"O satisfy us in the morning with Your lovingkindness, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days."
Psalm 90 is the oldest psalm in the Bible. Written by Moses, probably during the close of the desert wandering as the old saint looked back on life. In it, he gives us a glimpse into his heart’s desire for his people, God’s lovingkindness. What a great prayer, so selfless, full of love and grace, for a people who were on many occasions, anything but.
In this psalm, Moses also gives us a preview of the love of Christ, who intercedes for us before the Father, that our sins might be covered by His love. Like the dawn of a new day, our Lord brings joy and gladness to our lives, as He washes away our guilt and shame. I believe Moses was not only looking back over the times when the LORD had forgiven the people, but himself as well.
May our prayers, our heart’s desire, be the same for all those whom God has placed in our sphere of influence, as it was with Moses. That they too may sing for joy and be glad, as their heavenly destination becomes clearer every morning through His love.
The Truth: “Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before His presence with singing. Know that the LORD He is God: it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless His name. For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.” ( Psalm 100:1-4)
