Daily Bread for Jun 22, Psa 46-50
Today’s readings are Psa
46-50.
Psa 46 - Pilgrimage (Sons of
Korah trust God's refuge)
Psa 47 - Enthronement (Sons of
Korah praise God's sovereignty)
Psa 48
- Pilgrimage (Sons of Korah praise God's city)
Psa 49 - Wisdom (Sons of
Korah rebuke false hopes)
Psa 50 - Royal (Asaph issues
God's summons)
Most of today's Psalms
are all ascribed to the Sons of Korah who were Levites and descendants of
Kohath, who challenged Aaron's priestly position in Numbers
16 with disastrous results.
By the time we see them in 1
Chronicles, the Korahites have been relegated to gatekeepers and bakers in the
Temple. Some of their history is revealed in these Psalms. Their devotion and
worship, their willingness to joyfully serve in less-than-exalted positions,
even though things have turned out differently than they expected, is an
encouragement and an excellent example for all of us.
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