In the Lord I Take Refuge: Daily Devotions Through the Psalms with Dane Ortlund Psalm 147 - He Heals the Brokenhearted
Nov 25, 2025
The discussion opens with a reading of Psalm 147, showcasing God's love for creation and His people. It emphasizes an invitation to praise for divine care. A key focus is on God's compassion for the brokenhearted and outcasts, highlighting how He draws near to the humble. Reflecting on Christ's humble incarnation, the talk explores how Jesus embodies this lowliness. The conversation concludes with a message of consolation, reaffirming hope for the afflicted and marginalized.
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Psalm 147's Wide-Ranging Care
- Psalm 147 celebrates God's care for creation and his precise attention from stars to ravens.
- Ortlund highlights the psalm's broad scope to underscore God's sovereign, attentive care.
God's Delight In The Downcast
- God delights in meeting the needs of those in desperate straits rather than merely giving orders from afar.
- Dane Ortlund emphasizes God's nearness to the brokenhearted as central to Scripture's portrayal of God.
God Runs Toward The Outcasts
- God is irresistibly drawn to outcasts, the rejected, and those deemed insignificant by the world.
- Ortlund contrasts God's way with the world's pursuit of strength and appearance to highlight this preference.