Saturday, February 23, 2008
PSALM Blessed Present From God!

Psalm 54 is a very simple and short psalm to understand. I consider it the one of the most significant birthday gift from God to me.

I like the simplicity of this psalm. In fact, I can form 3 Ps from v2, 4 and 6, the even numbers of the verses.

1) Pray
V2: ‘Hear my prayer, O God; listen to the words of my mouth.’
How blessed is someone who prays to God. When you believe and trust that God will answer your prayer, it will be answered. Just like how Jesus heals the 2 blind men in Matt 9:27-29.
Jesus asked the 2 men whether they believe that he can heal them from their blindness, and they believed and were healed. For Jesus says, ‘according to your faith will it be done to you.’

2) Proclaim
V4: ‘Surely God is my help; The Lord is the one who sustains me.’
How blessed is someone who has God as his helper in times of need. Recognize and even declare in your heart that the Lord is your sole helper in times of
i) Needs
ii) Uncertainties
iii) Troubles
I find that these 3 moments are the more prominent moments that the psalms have mentioned so far and it applies to all of us. There are indeed times where we experience troubles, uncertainties and even times where we need something. Acknowledge that He is the provider, the helper, the decision-maker of your lives.

3) Praise
V6: ‘I will sacrifice a freewill offering to you; I will praise your name, O LORD, for it is good. ‘
How blessed is someone who praises the name of the Lord. Praising the Lord is good, praise the Lord for all the things He has done in your life. In fact, live a life that is pleasing to God, so that the people would see your good works and praise the Lord. Praising God also means of showing your adoration to Him, so would you praise God today?

Blessed am I to receive this psalm today for it assures me that the Lord hears my prayers, He is my helper and I would praise Him for His goodness in my life.

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