psalm
The Lord Rewards His Own
Psalm 127 exhorts us to continually recognize God’s influence in every area of our life. God has intended that man should work by day and sleep peacefully by night. It is folly for us to rise early and stay up late, thus deny ourselves bodily refreshments in the eager pursuit of worldly wealth …
A Psalm of Thanksgiving And Praise
This psalm is essentially a psalm of thanksgiving and praise after the battle is over and the noise of strife and the drums of war are stilled (vv. 1-6). It is offered to God, by the people on behalf of their king. The dust of conflict has settled, and the foe has vanquished. It is a national anthem, a …
A Prayer for Protection
The church has been often greatly distressed by its enemies on earth: Israel may now say, “I am the people that has been oppressed more than any people, that has been as a speckled bird, pecked at by all the birds round about,†Jer. 12:9. It is true, they brought their troubles upon themselves …
The Depths of Despair
This Psalm is acknowledged by many as one of the saddest of all the psalms and some have declared it as “a cry of hopeless despair.” It is a prayer for when you can’t seem to find the way. The key to understanding it is to picture the writer as a leper who is suf …
With God’s Help we Can Do More Than we Think
This passage is a reminder of how we can have victory in God’s strength. As you read this psalm you may say, “I’ve read all of this before.†The first five verses are taken right out of Psalm 57:7-11, and the last eight verses are taken right out of the last half of Psalm 60. The Holy Spirit takes …
What is Included in True Worship?
What do you think of when you think of worship? John 4:23 tells us that God is seeking people who will worship Him in spirit and in truth. During my life time I have had the privilege of traveling and ministering in almost 50 countries and many of the states in the United S …
David Describes Those Who Falsely Accuse Him
It is not easy to live righteously, even when things are going well (vv. 8-9). It is especially hard when we are being persecuted and being falsely accused. Only the Lord, as He directs us through His Word, can keep us having right thoughts and right action. The same loving-kindness that led …
God is Immeasurable And Immutable
The psalmist compares the brevity of his own life with the eternity of days which belong to God (v. 23). Even though he is troubled by the worldliness of many he is interested in all that is happening. The times were so fascinating, so full of soul-stirring events, he dread …
He Knows Everything
3. God is all powerful (omnipotent) (vv. 13-18). Many examples of God’s vast creation could have been used, but just one, the miracle of birth, is given. It is truly a miracle how God personally “handmade” us and ordered the days of our life.
The Lord’s People are Safe
Psalm 124 is a hymn praising God for deliverance from enemies. Pharaoh and his army had intended to swallow up the Israelites, but instead they were all swallowed up in the Red Sea. Israel escaped because the Lord was on their side (v. 2). They escaped the predator’s teeth and the bird …