Psalm 14

(For some unknown reason, the Sept. 7 Psalm 14 message wasn't showing up on the blog list. I've been asked to re-post it, so the commentary on Psalms would be complete.)

September 7, 2015 Monday Message:

Happy Labor Day holiday!

“Only a fool would say, ‘There is no God!’” Psalm 14:1a CEV

David pens Psalm 14 “for the music leader,” literally one who shines for the Lord. The one who “shines” is to tell everyone the Good News, that there is indeed a God, a God who looks after all things on earth. To David, it’s self-evident.

If you examine the earth, its size, its complexity – or the vastness of our galaxy, and galaxies beyond our own – or even the complex systems within a human body – there is only one logical explanation: Divine Intervention. The intricacy of these entities tells us that all of this is no happenchance. In other words, God designed all of this. He planned everything, and He keeps his hand on all creation.

Good people celebrate their connection with the Lord. Evil ones should fear God. David asks, “Won’t you evil people ever learn?”

God is on the side of every good person. The Lord protects the poor. God’s people cherish their partnership with God. They’re confident knowing that God is the consummate leader. This psalm concludes, “When You bless your people again … Israel will celebrate.” Not “if” you bless your people, but “when.” God is faithful – He will never abandon his people. Jesus says, “I will be with you always, until the end of the age.” from Matt. 28:20

Norton Lawellin