psalm
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 …
To Be a Christian is Exciting
Some churches in America look down on hand clapping during the singing. With that in mind, we find an interesting commentary on the way God’s chosen people worshiped Him in olden times. Psalm 47 begins with a universal call to praise Israel’s God (v. 1). Is it possible that the worship …
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 of the bride (vv. 10-16). In an ancient Israelite wedding, the man was considered more important than the woman. He dressed elaborately …
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 …
A Glorious Victory in Battle
God had won a victory for David, so he sang a song of praise to the Lord (vv. 1-2). David resolved to praise God wholeheartedly, to tell of His wonders, to be joyful in God, and to sing to Him. There is a big difference between praising with the lips and praising with the heart; between …
The Judgment is Fair
The theme of this Psalm is that the judgment of God is fair and just to all. Judgment upon David’s enemies comes from the Lord, and this is true for us as well. The instructions are to sing praises to the Lord and tell the world about his unforgettable deeds (v.11). He cares for the helpless and He …
A Morning Prayer to Start the Day
David pleads with God to listen as he prays morning by morning (vv. 1-3). It shows that his first thought each day was prayer. One of the greatest needs among Christians is a personal time with the Lord each day. For the most part both parents and churches have failed to train their families …
Human Sin and God’s Goodness
In this Psalm the psalmist makes a contrast between the wicked (vv. 1-4) and the Lord (vv. 5-9) before concluding with a prayer for protection (vv. 10-12). David has a half dozen things to say about the wicked man. They belong to that class of fools who says in their heart that there is no …