Devotion:
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Read Psalm 29:11.
The Psalms were written not as a vague theological treatise, or a dispassionate observation of the generic human condition, but as a real reflection of what the writer was going through. Depression, exaltation, hope and anger - the full range of human emotion is covered by the Psalms. David, the writer of many if not most of the Psalms, didn’t hide his emotions as he poured his feelings into these verses. David was very close to God, and one of the consistent themes in the Psalms is how David pursues God and God’s promises. In Psalm 29:11, David describes God’s majesty and power for 10 verses, and then closes in verse 11 with a hope and a blessing, “May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace!” David is reminding his readers (and as he often does, reminding God) that God has promised to strengthen us and to give us peace.
That promise takes on new life and meaning for us, as we prepare to welcome the Prince of Peace.
Personal Worship Option:
Dear God, thank you for your faithful and abiding love, and for giving us the Prince of Peace. Amen.
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