Psalm 30

Only in God
David wrote this song for the dedication of the temple. In this song, he expressed his thankfulness to God in hearing his prayer, healing him, helping him, and sparing his life…even if he didn’t deserve such mercy. He confessed the pride he had in his own success in verse 6. The King James Version states his attitude well, “And in my prosperity, I shall never be moved.” David put his confidence in his own accomplishments. Quickly, he discovered that he could not put his security in himself. Only in God do we find our ultimate security and true joy. Only in God do we find amazing grace and unthinkable mercy. Only in God can we dance and rejoice after disappointment or discipline. “O Lord my God, I will give You thanks forever” (vs. 12b).

Psalm 8 Reflection

Psalm 8
Majestic Love of God
Majesty points to the sovereignty, greatness, and power of God. In verses 1-3, David praises the Lord for His majesty! What great power belongs to our God! He IS power! When considering His greatness, human beings seem rather insignificant. But, according to Almighty God, that is far from the truth. The Maker of heaven and earth found favor in us…enough to make us “a little lower than the heavenly beings,” to crown us with glory and honor, and to give us rule over things on earth (vs. 5-8). Because of His majestic and unconditional love and grace, David cannot help but praise Him! He opens and closes with the same declaration of praise: “O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your Name in all the earth!” (Psalm 8:1,9)