Bible Chapter: Psalms 79 & 80

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    The psalmist was pleading to God for His help because of the rebellion of the nation of Israel. He was interceding that God would forgive the nation and judge their enemies for the evil things they had done. God does use ungodly people to judge and to get the attention of His own people. In his intercession, the psalmist also expressed concern for God’s reputation among unbelieving nations.
    We also read of the prayer for the nation that there would be spiritual revival among the people. The people had lost God’s protection because they had drifted away from serving God. God had brought the nation out of captivity and planted it in a new place. They had lost the blessing of God. The psalmist was desperate for God to renew His power and presence among the people.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    I see parallels from these Psalms to the church world today. It is so easy for people to drift from a solid commitment to God to becoming spiritually lazy. There is a desperate need for genuine revival among God’s people today. This will take a real hunger and thirst in the hearts of believers for God and His righteousness. I want to experience more of God’s power and presence. I know He is real and His power is real, and I long to see that more and more in life.

3.  How can I help someone?
    I want to help people who call themselves followers of Jesus to see the critical need of seriously reaching out to God for the mighty outpouring of His Spirit on the church today. The more the Holy Spirit is poured out on the church, the more the church will impact the world and bring people to Jesus.