Saturday, 14 February 2015

Psalm 47 Put your hands together

Psalm 47

This is a Psalm of the Sons of Korah, for the director of music.

Clap you hands all you nations, shout to God with cries of Joy.

I have to say I rather like the inclusiveness of this opening

It seems that this Psalm is written in a time of power and prosperity for Israel

God has ascended amid shouts of joy. the LORD amid the sounding of trumpets.
Sing praises to God for he is king over the whole earth.

In this Psalm even kings and rulers of the world are subject to the rule of God.and he  has chosen Israel as his chosen people in all the world.

God has ascended amid shouts of Joy, the LORD amid the sounding of trumpets, The instructions that follow are obviously important - after all they are repeated three times for God is the king over all the earth and although they (particularly the more egocentric types) don't recognise his authority.

At the end of the day all of the citizens of earth are made and loved by God - even those who don't believe or recognise him.



































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