Thursday, June 5, 2025

Reflection - Psalm 24 - A Selah Moment

Source (book): "My Soul Thirsts For God", Reflections on the Psalms from Our Daily Bread, Psalm 24, "A Selah Moment", Page 42.
By Dennis Fisher, Our Daily Bread Writer


 Psalm 24
PHOTO: Psalm 24
The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it,
the world, and all who live in it;
for he founded it upon the seas
and established it upon the waters.

Who may ascend the hill of the Lord?
Who may stand on his holy place?
He who has clean hands and a pure heart,
who does not lift up his soul to an idol
or swear by what is false.

He will receive blessing from the Lord
and vindication from God his savior.
Such is the generation of those who seek him,
who seek your face, O God of Jacob.     Selah

Lift up your heads, O you gates;
be lifted up, you ancient doors,
that the King of glory may come in.
Who is this King of glory?
The Lord Almighty -
he is the King of glory.     Selah


A Selah Moment
King David proclaimed, "The Lord Almighty - he is the King of glory" (Psalm 24:10). The word Selah was later added to the end of this psalm and many others. Some believe it refers to an instrumental interlude because the psalms were often set to music. Biblical scholars also suggest other possible meanings, including "silence," "pause," "interruption," "accentuate," (make more noticeable or prominent) "exalt," or "end."

Reflecting on these words can help us to take a "Selah moment" to pause and worship God during the day.

Be silent and listen to the voice of God. (Psalm 46:10).

Pause from a hectic schedule to be refreshed to spirit (Psalm 42:1-2).

Interrupt the day to do a spiritual inventory and be cleansed (Psalm 51:1-10).

Accentuate the joy of God's provision through thanksgiving (Psalm 65:9-13).

Exalt the name of God for answered prayer in spite of disappointment (Psalm 40:1-3).

End the day by reflecting on the Lord's faithfulness (Psalm 119:148).

David's reflection on God included a Selah moment. Following his example will help us worship our God through out the day.
- Dennis Fisher
Psalm 24
The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it,
the world, and all who live in it;
for he founded it upon the seas
and established it upon the waters.

Who may ascend the hill of the Lord?
Who may stand on his holy place?
He who has clean hands and a pure heart,
who does not lift up his soul to an idol
or swear by what is false.

He will receive blessing from the Lord
and vindication from God his savior.
Such is the generation of those who seek him,
who seek your face, O God of Jacob.     Selah

Lift up your heads, O you gates;
be lifted up, you ancient doors,
that the King of glory may come in.
Who is this King of glory?
The Lord Almighty -
he is the King of glory.     Selah

A Selah Moment
King David proclaimed, "The Lord Almighty - he is the King of glory" (Psalm 24:10). The word Selah was later added to the end of this psalm and many others. Some believe it refers to an instrumental interlude because the psalms were often set to music. Biblical scholars also suggest other possible meanings, including "silence," "pause," "interruption," "accentuate," (make more noticeable or prominent) "exalt," or "end."


 King David proclaimed
PHOTO: King David proclaimed, "The Lord Almighty - he is the King of glory" (Psalm 24:10). The word Selah was later added to the end of this psalm and many others. Some believe it refers to an instrumental interlude because the psalms were often set to music. Biblical scholars also suggest other possible meanings, including "silence," "pause," "interruption," "accentuate," (make more noticeable or prominent) "exalt," or "end."
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Reflecting on these words can help us to take a "Selah moment" to pause and worship God during the day.

Be silent and listen to the voice of God. (Psalm 46:10).


 Pause from a hectic schedule to be refreshed to spirit (Psalm 42:1-2).
PHOTO: Pause from a hectic schedule to be refreshed to spirit (Psalm 42:1-2).
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 Dear Lord
PHOTO: "Dear Lord, we pray that we follow David's reflection on God to include a Selah moment. It will help us worship our God through out the day.

Through Lord Jesus Christ we pray. Amen."
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Reflection - Psalm 24 - A Selah Moment
Source (book): "My Soul Thirsts For God", Reflections on the Psalms from Our Daily Bread, Psalm 24, "A Selah Moment", Page 42.
By Dennis Fisher, Our Daily Bread Writer

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Reference
[1] From "My Soul Thirsts For God", Reflections on the Psalms from Our Daily Bread, Copyright @ 2009 by Discovery House Publishers, Psalm 24, "A Selah Moment", Page 42.

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