GOD WILL REDEEM ME FROM DEATH
Keywords 49:15
But God will redeem my
life from the grave; he will surely take me to himself. Selah
1. Those who trust in their
wealth (1-14)
This is a wisdom
psalm. The psalmist considers the fact that the rich and the poor alike all die
someday. What good is it to boast in riches when one’s wealth can’t buy them
salvation or eternal life? No money can buy that for us. Jesus also talked
about this (Mk 8:36). Rich fools who have no investment in God are like animals
that perish. Those who trust in themselves are like sheep with death as their
shepherd. They will decay, far from their princely mansions.
2. God will redeem me (15-20)
Wise people have
faith and hope in God. God will redeem them from death and take them to
himself. No one can take worldly wealth with them when they die. Only God can
redeem us from the grave and bring us to the light of life. People with wealth
but no understanding are like perishing animals. To have understanding and
wisdom is to live with faith and hope and life-investment in God.
Prayer Lord God, I recognize it is foolish to live for money or things
or worldly pleasures, which all perish. Only you give eternal life. Thank you
for giving us hope and salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord.
One Word God will redeem me from death
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