March 16, 2024

“1 ¶ «To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.» Hear this, all peoples; Give ear, all inhabitants of the world, 2 Both low and high, Rich and poor together. 3 My mouth shall speak wisdom, And the meditation of my heart shall give understanding. 4 I will incline my ear to a proverb; I will disclose my dark saying on the harp. 5 Why should I fear in the days of evil, When the iniquity at my heels surrounds me?”

“6 ¶ Those who trust in their wealth And boast in the multitude of their riches, 7 None of them can by any means redeem his brother, Nor give to God a ransom for him— 8 For the redemption of their souls is costly, And it shall cease forever— 9 That he should continue to live eternally, And not see the Pit. 10 For he sees wise men die; Likewise the fool and the senseless person perish, And leave their wealth to others. 11 Their inner thought is that their houses will last forever, Their dwelling places to all generations; They call their lands after their own names. 12 Nevertheless man, though in honor, does not remain; He is like the beasts that perish. 13 This is the way of those who are foolish, And of their posterity who approve their sayings. Selah 14 Like sheep they are laid in the grave; Death shall feed on them; The upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; And their beauty shall be consumed in the grave, far from their dwelling.” (Psalm 49:1-14 NKJV)

Give ear and hear the voice of the most glorious God

Everyone hear the music and song of God’s proverb

To trust in who you are or what you have is death

Redemption’s cost can only be paid by the glorious God

Prayerful question: Does my prayer come before God in humility and faith, trusting God for redemption and blessing?

(Selah means “so be it” and like amen is an agreement with the prayer offered and acceptance of God’s will.)