall. ‘For you have upheld me because of my integrity.’ The
use of the word ‘integrity’ is fascinating as earlier David said he had sinned.
When we declare our sins before the Lord, do we normally talk about our
integrity? Integrity was not referring to sinlessness, David was talking
about the integrity that moved him to confess his sin. It is a kind of
integrity that God loves and appreciates. We are all far from perfect and
regularly make mistakes. God knows this. He cares about the attitude that comes
out of that sin, where we come to Him, confess it and ask Him for
forgiveness.
God
loves the heart of those who come to Him in brokenness. When we confess our
sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us and cleanse us from all
unrighteousness and because David felt that support and sustenance from the
Lord, he felt moved to write the very last verse. ‘Blessed be the Lord, God of
Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.’
Rebecca Susan Mathen
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Le Psaume rempli de bénédictions à travers les chants
de louanges écrit par David, nous permet de nous souvenir des bienfaits de
l’Eternel. Alors je dirais chante, chantons ensemble et chantez sans cesse !
Malgré le malheur, l’Eternel nous rend heureux. Malgré
les ennemis, l’Eternel nous délivre. Malgré la douleur, l’Eternel nous soulage.
Malgré le péché, l’Eternel nous pardonne. Malgré les complots contre nous,
l’Eternel est avec nous et nous fait triompher.
Un rappel et une répétition quotidienne que nous offre
le Psaume et pousse à ce que l’on soit reconnaissant car dans toutes choses,
l’Eternel est Là, présent et avec nous. Il ne nous abandonne pas mais nous
encourage dans tous les moments de nos vies. Malgré la grande difficulté et
d’ailleurs celle que nous vivons actuellement, n’oublie pas qu’il est là.
Prenons le temps et croyons fermement aux jours meilleurs car l’Eternel nous a
relevés, nous relève encore et toujours. Amen
The
Psalm filled with blessings through the songs of praise written by David allows
us to remember the blessings of the Lord. Then I would say sing, let us sing
together and sing without ceasing!
In
spite of evil, the Lord makes us happy. In spite of enemies, the Lord delivers
us. In spite of sorrow, the Lord gives us relief. In spite of sin, the Lord
forgives us. In spite of plots against us, the Lord is with us and makes us
triumph.
A
daily reminder and repetition that the Psalm offers us and makes us grateful,
because in all things the Lord is there, present and with us. He does not
abandon us but encourages us in every moment of our lives. In spite of the
great difficulty and the one we are experiencing now, do not forget that he is
There. Let us take time and believe firmly in the better days because the
Eternal One has raised us up, raises us up forever and ever. Amen
Joséphine
Kwaku
Mother Theresa Lives
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