Bible Chapter: Psalms 45 & 46

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.
    Part of this Psalm is prophetic, pointing forward to the Messiah, Jesus Christ.  His ruling power and authority will never end.  Jesus is described by what He loves and hates.  He sets the pace for His followers.  The Lord loves righteousness.  That is a challenging concept and truth for us all to follow.  It is one thing to do what is righteous, it is another to actually love righteousness.  Jesus lived an example of righteousness.  Tied in with loving what is right, this Psalm says that God hates wickedness.  Sin destroys people and tears them away from God.  He is always against sin and His people need to follow that pattern.  The Lord wants to fill His people with the fullness and power of the Holy Spirit, which will increase their love for what God loves and blesses.
    We must continually remember the awesome message of this Psalm.  We find a hiding place in God.  We find our strength, our ability to go on through what God has for us.  So, we don’t have to be afraid.  God has an amazing river where we can find comfort and strength.  Rivers are vital for the sustenance of life.  God’s spiritual river is the same for us spiritually.  So, we need to stop and let God take us through the daily issues of life.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    “Let it go.”  This is a statement sometimes said to people who have issues and they can’t seem to find an answer.  Be still, let it go, and know that God is God.  Quit letting things hold you down.  God is with us and He is our refuge and strength.  That’s a good sermon for me to preach to me.

3.  How can I help someone?
    Give all the difficult problems and trials of life to God.  Let Him do the heavy lifting and figuring out what is going on.  Let God do the worrying.  Oh, yes, He doesn’t worry.