It is marvelous in our eyes
Sophie - April 13, 2011
Recently I had the privilege of hearing a Bible teacher speak on the topic of The Last Supper. He pointed out several things I'd never really thought about, but what got my attention the most was when he mentioned Matthew 26:30, the verse that comes immediately after Jesus served the bread and the wine to the disciples:
"When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives."
When they had sung a hymn.
When they had sung a hymn.
How have I missed that part for all these years?
Our teacher went on to explain that many scholars believe that Jesus and his disciples sang from the Psalms; specifically, they speculate that the men sang the final "Hallel" psalm, Psalm 118.
I immediately turned to Psalm 118 in my Bible, and the thought of Jesus singing verses 22-29 - knowing full well what he was about to face - just about did me in. I'd never read Psalm 118 in that context before, but it's such an incredible picture of surrender and obedience.
"The stone the builders rejected
has become the capstone;
the LORD has done this,
and it is marvelous in our eyes.
This is the day the LORD has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.
O LORD, save us;
O LORD, grant us success.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD.
From the house of the LORD we bless you.
The LORD is God,
and he has made his light shine upon us.
With boughs in hand, join in the festal procession
up to the horns of the altar.
You are my God, and I will give you thanks;
you are my God, and I will exalt you.
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
his love endures forever."
No matter what we face, no matter what circumstances the Lord ordains for our lives, may we be able to say the same.
Melanie
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Comments (1)
Singing. AND giving thanks. At such a time as that?? Clearly, there is nothing in my life that warrants any kind of complaint. Turning up my music now so that I can sing, sing, sing all day long.
Posted on April 13, 2011 9:33 AM