The Practices Of The Peacemakers

Psalm 73:28

But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.

Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”

Asaph -

A Levite; one of the leaders of David's choir (1 Chr. 6:39). Psalms 50 and 73-83 inclusive are attributed to him.

He is mentioned along with David as skilled in music, and a "seer" (2 Chr. 29:30).

The "sons of Asaph," mentioned in 1 Chr. 25:1, 2 Chr. 20:14, and Ezra 2:41, were his descendants.

Here we see the PRACTICES of the peacemakers:

I. There Must Be Drawing. v.28a

But it is good for me to draw near to God:

James 4:8

Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

II. There Must Be Depending. v.28b

I have put my trust in the Lord GOD,

Proverbs 3:5–7

5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

Psalm 118:8

It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.

III. There Must Be Declaring. v.28c

that I may declare all thy works.

Psalm 66:16

Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.

Psalm 118:17

I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.

Conclusion:

“Asaph” (that wrote this Psalm); his name means who gathers together

Are you a peacemaker?