Psalm 71:
As we get older, we have more experiences in our lives that we can draw upon as examples of how God was there for us. The more active we are for God in our lives also helps to magnify God's support for us. Inactive spiritual lives leave us without examples of God in our lives and also leaves us questioning if God exists. If you're questioning whether or not God exists, ask yourself this: when was the last time I did something for God? If you have to really reflect on that question, then it's not because God doesn't exist - it's because you are not living for God. When you begin moving toward God, you will begin to feel His already existing love for you, His support for you and it will become blatantly obvious that He exists. You will get to the point where you wonder how it was possible that you ever questioned His existence in the first place.
When I hear people discussing the existence of God, it is a signal flare to me that I need to get into that discussion to help direct these people to Jesus. I need to be an example in their lives of someone that has felt the very presence of God's love wrapped around me as I ventured off to some far off land to help God's people. Once I was out of my comfort zone, God supported me in my journey - through ALL of the things that typically would terrify me - He was there, comforting me and letting me know it would be all right. It's not until you take the leap of faith by trusting in God that God removes the blinders from your eyes and shows you that He is real.
The author is reflecting on his life experiences and re-committing his life to God's work. There is no greater joy in this world than doing God's work. Nothing compares to the greatness of knowing His name, His grace and His mercy. Nothing!
Experience it once and you'll never listen to the world's views on life ever again.
Psalm 72:
We have such issues with our worldly leaders today. They seem to be one thing, but end up being something different once they get into office. The power of the office, and most likely the unwise leadership from their key cabinet members, cause the leaders to make poor decisions. The decisions they make are probably the correct decisions based on the information they are given, but when you only receive guidance from power hungry humans you will always make the wrong spiritual choice. We need leaders that spend time in prayer. Forget the stupidity of "Separation of church and state!" That's a load crap that somehow worked it's way into society through unwise humans. The purpose of that statement came from a liberty given by our founding fathers to allow us to ALWAYS be able to worship God - not to have God removed from society.
Our leaders need to spend time in worship and in prayer in order to receive God's plan for our nation. We need to realign our priorities with God's priorities. We need to teach the Bible in ALL schools. We need to bring the people back to God. Then, and only then, will we start to see a nation that, once again, will be blessed by God. God cares for the poor and oppressed. He wants us to care for them, too, - not with an obligatory hand out but with a helpful hand up. Take someone under your wing today and help provide a future for them. You will be an excellent example of God's love to them and you will be blessed beyond your wildest imaginations - and so will our nation.
This ends the second Book of Psalms.
Psalm 73:
