67Then he rejected the tents ...

67Then he rejected the tents of Joseph, he did not choose the tribe of Ephraim;

68but he chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which he loved.

69He built his sanctuary like the heights, like the earth that he established forever.

70He chose David his servant and took him from the sheep pens;

71from tending the sheep he brought him to be the shepherd of his people Jacob, of Israel his inheritance.


- P125

72And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them. - P125

The psalmist describes Israel‘s continued disobedience despite God‘s guid-ance. They worshiped idols, provoking God‘s anger, which led to their defeatand the loss of the ark. Yet, God showed mercy, choosing David as king toshepherd His people. He rejected Ephraim and established Judah and Zion,
building His sanctuary like the heights. - P125

The psalmist mentions for the third time in the psalm that the Israelites put God to the test. Instead of obeying the Lord who had rescued them, they engaged in further disobedience. - P126

They angered God by chasing after idols and suffered dire consequences, such as the ark of the covenant being captured by their enemies. - P126

Sometimes, we do not realize that we have an idol in our lives. We become idolatrous whenever we value anyone or anything more than God. This can include money, status, or worldly pleasures. - P126

When we do recognize an idol, we should repent immediately and ask God to help us treasure earthly things less and value Him above all things. - P126

This section begins with an unexpected metaphor: God is compared todrunken warrior who becomes violent when awakened, beating back his enemies and putting them to shame. This describes the passion of Godwhen He arises and fights on behalf of His people.  - P126

He is a warrior who isready to help in our times of need. But God is also like a shepherd.  - P126

Theend of the psalm mentions David, who served as a skillful king because ofhis shepherd‘s heart. David succeeded because he was shepherded by GodHimself. When we follow the guidance of the Lord, we, too, will be able toshepherd others, wisely leading and encouraging them in their relationshiwith Him. - P126

Dear Lord, You are worthy of all my affections and yet I am often tempted to value other things more than You. - P127

"If anything becomes more fundamental than God to your happiness, meaning inlife, and identity, then it is an idol."- Timothy Kellermi - P126

I turn away from my idols. I desire for You to be my greatest treasure and my Shepherd whom I follow unconditionally. In Your name I pray, amen. - P127

[오늘의 한문장] 하나님의 시선

Isaiah 53:3 NLT
[3] He was despised and rejected— a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief. We turned our backs on him and looked the other way. He was despised, and we did not care.
- P201

"죄는 엄연한 사실이지 어떤 결함이 아닙니다. 우리는 반드시 이 점을 인정해야합니다. 죄는 실제로 하나님께 대항하는 반란 행위입니다. 그리스도인의 삶에서하나님과 죄, 둘 중의 하나는 반드시 죽어야 합니다."  - P201

최초의 인간이었던 아담과하와가 하나님께 불순종하여 선악과를 따먹은 죄를 범한 순간, 그들의 삶에서 하나님의 다스림이 사라져 버렸습니다. 그때부터 그들은 하나님의 눈을 피해 도망하는 존재가 되었습니다. 눈에 띄지 않으면서 어떻게 다스림을 받을 수 있겠습니까? 하나님의 다스림을 떠났다면, 그것은 곧 죄의 영향 가운데로 들어가는 것입니다.
- P201

‘죄의 정점‘은 그리스도를 십자가에 못 박는 순간이었습니다. 그러나 예수 그리스도께서는 죄의 권세를 물리치시고 부활하셨습니다. 이 땅에서 하나님이 행하셨던 역사는 우리에게도 동일한 역사적 사실이 될 것입니다. 그리스도의 십자가가 없다면 죄의 실체를 인정하는 일은 절망일 것입니다. 죄를 이기신 십자가의능력을 믿을 때, 우리는 기꺼이 죄를 이기는 사람이 될 것입니다.
- P201

한줄노트 우리는 죄의 실체 앞에서 ‘하나님 아니면 죄 죽이기‘라는 사실을 직면합니다.
묵상 질문 당신의 삶에서 일어나는 일 가운데 ‘죄의 실체‘를 분명하게 인정하고 있습니까? - P201

The psalmist recounts Israel‘...

The psalmist recounts Israel‘s perpetual rebellion in the wilderness despiteGod‘s miracles. He recalls the plagues in Egypt and how God delivered themfrom their oppressors, led His people safely through the wilderness, andbrought them to the promised land, driving out nations before them andgiving them the land as an inheritance. - P120

40How often they rebelled against him in the wilderness and grieved him in the wasteland!

41Again and again they put God to the test; they vexed the Holy One of Israel.

