Psalms, 115
17. It is not the dead who praise the Lord, for they have gone down to silence;
17. It is not the dead who praise the Lord, for they have gone down to silence;
Psalm 115 is a psalm of praise to the true and alive God, contrasting Him with the useless idols made by human hands. The following verses highlight God's greatness and faithfulness, emphasizing the confidence we must have to the detriment of anything else:
Isaiah 44:6: "Thus saith the Lord, the king of Israel, his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts: I am the first and the last, beyond me there is no God." This verse highlights the uniqueness of God and its role as creator and ruler of the universe.
Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord of all your heart and do not stir in your own understanding. Recognizes Him in all your ways, and he will straighten your paths." This verse emphasizes the importance of trusting God and seeking his orientation in all circumstances.
Deuteronomy 7:9: "Thou shalt know that the Lord thy God is God, the faithful God, who keeps the concert and mercy to a thousand generations to those who love him and keep his commandments." This verse highlights God's faithfulness to fulfill his promises and maintain his covenants with his people.
Psalm 118:8-9: "It is better to trust the Lord than to trust in man. It is better to trust the Lord than to trust the princes." This verse reinforces the message that trust must be deposited in God rather than human people or institutions.
Romans 8:28: "And we know that all things contribute together to the good of those who love God, those who are called by their decree." This verse brings comfort and security by remembering that God works for the good of His children, even in the midst of difficult circumstances.
“O trabalho é tão sagrado como a oração”. São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
