April 29 - Psalms
103-104; 113-114; 117
Did
today’s reading make you want to praise the Lord? Wow – what a list of all the
great things he has done.
Psalms
113-114 are part of a collection of songs called the Hallel, songs sung at the
great festivals such as Passover, Pentecost, and the Feast of Tabernacles. At
Passover, Psalms 113-114 were sung before a meal, and 115-118 were sung
afterwards.
It has
been suggested that Psalm 113 is a connecting link between the song of Hannah
(1 Sam 2:1-10) and the Magnificat of Mary (Luke 1:46-55). All three passages
celebrate God’s goodness, the way he cares for the poor and oppressed, and his
faithfulness. They also express gratitude and praise for God’s blessings and
mercy. (The Book of Psalms, by J. J. Steward Perowne).
Not
surprisingly, Psalm 117 is the shortest psalm and also the shortest chapter in
the Bible. However it succinctly describes the greatness of God.
Praise
the Lord!
TOMORROW’S
READING - Psalm 119: 1-88
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