What a
blessing this has been for me this week. Let me share my discoveries in Psalm
40:3; it says:
“And He put a new song in my mouth,
a song of praise to our God;
Many will see and fear,
and will trust in the Lord.”
No one else
puts it there—nor gives it. And, it’s NEW – not past, reconstituted,
resurrected, borrowed
HE PUT – is
a definitive action. It doesn’t say:
He may
put
He has
put
He can
put
He will
put
It says HE
PUT. This is determined and purposeful.
He puts this
song in MY MOUTH.
It is personal. It is my song—my response to what He is doing in my life. He knows me. He is active in my life. He is giving ME a song – because He knows me and my circumstances.
It is personal. It is my song—my response to what He is doing in my life. He knows me. He is active in my life. He is giving ME a song – because He knows me and my circumstances.
This is a
NEW SONG. Meaning He has given me songs in the past. Songs of praise for the
things He did before. But, this new song flows out of what God did today. And
songs of praise to Him are meant to be fresh, new and always filling us as I
see Him at work around me.
He is the
object of my praise.
He deserves
and receives this praise – my song.
MANY WILL
SEE. Not a few, or one, or two. Not all. But, many will see…
See what?
Many will
see my new song, the reason for my praise and the difference it has made in me.
They will see what God has done in my life. They will see the contrast of being
stuck in the miry clay (see verse 2) and being freed—standing firm.
Many will
see the transformation and see my new song of praise that rises from the
circumstances I have come through.
And FEAR.
This isn’t an “afraid” brand of fear. It means they will reverence God, seek and
acknowledge Him – and WILL trust in the LORD. It doesn’t say MAY trust—might,
think about, possibly trust.
Psalm 40:3 says, WILL TRUST in the LORD.
The MANY
that SEE, FEAR and TRUST, have hearts that are open—those who notice what God
is doing and recognize Him who has done these marvelous things to prompt my
song of praise. The people in my world are watching how I react to hardship,
sickness, injustice…they see.
I am amazed
at what one verse tells me about the amazing God I love as I look carefully at each piece. Did it speak to you
too?
Take time to slow down. Listen to what God is saying to you through His word. I'd love to hear what you discover.
Jeanne
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Dear Jeanne, You have given me new insight..........thank you. I look forward to what He reveals to me. Love Mom
ReplyDeleteSometimes it is so hard to slow down. We read familiar verses and know we have "been there" before. I need to learn how to savor each word and phrase. Allowing the Holy Spirit to teach and speak. Thanks for your thoughts, Mom
ReplyDeleteJeanne, I think other members of our Christian Poets & Writers group on Facebook will welcome this too, so I'll highlight the post on the Christian Poets & Writers blog - http://www.christianpoetsandwriters.com
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary. I am honored to share. I pray the idea of savoring each bite will help others as is did me this week.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!!
I love this, Jeanne! Thank you so much for sharing. God holds such treasures for us in His Word. Hope you have a wonderful day. Love to you in Christ.
ReplyDeleteEmily, His word is rich. It is like mining for gold and precious gems :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by to share your thoughts.
Jeanne--I LOVE this! I write my thoughts about verses right in my Bible, and often date it or write a few words about what is going on in my life, by my comments. It is amazing that the verses speak to me in different ways at different times--a new song!--...the Word of God is certainly living, and as relevant today as it was when it was inspired by Him thousands of years ago.
ReplyDeleteDear Jeanne,
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous and your teaching was so easy to follow. I love the Word of God and your love and insight has stirred me even more. Thank you for your post, your dedication, your grace to enlarge our vision of the God who loves us so!
I love you,
Margie
Thank you for your comments, Margie. His word is deep and rich. It is everything we need for life and godliness.
ReplyDeleteLord, slow me down to see the jewels of truth!!!