Psalm 16
- In the psalm for the day, David
takes delight in an unwavering commitment to the Lord in both life and death.
This ought also to be our attitude and joy, for He has made known to us the
path of life. We have a beautiful inheritance: life with God forever in the
kingdom of heaven.
Psalm 16 –
The Benefits of a Life Dedicated to God
This psalm is titled A Michtam of David. The title Michtam
is commonly understood as golden; others think it is related to a word meaning to cover. Since the psalms with this
title (16, 56-60) are written from times of peril, some think the idea is of
covering the lips in the sense of secrecy, as if this were a secret or silent
psalm given in a time of crisis. This is a wonderful song relating how David
found the secret of contentment and great gladness even in pressing times; it
also powerfully predicts Jesus and His work for us. [2]
Collect for Psalm 16: Lord God our Father, keep safe Your servant on the path of
eternal life, for You alone are my refuge. When my last hour comes, may my body
rest secure in the promise of the Lord's resurrection; through Jesus Christ,
Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and forever. Amen. [3]
[1] The Cross of Christ, copyright © Ed Riojas, Higher Things
[3] Collect for Psalm 16, Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing House, St., Louis
[4] Collect for Tuesday of the week of Pentecost 3, For All the Saints, A Prayer Book For and By the Church, Vol. II © 1995, The American Lutheran Publicity Bureau, Delhi, NY
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