Excerpt from an excellent devotional on Psalm 8:
1 Cor. 1:26-29
For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: That no flesh should glory in his presence.
“It is this principle that allows us to be used of the Lord for His glory and honor. After all, are we not all weak and impotent in our acts of service to Him? In that sense, are we not all ‘babes’ in His service and our understanding of Him?”
Rob Barkman, Settled in Heaven Ministries
Psalm 8:2: The Excellency Of The Lord: “hast thou ordained strength”
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Thank you! A really good study.
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You’re very welcome Maria! Indeed my friend!
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yes – friend!
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Grateful for Rob’s series
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Yes! Thankful for sound teaching.
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You know how to pick ’em, Maria. There isn’t enough time in the day to go everywhere I want but I’m glad that you spend some time at Mr. Barkman’s blog as well. He is prolific and correct I have found thus far, and I am happy to see you quoting something of his, particularly these scriptures. Psalm 8 is wonderful as is the scripture you have shared above.
3 When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers,
The moon and the stars, which You have [d]ordained;
4 What is man that You take thought of him,
And the son of man that You care for him?
5 Yet You have made him a little lower than God,
And You crown him with glory and majesty!
9 O Lord, our Lord, How majestic is Your name in all the earth!
Having 9 verses it has reflects the glory of God!
It speaks of creation, It speaks of man’s place, and it hints at God’s provision and providence.
Thank you for sharing and God’s blessings my friend…
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Hi, Chris! Thank you for putting Psalm 8 here! Yes, Rob’s devotionals stay grounded- they’re solid. Lord bless you!
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The Psalms are so wonderful!
Mr. Spurgeon’s Treasury of David is recommended for any serious student.
I haven’t read it all yet, but there are many men quoted there who will be in heaven in my opinion.
Thank you for your kind words, Maria.
God’s blessings…
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The Lord gave Spurgeon to us, as He gave and gives so many godly teachers. Love His heart and mind. Haven’t read Treasury of David yet. Dan gave a link in a post, at Battle Cry. I’m a slow reader and need to be more diligent too.
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Thankfully, God is patient with us. When I’m needing simplicity and depth at the same time, it’s my Bible then Mr. Spurgeon. There is a wide gap between the two as Mr. Spurgeon would tell you, but in this case it is a rewarding gap to bridge.
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True, Chris! I’m grateful for His patience. And, yes, the Bible first, then those appointed to nourish us.
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Amen! I knew we were together on this, Maria!
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Rob’s studies are so great. Thanks for sharing this Maria
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They are, Wally. Enjoy your day, another day for the Lord, your priority I know!
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