All Is Well

Psalm 65:6

    First things come first. Therefore, having spoken of the praise that waiteth for God in Zion, David mentioned the praise of God as our Savior Who purges away our transgressions. When our guilt is gone we can have blessings. But woe to those whose guilt is not removed. Those things the flesh enjoy are not gifts of God's grace to them. They will misuse them and add to their guilt and punishment. They will not praise God for them, and from Him will get condemnation.

    But God has more virtues than His love and grace that through the cross of Christ blotted out our sins. He works in those who are made to be righteous in Christ a new spiritual life, which will also move them to praise Him as the Creator and Sustainer of all that which He made. That is why David, having begun with the all-important work of our justification, now mentions in Psalm 65:6. "Which by His strength setteth fast the mountains; being girded with power." And then he adds, "Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people."

    Here we have God praised for His strength; and our versification has it thus:

    Thy power has set the mountains firm,
    O God Almighty, girt with strength;
    At Thy command the waves are still,
    The nations cease from war at length.

    God's power made these lofty peaks. His little finger stilled the tempestuous sea and brings wars to their end. It all reveals so clearly that He has absolute control over all His creatures. All things serve His purpose.

    Those whom He chose in Christ can rest assured that all is always well. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.

    Praise Him then as the almighty God Who in love, for those whose sins He blotted out, will work all things together for their good.

Read: Psalm 46 
Psalter versification: 166:5 
(Words and Music of the Psalter)

Meditations on the Heidelberg Catechism 

Song for Meditation: Psalter number 252
Why not sing along??

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Through the Bible in One Year
Read today:
 Ezekiel 14:12-23 ;  Ezekiel 13 ;  Ezekiel 14 ;  Ezekiel 15 ;  Ezekiel 16:1-41 
 Hebrews 7:18-28 
 Psalm 106:1-12 
 Proverbs 27:4-6 
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Quote for Reflection:

  “Train Up a Child…”: “Let me conclude by emphasizing that this is a command, a calling. It comes especially to parents, but also to the whole church. There is a generation arising in our midst. There is a world and a Satan out there attempting to draw them away. How will they be kept? Yes, only by God’s grace. But grace never means carelessness. On our part, they will be kept, only by diligent teaching. God will use that to continue and preserve His covenant.”  -Rodney Kleyn