The Lord speaks to Moses about rules for living right with
the neighbour, when acknowledging guilt from wrongdoing to the neighbour,
restitution is carried out via the priest as atonement and forgiveness of sins.
Additional rules and regulations are mentioned for Aaron and his sons regarding
the Burnt offering, Grain offering and Sin offering.
In Psalm 5 one senses a cry for help from wrongdoing by
persons mentioned in verses 4-6. However verse 3 reminds us that all requests
are laid down to the Lord and waiting expectantly for the Lord for the
answer/s. As there is a promise “Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you
surround them with your favour as with a shield” (verse12)
Psalm 6 starts with a cry for healing verses 2-3. Then
there are tears, lots of tears of sadness described in various ways. Is there
some frustration, disappointment, unhappiness that makes you weep with self
pity, pour it all out to God. The following: Psalm 18 v 2, Psalm 34 v 17-19,
Psalm 42 v 5, 2 Corinthians 1 v 4 or
just one verse could remind us of who God is. Could it be that weeping may stay
for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning?
Lots of tears also can be of joy, gratitude or thankfulness,
think of Psalm 100.
In Proverbs 21 as well as rules and guidance there is some
humour as it talks about relationships see verses 9 and 19! Read again,
Proverbs 21 verses 30 and 31 and think about what these verses could mean to
you.
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