There is, in Numbers 24:17,19,
a prophecy concerning the Lord Jesus Christ: “I see Him, but not now; I
behold Him, but not near. A star will come out of Jacob; a sceptre
will rise out of Israel … A ruler will come out of Jacob.” Centuries
later, John the Baptist was sent by God as a messenger. He prepared the
way of the Lord Jesus Christ (Luke 7:27).
Psalm 38 speaks of a very difficult time in the Psalmist’s life.
Significantly, this Psalm begins with the words, “O Lord.” This is what
we must do. We must in all our need to the only One who can meet our
need fully – the Lord. He is not only the fulfilment of prophecy. He is
the One in whom we find fulfilment.
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).
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