# 31 2016 Dev. Ps. 73:28. The purpose of these devotionals is to draw closer to God by memorizing selected passages of Scripture. Further, to view the passage in context and grow spiritually by applying His Word to our daily living with family, friends and others. All passages are taken from the NIV.
Psalm 73: 28
“But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge;
I will tell of all your deeds”.
Meditating on God brings us grace, peace and comfort for all of life!
The Psalms in general is a five volume section in Scripture of poems, songs, and prayers all praising, confessing to, and petitioning God. It is a Book of intimate fellowship with our Creator. The structure of Book III is three fold and symmetrical; Ps. 73- 78, 79-83, 84-89. Ps 81 is a song of praise central to the Book. On a practical level Book III is about seeking God’s special love for His people, seeking fellowship, seeking God’s protection and His blessings for our lives. This Book is the back story in our changing and unpredictable situation today.
Psalm 73 is at the beginning of Book III and it may be seen as an introduction beginning with a “Confession of Faith”. Ps. 73:28 is the last verse and between this verse and the profession of faith in v.1, is a confession of weakness, a lament about the prosperity of the wicked, a realization of God’s purposes for those who reject Him and a personal confession of faith.
The Psalmist confesses: “You hold me… you guide me… earth has nothing I desire besides you. My strength and heart may fail but God is the strength of my heart”. Then there is verse 27 as an antithesis to v. 28: “Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you.”
“But as for me,” along with the Psalmist make that decision today; choose to seek out God now, “He will draw close to you”! For followers of Jesus, He is our refuge, our rock, our strength, comfort and our guide in this life!
Along with choosing to seek God the Psalmist also make a promise; to “tell of his deeds”. Jesus deals with us personally; He forgives, protects, guides, prepares the way ahead and draws us to Himself. Therefor, are you willing to proclaim God’s care for you, for His people and for His creation? May we continue to praise God in every situation!
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