Contemplative Bible Reading

Psalm 20:7 (New Living Translation)

Some nations boast of their chariots and horses,
but we boast in the name of the Lord our God.

This Psalm is attributed to King David. David is speaking for the people of Jehovah God, the Creator. The topic is national identity, national culture, and pride.

David’s people boast in the name of Jehovah their God. Jehovah is their identity; this speaks of something like the flags that nations use today. Think of America? Think of the Stars and Stripes and what they represent (they do represent somethings).

Think of David and his people, think of Jehovah.

Think of Christians, you think of … uh, well, er, what do people think when they think of Christians and churches and such? Is “Jesus Christ” the number 1 answer in the poll? Is some political issue the number 1 answer?

It is easy to believe that popular polls lean the way that popular media pushes them. It is easy to believe that willful ignorance pushes the polls. “Those people just don’t understand!” Well, is it their fault or is it my fault? Or is it just the way it is because that is the way it has always been?

I can’t change world history. I can’t change overall public opinion. I can choose how I act, what I do, what I say, how I appear. Please God, help me to start with me and show others Jesus Christ.