Above is the link to the Passion Translation.
Some of the passages in the text that caught my attention are listed below:🙏🏽🌺
“11God Almighty declares the word of the gospel with power,
and the warring women of Zion deliver its message:”
“He gives us salvation over and over,
then daily he carries our burdens!”
Pause in his presence
“20Our God is a mighty God who saves us over and over!
For the Lord, Yahweh, rescues us
from the ways of death many times.
21But he will crush every enemy, shattering their strength.
“30God, rebuke the beast-life that hides within us!”
“Rebuke those who claim to be “strong ones,”
who lurk within the congregation
and abuse the people out of their love for money.
Search and pray the scriptures of this text today and meditate on those stanzas that prick your heart and spirit .
Remain encouraged family. GOD is with US!
Chapter summary according to Bible Study Tools:
A prayer-- The greatness and goodness of God. (1-6)
None ever hardened his heart against God, and prospered. God is the joy of his people, then let them rejoice when they come before him. He who derives his being from none, but gives being to all, is engaged by promise and covenant to bless his people. He is to be praised as a God of mercy and tender compassion. He ever careth for the afflicted and oppressed: repenting sinners, who are helpless and exposed more than any fatherless children, are admitted into his family, and share all their blessings.
The wonderful works God wrought for
his people. (7-14)
Fresh mercies should put us in mind of former mercies. If God bring his people into a wilderness, he will be sure to go before them in it, and to bring them out of it. He provided for them, both in the wilderness and in Canaan.
The Spirit of grace and the gospel of grace are the plentiful rain, with which God confirms his inheritance, and from which their fruit is found.
Thus the slaves of Satan, when converted to Christ, when justified and sanctified by him, look honourable. When they reach heaven,
( eternity/ where Jesus Is), all remains of their sinful state disappear, they shall be as the wings of the dove, covered with silver, and her feathers as gold. Full salvation will render those white as snow, who were vile and loathsome through the guilt and defilement of sin.
The presence of God in his church. (15-21)
The ascension of Christ must here be meant, and thereto it is applied, ( Ephesians 4:8 ) . He received as the purchase of his death, the gifts needful for the conversion of sinners, and the salvation of believers. These he continually bestows, even on rebellious men, that the Lord God might dwell among them, as their Friend and Father. He gave gifts to men. Having received power to give eternal life, the Lord Jesus bestows it on as many as were given him, ( John 17:2 ) . Christ came to a rebellious world, not to condemn it, but that through him it might be saved. The glory of Zion's King is, that he is a Saviour and Benefactor to all his willing people, and a consuming fire to all that persist in rebellion against him.
The victories of Christ.Verses 22-28 The victories with which God blessed David over the enemies of Israel, are types of Christ's victory, for himself and for all believers. Those who take him for theirs, may see him acting as their God, as their King, for their good, and in answer to their prayers; especially in and by his word and ordinances. The kingdom of the Messiah shall be submitted to by all the rulers and learned in the world. The people seem to address the king, ver. Verse 28 . But the words are applicable to the Redeemer, to his church, and every true believer. We pray, that thou, O God the Son, wilt complete thine undertaking for us, by finishing thy good work in us.
Enlargement of the church. (29-31)
A powerful invitation is given to those that are without, to join the church. Some shall submit from fear; overcome by their consciences, and the checks of Providence, they are brought to make peace with the church. Others will submit ( psalms 68:29-31 ) service of God, and in the gospel of Christ which went forth from Jerusalem, which is enough to invite sinners out of all nations.
The glory and grace of God. (32-35)
God is to be admired and adored with reverence and godly fear, by all that attend in his holy places. The God of Israel gives strength and power unto his people. Through Christ strengthening us we can do all things, not otherwise; therefore HE must have the glory of all we do, with our humble thanks for enabling us to do it, and for accepting the work of his hands in us.🙏🏽🌺🙌🏽🗣️👏🏽
Reflection:
Giving of thanks and continuous prayer!
HIS PRAISES SHALL CONTINUALLY BE in OUR MOUTH ‼️🗣️⚔️⚔️⚔️