Day 37

PSALM 37: The certain future of those who trust God

This psalm is an acrostic which helps explain why it reads a bit more like a series of sayings. It also has the vibe of ‘wisdom’ like Psalm 1 or sections of Proverbs.

What are some of the repeated words or key themes (note: ‘fret’ in verses 1,7 and 8 means ‘to heat oneself in vexation’).

How does the idea of past, present and future work in this psalm?

Verse 4 is a memorable appeal to delight ourselves in the LORD. In this psalm ‘land’ seems to fit with ‘the desires of your heart’. Almost certainly the land as in the special land promised to Abraham. Now that Jesus has come what is the land for us? What do we look forward to?

Today’s Prayer Suggestions

1. Commit your way to the Lord and ask for patience to trust in His justice and timing.

2. Pray that our love for one another in the use of our gifts would be a powerful witness to Christ.

3. Pray for unity and mutual support among QUT Christians' staff team during times of stress and change.