Psalm 44 ~ Steadfast Love †

 

Psalm 44

O God, we have heard with our ears,

our fathers have told us,

what deeds you performed in their days,

in the days of old

You with your own hand drove out the nations,

but them you planted; you afflicted the peoples,

but them you set free;

 

3 for not by their own sword did they win the land,

nor did their own arm save them,

but your right hand and your arm,

and the light of your face,

for you delighted in them. 

4 You are my King, O God;

ordain salvation for Jacob!

5 Through you we push down our foes;

through your name we tread down those who rise up against us.

6 For not in my bow do I trust,

nor can my sword save me.

7 But you have saved us from our foes

and have put to shame those who hate us.

8 In God we have boasted continually,

and we will give thanks to your name forever. Selah

18 Our heart has not turned back,

nor have our steps departed from your way;

19 yet you have broken us in the place of jackals

and covered us with the shadow of death.

20 If we had forgotten the name of our God

or spread out our hands to a foreign god,

21 would not God discover this?

For he knows the secrets of the heart.

26 Rise up; come to our help!

Redeem us for the sake of your steadfast love!

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Violence and tension in all kingdoms - in all lives.

What is enduring? Love. The violence passes away. 

The lesson of Hope, Faith and Love remains.

Enduring Love.


Who actually are the writers of Psalm 44, with the Holy Spirit? From the Levitical clan, this Psalm was written by the Sons of Korah. 

Remember Asaph? What was Asaph's job during the reign of King David? He was chief in offering praise to God in music. He is Biblically recorded as being a chief musician and seer, or prophet.

1 Chronicles 16:5
Asaph was the chief, and next to him in rank were Zechariah, then Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-Edom and Jeiel. They were to play the lyres and harps, Asaph was to sound the cymbals,

1 Chronicles 16:7
That day David first appointed Asaph and his associates to give praise to the LORD in this manner

Twelve Psalms are written by the Sons of Korah with the Holy Spirit. The grandchildren of Asaph, one of the chief musicians.

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Imagine... those men of the Bible encouraged the arts.

These ancient believers, long ago,  lived believing in gratitude towards Father God. Asaph, inspired by the Holy Spirit, wrote Psalm 50 and 73-83. So very different from popular culture in viewing Biblical patriarchs.

 Enduring. Suffering and Overcoming. Finding Gratitude and Hope.

This is a story of Family as well.

1 Chronicles 16:5
Asaph was the chief, and next to him in rank were Zechariah, then Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-Edom and Jeiel. They were to play the lyres and harps, Asaph was to sound the cymbals,

1 Chronicles 16:7
That day David first appointed Asaph and his associates to give praise to the LORD in this manner

Twelve Psalms are written by the Sons of Korah with the Holy Spirit. The grandchildren of Asaph, one of the chief musicians.

Babylon has reasons to discourage or lift the Judean tribe.

1 Chronicles 26

¹ The divisions of the gatekeepers:

From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph.

² Meshelemiah had sons:
Zechariah the firstborn,
Jediael the second,
Zebadiah the third,
Jathniel the fourth,
³ Elam the fifth,
Jehohanan the sixth
and Eliehoenai the seventh.

Asaph and his children blazed a path.

Asaph was the nephew of David, but Asaph is not recorded as living with David as a political outlaw in caves. David forgave numerous men for not following him during the dark hours.

David saw them doing so. King David understood the way his people needed to be treated. 

David did not treat the men who joined him, only in victory, as sheep for the slaughter.

Bishop Bob Hayes, "Home", a Great Message for 2021.

Nor did they whitewash the difficulties of life. 

By being real and recording realities - we can seek the Psalms in times of Trouble and see that God steps in! Endurance, and not being weary in good works - has a reward.
The deep, millenniums deep belief - Good Will Be Ahead in Jesus Christ the Lord!

Abba, Father,

Peace to the brothers, and 

love with faith from God the Father 

and the Lord Jesus Christ. 

Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.

Dwell in us, Abba,

Help us to delight You.

Dwell in those we Love.

Help us to finish well.

You make all things new, in Jesus Christ.

Bless those, protect, guide

and never let go of those suffering.

Thank You for the prayers for my mother, Anne, on morphine, in Hospice.

My mother has passed on. It was a long, long, long illness,

I pray the Lord we all miss the long illnesses and finish well.

My father's first cousin's husband passed on Saturday at age 88 as well. 

The family believed he had recovered from Covid, and he was gone.

My mother died today from Covid day 17 and Alzheimer's.

Both our cousin Bob and my mother

are in their new Home tonight.

Personal thought and study to find

if the vaccine is right for you.

Your Love,

Your Promises,

all in Jesus Christ

keep us forever and ever.

Alleluia.

If you knew my Grandmother Anita,

you know a Reunion is going to happen.

Revelation 21:5

Behold, I make all things new

My Father dreamed 80 times, he would show my mother Heaven.

(Hello Daddy!!!!!!)

♔ LORD JESUS SAVES †

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