Psalm 81
-Theme: God’s
goodness versus Israel’s waywardness. God’s deliverance in spite of our
wanderings away from Him.
-Historical Insight: This was probably a song celebrating
the Feast of Tabernacles as a holiday hymn. It celebrates the exodus from
Egyptian slavery and bondage. Written by Asaph.
-*Application* Do you sing and shout joyfully unto the LORD
in utter praise and worship? He is our strength. Don’t hold back your emotion
in adulation of Him! Bust loose with every instrument you’ve got! He has established
a testimony just the same in us and for us, His children; so let the world know
of His greatness and supremacy. Call upon Him when you’re in trouble, and allow
Him to rescue you with answers from His heart. Listen to the LORD and put away
other gods that come before Him. If you will open up your mouth wide (have
expectation), He will fill it with His Spirit and all His righteousness. Obey
the LORD. Don’t walk in the stubbornness of your old-worldly heart. Those are
your own devices, and these lead to destruction (Proverbs 3:5-6; 12:15; 14:12;
16:25). Do you want God to subdue your enemies and turn His Hand against your
adversaries? Of course you do. Walk in His ways and surrender to His
leadership. He will do it! The haters of the LORD would pretend obedience to
Him. This is hypocrisy. The time of punishment for these folks who are
pretenders is forever in separation from the Father of love. God will feed His
righteous children with the finest of food and delightful things in total and
supreme satisfaction. Which will you choose, the world, yourself, or Him? Seems
like an obvious choice, doesn’t it?
Verse to Memorize:
Psalm 81:16
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