What foresight

July (8) 20, 2011
Scripture--Hosea 13-14; Psalm 100-102; Hebrews 5
"Let this be written for a future generation, that a people not yet created may praise the Lord:" Psalm 102:18

Observation--Although this psalm's author isn't mentioned by name, how awesome to think that his words would reach me, an uncreated person at the time he wrote them some 3,000 years ago.  What foresight he had.

If it was King David, we might expect he would know that, as king of God's chosen people, his words would be preserved.  But, we don't know for certain.

We do know that the writer was "afflicted."  He was in a deep hole, crying out to God.  And, yet in his despair, the writer recognizes God's power and majesty.  Then, he has the thought of actually want to help other people in the future do what he can, praise God.  Whoa.

Application ("And so, what we have learned applies to our lives today, God has a lot to say in his Book."--While my words may never make it past this page (blog), may my actions reflect a life that is full of praise and adoration to God.  If for some reason a future generation should hear of it, may it be for God's glory.

Prayer--God, help me to live as forward-thinking as this psalmist.  Help me to want to help others--my family, friends, co-workers, enemies--praise you.  Amen.