“For
the life of a creature is in the blood, and I have given it to you to
make atonement for yourselves on the altar, it is the blood that makes
atonement for one’s life” (Leviticus 17:11). The
Old Testament principle, cited in Hebrews – “without the shedding of
blood, there is no forgiveness of sins” finds its fulfilment in the
death of Christ – “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). He says to His disciples, “This is My blood of the covenant which is poured out for many” (Mark 14:24). Psalm 31:9-13
sounds very much like a description of Christ’s suffering on the Cross.
This is followed by these great words: “But I trust in You, O Lord; I
say, ‘You are my God’” (Psalm 31:14). The Psalmist goes on to say that “the wicked” will “lie silent in the grave” (Psalm 31:17). This is in contrast to Christ who rose from the grave.
Psalm 48:1-14 Lord, we worship You in the place of worship – “Within Your Temple, we meditate on Your unfailing love.” Help us to go out from there, and play our part in seeing that Your praise “reaches to the ends of the earth” (Psalm 48:: 9-11). How will other people know of Your love, if we don’t tell them? How will they find their way to Your House, if we don’t invite them? When we share Your Word with others, help us to remember Your promise: “My Word… will not return to Me empty, but will… achieve the purpose for which I sent it” (Isaiah 55:11).
Comments
Post a Comment