IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND

(Psalm 111:8-10, THE MESSAGE)
"He paid the ransom for His people;
He ordered His Covenant kept forever.
He's so personal and holy, worthy of our respect.
The good life begins in the fear of God--
Do that and you'll know the blessing of God.
His Hallelujah lasts forever!"

This psalm has no mark to deterine its author. It could have been written by David, but it appears to be a prophecy. Jesus paid the ransom for His people--all of us, not just the Jews who were the original psalm writers and our God worshippers. "His peoople" now are Christ Believers, those who accept our Lord as the Son of God who did, indeed, die as a ransom for our sinfulness. His Covenant for us is to be with Him when our life on this earth is over. Even in life, Jesus is our personal Savior; His death and life sets us free to serve Him as He wills. Jesus is personal because He sent His Holy spirit to live within us to lead, guide and teach us. Without Christ's love and His spirit our life would be meaningless. Therefore, we honor and respect, yea fear God. We praise and adore Him. His answer is Hallelujah! And we join in- Hallelujah!--forever and forever!

Lord God, Hold me in the palm of your hand and I will be blessed forever. Amen.

Hallelujah! Jo