To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song. May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, Selah, that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you, judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. Selah. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! The earth has yielded its increase; God, our God, shall bless us. God shall bless us;let all the ends of the earth fear him!

There is no doubt in my mind that this Psalm encapsulates all the aspects of the fear of the LORD, God, the Almighty. If you read that first sentence up to the Selah, it appears to be another gimmie, very spiritual to be sure, but still self-centered. But the last half straightens everything out. All are intended to demonstrate His ways and saving power to the entire world. I am pleading with Him to be the vehicle, the messenger of the Good News. The Psalm goes on seeking all peoples to praise the LORD so that all will fear the LORD.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 11

Mid-day: 119:153-160

Evening: Psalm 132

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