—Psalm 34:12–22—This
is a continuation of the psalm for last Sunday. In the antiphon for to-day
(verse 11), David calls us to listen to him, that he may teach us the fear of
the Lord: one who is not foolish, and acknowledges the Lord, will turn away
from evil and do good; he will seek peace and pursue it. These righteous ones
will the Lord deliver out of all their troubles.
In verses 15-16 David teaches – We live under the
watchful eye of God.
And His ears are open to their cry.
The face of the LORD is against those who do evil,
To cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.
The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous: David
continued to instruct his men, teaching them about the watchful eye and
attentive ear of God upon His people. This was another aspect of the reward for
those who lived the obedience described in Psalm 34:13-14.
The face of the LORD is against those who do evil: It
was important for David’s men to also know that – particularly under the Old
Covenant – there were not only blessings for obedience, but curses for
disobedience. Those stuck in their evil and rebellion could find their
remembrance gone from the earth.[2]
Collect for
Psalm 34: Lord, graciously heart us, for we seek You alone. Calm
our bodies and minds with the peace which passes understanding and make us
radiant with joy; through Your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.[3]-10 August 2021
Prayer for
Home and Family: Visit, we implore
You, O Lord, the homes in which Your people dwell, and keep far from them all
harm and danger. Grant us to dwell together in peace under the protection of
Your holy angels, and may Your blessing be with us forever; through Jesus
Christ, our Lord. Amen.[4]
[1] Luther’s Seal copyright © Ed Riojas, Higher Things
[3] Collect for Psalm 34, For All the Saints: A Prayer Book For and By the Church Vol.1 The Lutheran Publicity Bureau © 1994 Delhi, NY
[4] Collect for Home and Family, Lutheran Service Book copyright © 2006 Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis
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