Psalm 92
This Psalm is a song for the Shabbat, the Sabbath, when all the Jewish people would traditionally come home on Friday night and before sunset, dinner was eaten, dishes were washed and put away, and eyes, hands, and praise was lifted up to God. Charles Spurgeon put it this way: ""The Jews have for a long while used this Psalm in the synagogue-worship on their Sabbath, and very suitable it is for the Sabbath-day; not so much in appearance, for there is little or no allusion to any Sabbatic rest in it, but because on that day above all others, our thoughts should be lifted up from all earthly things to God himself." Colossians 3:2 tells us to "set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." Giving thanks to God in all circumstances, despite what they might appear to be, is a good thing, (although not easy), for many reasons. Praise takes our eyes off of us and puts our focus on God. God is our Creator and if that were the only reason, it is appropriate to give Him thanks. "All was created through Him and for Him. He exists before everything and in Him all hold together" (Col.1:17) But there's more. It is also fitting to give thanks as He is our Redeemer. In His loving kindness and faithfulness, God blesses and delivers us. Give Him praise. Heartfelt praise bring honor to God. We have been hard wired by God Himself to worship, but sometimes life gets in the way and our wires get crossed. Let's take a moment before we start the day and worship together.
Randi
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