Psalm 49 ~ Praying God's Word

Please read Psalm 49.

Meditate on verses 5-9.

Why should I fear in days of adversity,

when the iniquity of my foes surrounds me,

even those who trust in their wealth

and boast in the abundance of their riches? 

No man can by any means redeem his brother

or give to God a ransom for him—

for the redemption of his soul is costly,

and he should cease trying forever—

that he should live on eternally,

 that he should not undergo decay.

The Psalmist wanted every person on earth to hear Psalm 49: “Hear this, all peoples: give ear, all inhabitants of the world” (v. 1). 

His message has eternal significance.  God wants you to pay attention to it, also, because it is a message from the LORD. 

There is really only one thing that matters in this life, and that is the eternal destiny of the human soul.  Just like today, the Psalmist was surrounded by sin and adversity, poverty and wealth.  Death will put an end to all those things, but it will not put an end to a person’s soul.  The soul of every human ever born will live forever, either with God or separated from God.  The cost to redeem a soul to be able to live eternally with God was expensive; it cost God His life.  Every human must know and believe the story of redemption to be forever with God.  If you are a Christian, God has entrusted you with the story to tell.

Do not let Satan distract you with his evil.  Do not be consumed by the news of the day; be consumed by the love of your Savior who died, so you can live.  That is the news that must be told.  Ask your LORD to remove your worries and fears and help you tell others the story of Jesus Christ.

Pray Psalm 49:3 and 15 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, let _______ and my mouth speak wisdom

 and the meditation of our hearts be understanding. 

God, redeem the soul of __________ from the power of Sheol (hell).

Let them choose You, so You will receive them.

In Your name, Jesus~”