42They did not remember his power— the day he redeemed them from the oppressor, - P120

The psalmist is shocked that the Israelites continue to disobey God, especially considering how He repeatedly displayed His power with the ten plagues of Egypt. The psalmist lists the plagues to remind the people of all they should have remembered and all they should value in their response to the Lord. - P122

Likewise, when we ponder the Lord’s redemptive power in the stories of the Bible, in our own lives, and in the world today, our response should be to treasure Him. - P122

Most of all, we should meditate on the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, who was struck down for us so that we may live. When we remember what He has done, our faith is refueled to respond with even greater obedience and worship. - P122

After recounting the demonstrations of God‘s power in Egypt, the psalmistuses the imagery of a shepherd guiding his sheep to demonstrate the protec-tion and care that God displays toward His people.  - P122

God rescued the Israelites and guided them safely through the wilderness. He drove out nationsand settled His people into their inheritance.  - P122

They never had to be afraidbecause they knew that they were safe with Him. What a wonderful pictureof our God! He continues to shepherd us today, guiding and protecting uswith the help of the Holy Spirit.  - P122

We can be at peace because we are securein Him. Let us live fearlessly, knowing that He is with us. - P122

Heavenly Father, thank you for showing Your redemptive power in my life. - P123

I know I am secure because You are my Shepherd and my guide. Teach me to remain in this place of peace as I remember that You are always with me. In Jesus’ name, amen. - P123

[오늘의 한문장] 하나님의 시선

retaliation이 인간들 사이에서 벌어지는 보복의 행위라면, retribution은 신적인 권위에 의해 수행되는 정의의 행위로서의 응징 혹은 보상이라고 말하수 있습니다. 따라서 오늘의 말씀은 retaliation이 아닌 retribution의 차원에서해석해야 합니다. - P200

"예를 들어, 우리가 다른 사람을 비판할 때 우리 자신도 이미 죄를 지었다는 사실을 믿습니까? 우리가 다른 사람에게서 위선과 속임수와 거짓을 보는 이유는 바로 우리 마음속에도 똑같은 것들이 있기 때문입니다."
- P200

누군가를 비판하지 않는 성품은 바로 ‘겸손‘입니다. 겸손이란 무엇일까요? 우리가 하나님의 은혜를 입은 존재임을 아는 것입니다. 하나님의 은혜가 아니라면 우리 안에 있는 모든 더러운 것과 죄악이 이미 다 드러났을 것입니다. 하나님의 은혜 앞에서 우리는 한없이 겸손해집니다. 은혜를 아는 사람이라면 그 누구에게도비판할 권한이 없다는 사실 또한 알 것입니다.
- P200

그러므로 함께 살아가는 성도들의 공동생활에서 ‘겸손‘과 ‘비판‘은 대척점에 서있습니다. 겸손한 공동체에는 그리스도의 은혜가 드러나고, 비판이 난무한 공동체에는 그리스도의 십자가 사랑이 없습니다. 그러므로 우리는 누군가를 비판하는 혀를 조심해야 합니다.  - P200

한줄노트 하나님은 우리를 있는 모습 그대로 판단하시지 않습니다. 그러나 만일 우리가 누군가를 비판한다면, 하나님께로부터 똑같이 비판받을 것입니다.
- P200

묵상 질문 지금 당신이 비판하고 있는 사람들의 이름과 내용을 떠올려보십시오. 그리고 그 모든것이 나 자신을 향하고 있다고 생각해 보십시오. - P200

34Whenever God slew them, the...

34Whenever God slew them, they would seek him; they eagerly turned to him again.

35They remembered that God was their Rock, that God Most High was their Redeemer.


- P116

36But then they would flatter him with their mouths, lying to him with their tongues;

37their hearts were not loyal to him, they were not faithful to his covenant.

- P116

38Yet he was merciful; he forgave their iniquities and did not destroy them. Time after time he restrained his anger and did not stir up his full wrath.

39He remembered that they were but flesh, a passing breeze that does not return.
- P117

The psalmist describes Israel‘s persistent sin despite witnessing God‘s worders.  - P117

Though they briefly repent when punished, their devotion is insincere.
- P117

Yet, God shows mercy, restraining His wrath and forgiving His people insteadof destroying them. . - P117

He remembers their weakness, knowing their lives are ephemeral - P117

Human nature is a paradox: even though they have seen many of God‘smighty and marvelous works, the Israelites persist in unbelief. They continue sinning, despite witnessing God‘s wonders and experiencing His de-liverance.  - P118

Spiritual transformation does not happen through witnessingexternal signs and wonders. The Israelites‘ pattern of turning their backs onGod then returning to Him only in times of distress reveals how people,
both past and present, often treat God as a backup plan rather than theirsupreme treasure.  - P118

Nevertheless, the crises we face also come from God‘smercy. They bring us to our knees when prosperity has hardened our hearts.
- P118

In spite of the Israelites‘ faithlessness, God restrains His anger and showscompassion. He is still the same today. When we realize our rebellion and backsliding, let us return to Him; He has promised to forgive us and healour waywardness. - P118

Dear Jesus, You are faithful and will never change. Thank you for Your tenderlove.  - P119

Help us to imitate You and be faithful in the small and big things weface in life. In Your name, amen. - P119