SNS 094: Praising God for What? Psalm 66

Can I just say that of all the things I was expecting to find in a Psalm of praise, the psalmist praises God for something that wasn't even on the radar?

It caught me entirely by surprise. Though it does make perfect sense.

He is praising God for refining his faith through a similar process to which silver is refined. Silver has to have the impurities burned out of it in order to be pure, and that fire is very hot. Another way this could be said is that he is praising God for disciplining him and helping him grow in his faith. And yes, doing so through the fiery ordeals of his current situation and pain. I know, right? Yet, this does align with what is said of this discipline in the New Testament. That is simply mind-blowing. Now look, well, I tell you what, let's first hear the psalm. Then we'll chat about it.  

But, for now, my name is Charles, Charles Yerkes, and this is Psalm Tuesday here on the Simple Not Shallow Podcast. This podcast is for those who want a deeper faith and not an aggressively mediocre one. Psalm Tuesday is a series in which we will listen to a psalm read in a manner that honors its original use in a worship service. Here in episode #94, we are listening to Psalm 66. 

So, grab yourself some coffee, and let's get started.

Scripture Passages referenced:

Psalm 66

Hebrews 12: 4 - 11 ~ No discipline is fun, but God disciplines those he loves. And once trained, there is great peace. 

2 Corinthians 4: 8, 9, 17 ~ These light and momentary troubles achieve eternal glory for us.

2 Corinthians 11: 23 - 29 ~ A partial list of what these momentary troubles actually were.

2 Timothy 1:7 ~ God gives us a spirit of power, love, and discipline.


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