June 23 – Give thanks – Psalm 75:1

 

June 23 – Give thanks – Psalm 75:1

 

     This is another psalm of Asaph with the theme that the Lord will not destroy but give life.  In John 10:10, we get the motive of operation of how the devil and the Lord works.  The devil comes to rob, kill and destroy but Jesus came to give life and with it abundance.  Asaph reminds his audience of the same thing.  We give thanks to the Lord.  Praise and worship release abundant life.  We speak into our world that God will provide beyond what we can think or imagine. 

     Asaph gave thanks because the Lord was near.  He is never far away.  In fact He is as close as the mention of His name.  Have you ever cried out Lord, hurry?  George Mueller needed God to meet a need right away.  He cried out and a moment after he prayed a knock came on the door and the need was met in just a moment.   The Lord is always near.  Men will tell of your wonderful deeds.  This is called a testimony and it is  one of two ways to win.  The other is the blood of Jesus.   Great thoughts to ponder today.