Psalm 50 - Praying God's Word

Please read Psalm 50.

www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/psa/50/1/s_528001

Meditate on verses 22-23.  God is talking.

Now consider this, you who forget God,

 or I will tear you in pieces, and there will be none to deliver. 

He who offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving honors Me;

 and to him who orders his way aright, I shall show the salvation of God.

God addressed every human in this psalm.  He first spoke to those who are His people in verses 1-15.  He gave them a command, an invitation, and a promise in verses 14-15:

Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving and pay your vows to the Most High;

call upon Me in the day of trouble; I shall rescue you, and you will honor Me.

The LORD then admonished the wicked in verses 16-22.  The contrast is obvious.  Notice how God described wicked people (vs. 17-20):

·      They hate discipline and cast God’s Words behind them.

·      They see a thief and are pleased with him; they associate with adulterers.

·      They let their mouth loose in evil; their tongue frames deceit (v. 19).

·      They speak against their brother and slander their own mother’s son.

How is the LORD speaking to you through this psalm?  Are there areas of your life that you need to humble before the LORD, confessing and asking forgiveness?  Repent then offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving to your God and Savior Jesus Christ. 

Pray Psalm 50:23 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, teach _______ and me how to offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving

 that honors You.  Help us order our way aright. God, show us Your salvation!

In Your name, Jesus~”

The Watchman on the Wall 2 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell