TGFABT – Psalm 47

Clap!

Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy.
Psalm 47:1

An outward expression of an inward joy.

…are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy… (v8)

1 Peter 1:3-6

God has

  • Given us a new birth into a living hope
  • An inheritance that will not fade or spoil
  • Shielded us with His power

So let’s:

  • Clap with words: positive and encouraging words to others and ourselves
  • Clap with actions: kind and helpful things to others
  • Clap with our spirit: praise Him by singing and thanking Him for new birth, our inheritance, and protection

Psalm 47

 

Truth Tuesday

Journal: What is truth is God teaching your truth Psalm 47?

“Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises.”
Psalm 47:6

Enough said.

Word Study Wednesday

“How awesome is the Lord Most High the great King over all the earth!” Psalm 47:2 (NIV)

“For the LORD most high is terrible he is a great King over all the earth.” (KJV)

Are you ask shocked at the wordterrible as I am? It makes me love the mystery of God’s Word and different translations.

The Hebrew word is yare’ (yaw-ray’). Meaning:

  • To revere, fear, be afraid, to stand in awe of, be awed, to fear, reverence, honour, respect
  • To cause astonishment and awe, be held in awe
  • To inspire reverence or godly fear or aw

Thankful Thursday

Journal: Tell God something that you are thankful for.

I am thankful for a BIG day with my family. I am blessed beyond what I could ever think or imagine.

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Faith Stretching/Strengthening Friday

Journal: How is God stretching/strengthening your faith?

To keep my focus on His hope rather than hope in the challenging circumstance.