Psalm 24:1 The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it….
A friend and I were talking the other day about what happens when you look at one verse of scripture and focus on a different word each time. The first time I read these verses last week, having recently returned from the beach, I focused on the fact that the Lord created the creatures on earth and in the sea.
Psalm 24:2 …for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters.
Today, however–probably in part because of yesterday’s sermon, different words hit me, specifically, “and all who live in it….” Those words strike me today as a message of inclusivity, a reminder to love God and love others. God created everyone and everything. We are all His handiwork, even those who don’t acknowledge Him, even those who don’t look or act, vote, love or worship like us.
Psalm 24:3 Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place?
Lord, It is truly astounding how much difference our focus on Your Word can make. Thank You that I can read the same scripture multiple times and take away new truths each time. Thank You that I can share Your word with others. Thank You that we can ponder, question, and discuss Your word to draw us closer to You and each other. Amen.
Psalm 24:4 The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god.
Have a blessed day.