April 10, 2011

Psalm 78:1-39 (Click to see scripture)

Bible in One Year Passages:
Mark 3:20-35, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, Joshua 19-20

Journal Entry

Scripture

Psalm 78:38,39
" Yet he, being compassionate, forgave their iniquity, and did not destroy them; he restrained his anger often, and did not stir up all his wrath. He remembered that they were but flesh, a wind that passes and comes not again,"

Observation

As the psalmist wrote this letter to his people, he might had a similar agony of love for his people who constantly betray God's mercy and grace, as Nehemiah had. The psalmist is trying to teach his people to put their hope in God and not forget all the wonderful works of God who has given all the provisions to people despite their grunts and complaints. People confess their sin, yet in lips only, to last a short time. In their mind, God is someone who need to give whatever they desire, as if some unruly spoiled kids. God disciplines his people through hardships, yet being compassionate, forgives people's trespasses remembering the frailty of human.

Application

This paradoxical romance of God's love has existed from the very beginning of human race. God has been faithful, and steadfast in his love toward his people even if they fall, over and over again. Out of his unsurmountable love for fallen nature of his masterpiece, he continues to seek reconciliation with all his people, including me. How magnificent his love is. He is forever to be thankful, and to be praised.

Prayer

Lord my God, you are so merciful and mighty. There is no one more worthy to be praised, my savior and the maker of my heart. Even if I fall, drifting away to shameful failure, you have always been with me, encouraging to come to you, prompting me to repent, or just to be. You are faithful and kind. You have never stopped loving me. I thank you lord. Let my heart follow your will. Let my life be a prayer which never stop seeking your righteousness. In your precious name Jesus I pray.

--Joshua Kang