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2 Samuel 24

Psalm 1

WEEKEND REFLECTION

One of the most beautiful Psalms that David wrote is found in 2 Samuel 22 (and Psalm 18!). Consider the opening passage:

“The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge, my savior; you save me from violence.”

It is a Psalm of deliverance. Throughout David’s life he saw the Lord rescue him time and again, and he wrote this in response to the Lord’s deliverance over the Philistines. So, David found God to be a rock and fortress, a safe refuge, a shield, a stronghold, and his Savior.

Every Christian can sing along with David in this Psalm, for he has delivered us from sin and death through Jesus Christ. And throughout our lives, he is our refuge and our rock.

These are difficult times. Praise the Lord for his deliverance. He is our Savior.

PRAY

For the month of June 2024, we will be using meditations on Psalm 23:1-2 for our prayer guide each day.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

“The LORD” – Meditate upon to whom it is you are addressing your prayers. The LORD, the almighty, everlasting, maker, and sustainer of all creation!

“is my” – Meditate upon the truth that you can personally call upon and have loving fellowship with this great and awesome God.

“shepherd” – Meditate upon God’s loving care and grace in your life. As a shepherd cares for, protects, feeds, and guides his sheep, so your God care for you. And Christ calls himself the “Good Shepherd” who laid down his life for his sheep (John 10:11-18).

You can also take some time bring these things before the Lord. 

• Confess your sins. 
• The Lost 
• Your Needs 

SING

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