TRUST IN THE LORD GOD AND NOT IN MAN

Proclamation:

“It is better to take refuge in The Lord than to trust in humans.  It is better to take refuge in The Lord than to trust in princes.”  Psalm 118:8-9 (NIV)

Explanation:

The name of the human author of this psalm is unknown, however, it is clear that it was written under the influence of The Holy Spirit of God.  This is the last of the “Hallelujah psalms” (Psalms 112 through 118) which was sung during the feasts celebrated by the children of Israel.  This psalm, sandwiched between the shortest psalm (Psalm 117) and the longest psalm (Psalm 119) is thought to be the song which Jesus and the disciples sang when they went out singing after their Passover meal. (Matthew 26:30)  There are a number of take-home points in this psalm but the most important one is that it is better to trust in The Lord than to trust in man.  Mankind rejected Jesus, The Christ, when He walked among them preaching and teaching.  However, that which they rejected was, and is, the most important of all.  “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.” (Psalm 118:22-23)

Application:

In The Lord God we live, move, and have our very being. (Acts 17:28)  He gave us the breath of life. (Genesis 2:7)  He is our creator, our provider, our protector, and our sustainer.  We should all say as this psalmist said, “You are my God, and I will praise You; You are my God and I will exalt You.” (Psalm 118:28)