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Psalm 102:23 - Preparing for uncertain future - Day 161

Good afternoon saints,

Thinking about the "multitudes of blind and lam" at the pool of Bethesda who were not healed that we heard about in Jonathan's sermon yesterday.  We don't know, but did the one who was healed physically but also saved go back and tell his friends about the new life Jesus had given him?  Somewhat similar to the psalmist.  Biggest problem appears to be physical condition.  In reality it is the spiritual problem.  The miracle of rebirth is ultimately of more value that miracle of healing.  Will we go and tell our friends about this rebirth that God offers to them?

Blessings,

Jeff

Psalmist returns to consideration of his plight. 1-11 uses lauage of lament, 12-22 look to the hope of deliverance.  The back an forth between life on earth or life in heaven.  Calls to mind Paul in Philippians not sure if he will choose life or death while he sits in prison.  Spurgeon says the Christian should not dread death but it is not wrong to love life. Keller says God hears the prayer but refused the request.

v25-27 are cited in Hebrews 1.  The glimmer of eternity in this Psalm is just a shadow of the reality.

Seems that the purpose is to prepare us for the days described by the psalmist and remind us of the sovereignty of God.  For example, sthletes prepare for game day. There is consideration of what difficulties they may face and how to respond.  Obviously, the plan is always to win. Practice builds confidence in being successful.  A great game plan that is not practiced is not going to be successful.  Have I "practiced" God's game plan for life?  Have I meditated on His Word to prepare for the schemes of the evil one, or do I blissfully wander into the traps and wonder why God not save me from them?

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