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Uschi's Corner
Bi-weekly Devotionals auf Deutsch and English to encourage you.
The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever.
Psalm 138:8 ESV
Doesn’t this sound like the OT-version of Phil 1:6: And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
Repeatedly, I am amazed of how often Paul quotes OT in his epistles. Of course, he knew it very well, since he was a trained Pharisee & scribe. But knowledge alone doesn’t pay off as we know from our Lord’s Sermon on the Mount. The quote must not be separated from context and content. Above all, it must be applied in our daily life in a way corresponding to the character of God.
Psalm 138 was written by David as a psalm of gratefulness, the Epistle to the Philippians by Paul to express his deep joy in Christ. The background is the same: a vivid relationship to God as their personal savior. Both David and Paul experienced hardships and protection. Both knew that spiritual certainties are independent from outer circumstances. Both loved God.
Only those who love God can express their confidence this way: “The Lord will bring everything to a good end. Lord, your grace endures forever.” [literal translation from German version]. Only those who love God can accept God’s choice of “the good end” in faith and with a grateful heart. Only those who love God know that they are daily carried, guided and blessed by the grace of God.
Der Herr wird alles zu einem guten Ende bringen. Herr, deine Gnade gilt für alle Zeit.
Psalm 138,8
Klingt das nicht wie die AT-Version von Phil 1,6: Ich bin ebenso in guter Zuversicht, dass der, der ein gutes Werk in euch angefangen hat, es vollenden wird bis auf den Tag Christi Jesu.
Ich bin immer wieder erstaunt, wie oft Paulus in seinen Briefen AT zitiert. Natürlich kannte er es gut, denn er war ja ausgebildeter Pharisäer & Schriftgelehrter. Aber kennen allein reicht nicht, wie wir aus der Bergpredigt Jesu wissen. Das Zitat darf nicht von Kontext und Inhalt isoliert werden. Vor allem muss es die Anwendung im Alltag finden, die dem Wesen Gottes entspricht.
Psalm 138 wurde von David als Psalm der Dankbarkeit geschrieben, der Philipperbrief von Paulus als Ausdruck seiner tiefen Freude in Christus. Der Hintergrund ist der gleiche, nämlich eine lebendige Beziehung zu Gott als dem persönlichen Retter. Beide, David und Paulus, hatten Nöte und Bewahrung erlebt. Beide wussten, dass geistliche Gewissheiten unabhängig von äußeren Umständen sind. Beide liebten Gott.
Nur wer Gott liebt, kann diese Zuversicht zum Ausdruck bringen: „Der Herr wird alles zu einem guten Ende bringen. Herr, deine Gnade gilt für alle Zeit.“ Nur wer Gott liebt, kann Gottes Wahl „des guten Endes“, im Glauben und mit dankbarem Herzen akzeptieren. Nur wer Gott liebt, weiß sich täglich von Gottes Gnade getragen, geführt und gesegnet.
Bible Reading Plan
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By reading from four separate places in the Scriptures every day, you will get a better grasp of the unity of the Scriptures. And you can begin at any point of the year. (This plan used to be named the Discipleship Journal Bible Reading Plan).
Devotionals
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Commentaries
Please find here commentaries we would recommend for daily study.
For 300 years, Matthew Henry’s Commentary has been a favorite of teachers, preachers, and laypeople. His rich exposition and useful applications are perfect for devotional reading and sermon help. This edition features modern, easy-to-read print and J. B. Williams’s extensive 1828 account of Henry’s life and writings.
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A Masterpiece of Biblical Exposition
Widely regarded as one of history’s greatest preachers, Charles H. Spurgeon offers a thorough exploration of Scripture, blending theological insight with practical application. Each passage is thoughtfully explained, bringing the Word of God to life for readers of all backgrounds.
Digital Resources
Recommendations for study and sharing the gospel.
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