Saturday, August 19, 2017

Psalm 80

Summary: The psalmist compares God to a shepherd and a mighty warrior, and Israel to a plant. God uprooted Israel from Egypt, planted it in the Promised Land, and tended it until it spread. But as the people left God, He left them open to threats. Three times the psalmist asks God to deliver them by "smil[ing]" on them.

Response: Here I'd almost compare more to a parent who, on the sight of their child crying, would smile to pacify them. But you don't smile at a child in trouble (not usually, anyway).

God, help me to take stock of Your blessings. Teach me to follow and rely on You.

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