David begins this psalm with a discussion of the ways of wicked people. He names their lack of a fear of God, self-flattery, iniquity, hatred, evil language, scheming, and loving evil. Then David flips the script and begins a litany of great things attributed to God. He has great mercy, He is faithful, He is … Continue reading Wicked Men and a Great God (Psalm 36)
Unto Us a Child is Born… (Isaiah 9:6)
Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV) 6 For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; God did not come for His own gratification. He did not come to make a name for Himself. He came for us. Unto us is born Unto us is given And the government will be upon His shoulder. … Continue reading Unto Us a Child is Born… (Isaiah 9:6)
His Praise (Psalm 34-35)
Psalm 34 speaks of David's dedication to praise the Lord because of His faithfulness and delivering power. Some highlights: Psalm 34:1 (NKJV) 1 I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalm 34:3 (NKJV) 3 Oh, magnify the LORD with me, And let us exalt His name … Continue reading His Praise (Psalm 34-35)
The Sovereign Lord (Psalm 33)
David opens this psalm with an admonition to praise and rejoice in the Lord, suggesting playing the harp and other instruments, singing joyfully. He then extols the greatness of God's word. His word is right, true, and full of justice and goodness. By His word the heavens and all the hosts of the earth were … Continue reading The Sovereign Lord (Psalm 33)
The Joy of Forgiveness (Psalm 32)
David begins this psalm with by extolling the virtue of forgiveness. He speaks of the blessing of sins covered and the erasing of deceit and sin. He then speaks of confessing his sins before God, which is the beginning of forgiveness. He follows that up with an admonition for godly people everywhere to pray while … Continue reading The Joy of Forgiveness (Psalm 32)
Joy Comes in the Morning (Psalm 30 – 31)
The two psalms we discuss today include some often-quoted passages of comfort. In Psalm 30, David extols God's greatness and points out his ability and willingness to heal and preserve. One passage especially stands out: "5 For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, … Continue reading Joy Comes in the Morning (Psalm 30 – 31)
Lord of the Flood (Psalm 29)
David opens this psalm with a command to give God glory, for He is due glory from His people. The Lord's voice rules the waters, it is powerful and full of majesty. His voice breaks the cedars of Lebanon, making them skip like a calf. He also speaks and Lebanon and Sirion move like a … Continue reading Lord of the Flood (Psalm 29)
Hope in a HayTrough (Luke 2, Romans 15)
Luke 2:1–7 (NKJV) 2 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city. Roman oppression Taxing is coupled with a … Continue reading Hope in a HayTrough (Luke 2, Romans 15)
Answer My Prayer (Psalm 28)
In this psalm, David's faith is still in play, but it seems that he must be in the midst of tremendous turmoil or peril. He speaks with a bit more desperation, a little more urgency: "1 To You I will cry, O Lord my Rock: Do not be silent to me, Lest, if You are … Continue reading Answer My Prayer (Psalm 28)
A Declaration of Faith in the Lord (Psalm 27)
1 The Lord is my light and my salvation;Whom shall I fear? The very opening words of this psalm show David's utter faith in God to protect him. He tells of how his enemies came against him, but failed. When war broke out, it did not destroy him, for his confidence was in the Lord. … Continue reading A Declaration of Faith in the Lord (Psalm 27)
Devoted To You 