psalm
Praise Him For His Kindness
The theme of Psalm 135 is worship. Our worship should be inspired by the fact of who God is and our position in Him (vv. 1-2). Just the mere thought of His name should inspire us to praise Him. Even a little child can praise Him, and it will bring as much delight to the heart of God as a mature …
Hope in God’s Word
Perseverance is almost a lost virtue in our instant- orientated society. Spiritual maturity does not occur overnight. While the Psalmist is experiencing some persistent type of affliction, he has been promised some great blessing. He waits for God’s Word to be fulfilled. In this passage we can see …
The Lord’s Discipline
David’s sin resulted in health problems (vv. 1-8) and it separated him from both God and others. This caused extreme loneliness (vv. 9-11). David was deserted by his friends and threatened by his foes. His only hope was to trust in the Lord. David knew he had sinned. A rebuke from God …
The Lord Will Protect
This song (psalm) expresses assurance and hope in God’s protection day and night. He is not only all powerful but He is personal as He watches over us. The writer says that the Lord looks after you as a shepherd looks after his sheep. The Lord does not sleep; he never lets you go …
The Pruning Process Produces Restoration
This Psalm is a national prayer for restoration. The key word might be translated either “restore us” or “bring us back” (from captivity). The Palmist urges God to listen, wake up, and go to work to save His people (vv. 1-2). Three times is this chapter the wr …
The Historic Faith of The Nation
This Psalm may have been written right after a military loss or in connection with the Babylonian exile. God wanted the people to remember that the victory of Canaan was accomplished by the power of His hand. The people express their confidence in the Lord, based on His past dealings …
Calling The Nation to Praise
In the concluding verses of this Psalm, God’s triumphal entrance into Zion and the sanctuary is again described (vv. 24-27). It is pictured like a victory parade with singers and other musicians. The tribes of Benjamin and Judah, one small and one large, represent the southern po …
A Prayer For The Nation
David was the General MacArthur of his day, a conquering hero. He begins this stirring psalm by remembering past victories and enemies who have been subdued under him (v. 2). He had a personal relationship with God who is strong, solid, and immovable, yet warm, loving, and …
God’s Love Never Fails
Every verse in this Psalm ends in the words “His mercy endures forever.” It follows the progress of the events from the creation in Genesis to the conquest of Canaan recorded in Joshua. It is thought that the Levite song leader would recite the first half of each verse and the congregation …
The Difference Between Anger And Anguish
David turned to his Lord for help and deliverance because he was in great need (vv. 21-25). He reminds the Lord of his sorrow, his sickness, and his scorners. He is frail and feeble and has headed for the hills with his life in danger. It seems that this may have been written in the early days of …