today's meditation (Ps.76) Considering God's Greatness

(Dear Lord Jesus, guide me and give me insight as I read and study Your word, and let it be the meditation of my heart...)

(Psalm 76:1-12)  God is known in Judah;
     His name is great in Israel.
2   His tabernacle is in Salem;
     His dwelling place also is in Zion.
3   There He broke the flaming arrows,
     The shield, the sword, and the weapons of war. Selah 

4   You are resplendent,
     More majestic than the mountains of prey.
5   The stouthearted were plundered,
     They sank into sleep;
     And none of the warriors could use his hands.
6   At Your rebuke, God of Jacob,
     Both rider and horse were cast into a dead sleep.
7   You, You indeed are to be feared,
     And who may stand in Your presence, once You are angry?

8   You caused judgment to be heard from heaven;
     The earth feared and was still 
9   When God arose to judgment,
     To save all the humble of the earth. Selah 
10 For the wrath of mankind shall praise You;
     You will encircle Yourself with a remnant of wrath.

11 Make vows to the Lord your God and fulfill them;
     All who are around Him are to bring gifts to Him who is to be feared.
12 He will cut off the spirit of princes;
     He is feared by the kings of the earth.

TODAY'S THOUGHTS AND MEDITATION:

Selah - think on these things... God is to be feared.  God is great and worthy to be praised.   And He is worthy of our vows, our dedication, and gifts.  But we can only give to Him what we receive from Him.