David is struggling. Things are not going as he thought they would. He cries out; “Teach me O Lord in the ways that I should go and forgive my sins.” I wonder what time in David’s life this psalm was written. It could have been any time but I feel like it fits best in […]
David sings of the Creator of ALL the universe. The King of Glory to whom ALL things belong. To Him who reigns forever! This world is on loan. God created it and owns it, lock stock and barrel. But He doesn’t exercise that control at all times. He gave control of it over to man, […]
We have come to probably the most widely known of David’s psalms. The Lord is my Shepherd too. So let’s see where He takes us today. The scene David sets in the beginning of this psalm is idyllic. This sheep is well fed, has plenty of water, and a quiet safe place to rest. Everyone […]
In this psalm of David are MANY shadows of a special time to come. As David pours out his heart over his current distress he prophesies of Jesus’ work yet to come. “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me” (verse 1a) are some of the last words Jesus said as he surrendered to […]
David marvels at being king and all that God has done to put him in that place. In His strength David rejoices. And he looks to the end of evil by the Lord’s hand. “If I’m dreaming, don’t wake me up!” David is in awe of ALL God has done in his life. GOD made […]
