I reviewed "Psalms" a long while back when I was going through all the books in the "Holy Bible." It had exactly 150 chapters and just stopped. Apparently this extra one gets omitted because it's considered extraneous or something. Like there was something to do with going over the number or it being extra. I didn't really understand it entirely, but apparently there are a few Bibles that do include this one. I'm not sure why all of them don't have it. Is it really because they want to stop at an even 150? If that's the case, they are being very silly.
Whatever the situation may be, "Psalms 151" is one of the sweetest ones in the bunch. It's very short, lasting only seven verses. It's David talking about the strangeness of being chosen by God, when he thought himself to be lesser than his brothers.
He mentions that his brothers are taller than him and more handsome. David also was in charge of the sheep, which was another humble aspect of him. He was the little guy!
Despite his brothers being seemingly greater than him, David mentions that the Lord still did not take pleasure in them. And yep! That's true. God does consistently favor the small and the humble among us. It's just a bit cute seeing David muse about this. I really liked it.
I really do recommend "Psalm 151." I know this sounds kind of a strange thing to say about a Bible chapter, but this is actually pretty cute. David was the simple and small person in the world that God loved, and it's amusing to see him wondering about it in astonishment. I'm glad this exists.
This blog was written on August 21, 2022.
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The world admires those who ruin the world, because rich, powerful and handsome are "more important" than diligent, humble and faithful.
ReplyDeleteWell said. People need to see this and understand what it really means.
DeleteGod is not impressed by wealth, fame, or power...why would he be? God loves when we follow The Way, humbly and faithfully. That doesn't trap us in a box, it opens all possibilities.
ReplyDeleteIt is strange to find oneself chosen for a greater purpose. One may have been given much, but more will be expected from them. The hard part is to prove worthy of the distinction.
ReplyDeleteWell David messed up here and there, but I think ultimately he was one of the seriously great kings.
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