psalm
David’s Terrifying Oppression
If we are ever tempted to give up or to run away from our problems, then this is the Psalm for us. It seems that David wrote this Psalm when Absalom’s rebellion was coming to a head in Jerusalem. He felt what so many of us have felt when things have piled up on …
Love For God’s Word
The psalmist gives three pleas for deliverance from suffering (vv. 153-156). (1) Appeal to the Lord’s compassion ?“ Rescue Me (v. 153). (2) Appeal to the Lord’s ability to deliver ?“ Redeem Me (v. 154). Salvation is far from those who refuse to seek God’s Word (v. 155). (3) Appeal to the …
Jerusalem is Greatly to be Praised
Church history would indicate that this Psalm was written to commemorate the defeat of Sennacherib and the powerful Assyrian army. In his pride and ambition, he had thought the conquest of Jerusalem was a foregone conclusion. However, he had failed to take into account that he was …
A Song of Praise With Confidence
I remember when I was in elementary school that there was an epidemic of measles broke out that was so contagious that it spread through the school like wildfire. Suddenly I became very conscious of who I talked with, realizing that I could catch a sickness that I didn’t want. It came …
The Lord Rules Over The Earth
Do you know of any Christians or churches who look down on hand clapping in accompanying hymn singing? With this thought in mind we find an interesting commentary on the way God’s chosen people worshiped Him in olden times (v. 1). Is it possible that the worship service in many c …
Praise For The Royal Bridegroom
Most Bible scholars agree that this Psalm was originally the marriage hymn of some Jewish king. A description is given of the bridegroom (vv. 1-9) and (vv. 10-17) pertain to the bride. In order to understand this psalm, we need to know that in ancient Israelite weddings the man was …
David Questions God as to Why He Has to Suffer
The Psalmist asks three troubling questions (vv. 9-11) in faith, for he remembers that God is his Rock, his protector, and foundation. He cannot help but hope in Him in the middle of difficult circumstances. This passage suggests some sort of betrayal, most likely involving …
Overcome Depression With A God Session
If we are honest, most of us know what depression is. It affects us in at least four ways:It overwhelms our spirit – “I complained and my spirit was overwhelmed” (v. 3).It robs us of our sleep – ‘Thou holdest mine eyes waking” (v. 4).It seals our lips – “ …
David Cries Out For Mercy.
David begins this psalm by rehearsing the sad condition in which he found himself. We don’t know the cause of David’s pain but whatever the cause, he sought God for the remedy. Here was “a man after God’s own heart” who had not only fallen but who persisted in pretending publicly that …
The Rebuke of Unjust Judges
Psalm 58 is a Psalm about injustice and the abuse of the system of justice. It is impossible to say with certainty when David wrote this. Some think it was soon after he became king and discovered how corrupt the system of justice really was in Israel. Others think David wrote th …