Daily Reading // Psalm 134-136
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S // SCRIPTURE
Select a verse from today’s reading
Psalms 134:1-2 (NKJV) 1 A Song of Ascents. Behold, bless the LORD, All you servants of the LORD, Who by night stand in the house of the LORD! 2 Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, And bless the LORD.
O // OBSERVATION
Why did this verse get your attention? Make a simple observation from the text
These two verses (nearly the entire psalm) bring back memories for me. As a new Christian I attended a small country church. My girlfriend’s (now wife) mom was the Song Leader. These two verses made up a song we used to sing back then.
In those days I was learning everything about the Bible, worship and being a Christian.
Raising hands in church was new for me. I didn’t understand it. It was awkward at first. But then I realized the sense of freedom and responsiveness it brought. I wasn’t just singing the song, I was becoming a part of it. I was standing alongside the small congregation, the psalmist and worshippers throughout generations raising my hands and praising the Lord.
A // APPLICATION
How can I apply this to my life today?
There is nothing more interactive than worship. It is not something I do as much as it is something I enter into. I am invited into the throne room of heaven through worship. I am transported from my cares and problems here to the power and majesty of God.
Come bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord!
P // PRAYER
Express yourself in prayer
God of the Universe, I praise and worship You today. Nothing is too difficult for You. No one is greater or more gracious than You. You are worthy to be praised! Amen.
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