Prophet’s
Reading Plan: Micah 1-2
The Redeemer: We Will
Be Resurrected!
Read Psalm 16
There are so many beautiful lines in this psalm, making
the reader feel secure in the choice to follow the Lord. Both Peter and Paul
reference this Psalm, indicating to us that it clearly speaks of Jesus. Some
believe the entire psalm is a prophetic prayer of Jesus, though as usual, it
can have a twofold meaning, also serving as a worship song for Israel.
Through the experience of the psalmist, the reader is
encouraged to find full contentment in God no matter what happens. Continually
we should seek God for our delight and pleasure, remembering that we have no good apart from Him. Whether in
plenty or in want, we can trust that He knows our lot and will give us counsel.
And if these spiritual blessings that we can experience NOW on earth are not
enough, we are also given a fantastic truth, made abundantly clear by the
resurrection of Christ, that we will not remain in the grave; God will not
allow His people to rot there forever. Like Jesus, all servants of God will
rise again in glory and will find fullness
of joy and eternal pleasure with
God forevermore!
Overview
Verses 1-2: Refuge
in the Lord
Verses 3-4: Delight
found in the godly, not the wicked
Verses 5-6: Contentment
in my portion
Verses 7-8: The
Lord counsels me
Verses 9-11: My
heart rejoices in my future hope in God’s presence
PRAYER AND MEDITATION
1) Focus your heart and mind on the words
of the psalm as you read it again. What do you notice about the psalmist’s
relationship with the
Lord? (His attitude, his perception of who God is, etc.) What can you take out of this from your own life?
Lord? (His attitude, his perception of who God is, etc.) What can you take out of this from your own life?
2)
Verse 1 indicates that the psalmist is
experiencing some trouble, yet he is able to declare the words of verses 5
& 6. He is able to be thankful in every situation, surrendering his “cup”
to the Lord in any situation, because of the promise in verse 8-11. Meditate on
this principle and the verses and apply them to your own life and struggles.
