Welcome to Day 2410 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 5:7-12 Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2410 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2410 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. In today’s Wisdom Nugget, I will guide you through the vast landscapes of biblical wisdom. Today, we’re delving into Psalm 5:7-12 from the New Living Translation. In this part of the Psalm, David continues his prayer, focusing on God’s steadfast love, guidance, protection, and justice. Let’s walk through these verses together and uncover the rich insights they offer. Psalm 5:7-12 (NLT): 7 Because of your unfailing love, I can enter your house; I will worship at your Temple with deepest awe. 8 Lead me in the right path, O Lord, or my enemies will conquer me. Make your way plain for me to follow. 9 My enemies cannot speak a truthful word. Their deepest desire is to destroy others. Their talk is foul, like the stench from an open grave. Their tongues are filled with flattery. 10 O God, declare them guilty. Let them be caught in their own traps. Drive them away because of their many sins, for they have rebelled against you. 11 But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread your protection over them, that all who love your name may be filled with joy. 12 For you bless the godly, O Lord; you surround them with your shield of love. Worship and Awe: David begins this segment of the Psalm with a profound acknowledgment of God’s unfailing love: “Because of your unfailing love, I can enter your house; I will worship at your Temple with deepest awe” (verse 7). This verse highlights David’s awareness that it is only through God’s steadfast love that he can come into His presence and worship. David’s response to God’s love is one of reverence and awe. Worship, for David, is not a casual act but one filled with deep respect and amazement at God’s goodness and grace. This teaches us that our worship should stem from understanding God’s unfailing love for us. Recognizing His grace and mercy should fill us with awe and gratitude, prompting us to approach Him with a heart full of reverence. In our own lives, it’s important to remember that worship is a response to God’s love. When we gather to worship, whether in a church setting or our personal devotions, we should do so with a heart that is deeply aware of His love and grace. This awareness transforms our worship from a routine activity into a profound encounter with the divine. Seeking Guidance: David continues in verse 8 with a plea for guidance: “Lead me in the right path, O Lord, or my enemies will conquer me. Make your way plain for me to follow.” This request underscores David’s dependence on God for direction and protection. He acknowledges the presence of his enemies and recognizes that without God’s guidance, he is vulnerable to their attacks. This verse highlights the importance of seeking God’s guidance in our daily lives. Just as David needed God’s direction to navigate the threats he faced, we, too, need God’s wisdom...
