Cattle on a Thousand Hills?
Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know the Lord owns the cattle on a thousand hills. In Jesus’ name, amen.
When the psalms were written, some presumed that their sins would automatically be covered by the system of ritual sacrifices. The notes in the English Standard Version under Psalm 50 tell us it is impossible to buy off God.
Psalm 50:10-11 (ESV) makes clear God owns the cattle on a thousand hills.
“For every beast of the forest is mine,
the cattle on a thousand hills.
I know all the birds of the hills,
and all that moves in the field is mine.
In the end, Psalm 50:22-23(ESV) is about being shown the salvation of God.
‘Mark this, then, you who forget God,
lest I tear you apart, and there be none to deliver!
The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me;
to one who orders his way rightly
I will show the salvation of God!’”
Have a thankful heart whenever presenting offerings. Have a thankful heart in doing good works for the Lord. The right attitude makes a difference.
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