Introduction
Psalm 89:1–18: Today’s reading is a testament to God’s faithfulness and recalls God’s covenant with David that his dynasty will last forever (see 2 Samuel 7:16).
Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 89:8
LORD God Almighty, none is as mighty as you; in all things you are faithful, O LORD.
Reading
89 O Lord, I will always sing of your constant love;
I will proclaim your faithfulness forever.
2 I know that your love will last for all time,
that your faithfulness is as permanent as the sky.
3 You said, “I have made a covenant with the man I chose;
I have promised my servant David,
4 ‘A descendant of yours will always be king;
I will preserve your dynasty forever.’”
5 The heavens sing of the wonderful things you do;
the holy ones sing of your faithfulness, Lord.
6 No one in heaven is like you, Lord;
none of the heavenly beings is your equal.
7 You are feared in the council of the holy ones;
they all stand in awe of you.
8 Lord God Almighty, none is as mighty as you;
in all things you are faithful, O Lord.
9 You rule over the powerful sea;
you calm its angry waves.
10 You crushed the monster Rahab and killed it;
with your mighty strength you defeated your enemies.
11 Heaven is yours, the earth also;
you made the world and everything in it.
12 You created the north and the south;
Mount Tabor and Mount Hermon sing to you for joy.
13 How powerful you are!
How great is your strength!
14 Your kingdom is founded on righteousness and justice;
love and faithfulness are shown in all you do.
15 How happy are the people who worship you with songs,
who live in the light of your kindness!
16 Because of you they rejoice all day long,
and they praise you for your goodness.
17 You give us great victories;
in your love you make us triumphant.
18 You, O Lord, chose our protector;
you, the Holy God of Israel, gave us our king.
Reflect
How many times do the words “faithful” and “faithfulness” appear in today’s reading? How does the psalm writer describe God’s faithfulness? In what ways is God’s faithfulness demonstrated in your life?
Pray
Lord God Almighty, you are mighty, and I sing of your faithfulness and the wonderful things you do. I thank and praise you for your goodness and your constant love. Today I sing your praises for ______________________. Amen.
Tomorrow’s Reading
Psalm 90: A psalm comparing the eternal God and frail humanity.
