8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13
It’s interesting reading the Book of Psalms, the writers and the times they wrote change, but God stays the same.
1 YOU SHOWED FAVOUR TO YOUR LAND, O LORD;
you restored the fortunes of Jacob.
2 You forgave the iniquity of your people
and covered all their sins.
3 You set aside all your wrath
and turned from your fierce anger. Psalm 85, Sons of Korah
These men spoke of God showing Favour to ‘Your Land’ and turning aside from anger over the sin of the people.
4 RESTORE US AGAIN, O GOD OUR SAVIOUR,
and put away your displeasure towards us. Psalm 85
The writer(s) calls our for God’s blessings on His people.
We heard two prophetic voices yesterday saying that once again Israel is going to be prominent in world affairs. God will begin to remove infiltrators from among His people, just as He has been doing with governments, financial institutions and even the Church. One said that this may cause a rise in anti-semitism as the Lord exposes the false from the nation.
15 Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is the new creation. 16 Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule, even to the ISRAEL OF GOD. Galatians 6
Paul speaks in Galatians 6 of a people within Israel who are true followers of God. No doubt it’s the same in the Church of today, the Lord knows who are His and it doesn’t just depend on religious observance.
15 Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you,
who walk in the light of your presence, Lord.
16 They rejoice in your name all day long;
they celebrate your righteousness.
17 For you are their glory and strength,
and BY YOUR FAVOUR YOU EXALT OUR HORN (King). Psalm 89, Ethan the Ezrahite
Another psalm writer who again speaks of those whose hearts are sincere towards God and who walk in His Favour.
The next psalm is the only one attributed to Moses and he’s given a unique title, ‘Moses the man of God’. It was obviously written much earlier than David’s Psalms and many of the others.
17 May the favour (BEAUTY) of the Lord our God rest on us;
establish the work of our hands for us—
yes, establish the work of our hands. Psalm 90. Prayer of Moses the man of God.
Moses asks for God’s Favour/Beauty to rest upon Israel (Do we ever ask for this as His children – we should) and then also that God would establish the work of their hands. These are valid scriptural prayers so why not claim them for yourself. Different people from different eras, but all seeking the Grace and Favour of God for themselves and their people.
24 “‘“The Lord bless you
and keep you;
25 the Lord make his face shine on you
and be gracious to you;
26 the Lord turn his face toward you
and give you peace.”’
27 “So they will put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.” Numbers 6