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I Will Praise the Lord

Date: Apr. 16, 2021

Passage

Psalm 26:1-12

I Will Bless the Lord

Of David.

26:1   Vindicate me, O LORD,
    for I have walked in my integrity,
    and I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.
2   Prove me, O LORD, and try me;
    test my heart and my mind.
3   For your steadfast love is before my eyes,
    and I walk in your faithfulness.
4   I do not sit with men of falsehood,
    nor do I consort with hypocrites.
5   I hate the assembly of evildoers,
    and I will not sit with the wicked.
6   I wash my hands in innocence
    and go around your altar, O LORD,
7   proclaiming thanksgiving aloud,
    and telling all your wondrous deeds.
8   O LORD, I love the habitation of your house
    and the place where your glory dwells.
9   Do not sweep my soul away with sinners,
    nor my life with bloodthirsty men,
10   in whose hands are evil devices,
    and whose right hands are full of bribes.
11   But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity;
    redeem me, and be gracious to me.
12   My foot stands on level ground;
    in the great assembly I will bless the LORD.

Daily Bread

Key Verse: Psalm 26:12

My foot stands on level ground;
in the great assembly I will bless the LORD.

1. Test me, LORD (1-7)

David sought the LORD's vindication. He sought to lead a blameless life. This meant trusting in the LORD. It meant living in the sight of God who tests us and who knows our hearts and minds completely. Noah was described as a man who walked with God and was blameless among the people of his time (Gn 6:9). In the same way, David relied on God's faithful love. He did not associate with wicked people; he sought God and proclaimed his praises.

2. I love the house where you live (8-12)

David loved the house of God. It is the place where God is worshipped. It looks forward to the heavenly kingdom, where the LORD dwells in true glory. With this hope David did not live a pleasure-seeking life in this world. He did not live like those who seek their own benefit or the praise of others. He instead sought the LORD who promised deliverance and mercy. He stood in the congregation of the people of God and praised the LORD.

Prayer: LORD, help me to live before you and proclaim aloud your praises.

One Word: Praise the LORD

Daily Bread

We Are Your Sheep, Lord

Psalm 79:1-13

Key Verse: 79:13

But we your people, the sheep of your pasture,
will give thanks to you forever;
from generation to generation we will recount your praise.

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