psalm
Enjoying The Lord in Difficult Situations
Life was not easy for the Jewish remnant that returned to Jerusalem after their exile in Babylon. Their neighbors were often hostile, the Persian officials were not always cooperative, and the economic situation was difficult. This psalm may have been written by one of the Levites to remind …
His Kingdom is Everlasting
This Psalm may have been written near the end of David’s reign when Israel had reached a high point and was blessed with a period of peace and security. It brings out how God is so gracious to …
The Hope of The Righteous is Eternal
The believer should not be intimidated or have any fear, no matter how unjust or how oppressive the rich man might be (v. 16). There is tendency for those who do not have much of this world’s goods to be intimidated by the wealthy who may portray a superiority (v. 17. It is …
David Unjustly Accused.
David wrote this psalm in response to the slanderous accusations of those who claimed he was trying to kill Saul and seize the throne (I Sam. 24:9-11). Instead of taking matters into his own hands and striking back, David cried out to God for justice (vv. 1-2). Much of David’s prayer in …
The Nation Exhibits Gross Unbelief
The psalmist becomes more pointed in his description of Israel’s sin (vv. 16-18). He describes the sin of Korah (first cousin of Moses and Aaron), Dathan and Abiram (members of the tribe of Ruben). These men were jealous of Moses and Aaron and claimed that they were just as Holy as …
His Love Never Fails
This is a Psalm of David written when he was surrounded by enemies and possibly at the time of Absalom’s rebellion. David has and inter compulsion to Worship when he says “I will praise Thee with my whole heart†(v. 1). This is a true characteristic of David that when h …
Peace in The Midst of Persecution And Pressures
This psalm was written by a man who was conscious of the pressures surrounding Israel (vv. 1- 18). Probably the events in the days of Jehoshaphat most closely approximate the situation envisioned here. All the enemies of Jehovah; the Edomites, Ishmaelites, Gebalites, Ammonites, Am …
What is a Definition For Thanksgiving?
This psalm is prophetic and anticipates the day when Jesus will reign. The setting is millennial, the place is Jerusalem, the scene is the temple, and the occasion is the coronation of Jesus as priest-king of the earth. The text of this Psalm was thought to be the beginning hymn …
Prayer For God’s Protection
In this passage it seems that the psalmist was old and saw life as a testimony of all God had done for him. He finds himself approaching the last lap of his journey in the service of God, he had run a good race, he had kept the faith, and he pleads with God for strength to finish …
Trust in The Lord
This is a psalm of humility. it records the meek and humble spirit of David. Pride is centered in the heart, but it is not clearly revealed in the eyes. Remember a proud look is one of the things God hates. He speaks of his soul as a weaned child. We are weaned from worldly thing …