This is the cry of a humbled people. One that is looking to their Lord for relief. This is a hard concept for me because I have never lived as a slave or in a time of slavery. I know slavery still exists in some places and I pray that God would rescue those trapped […]
Our psalmist is looking at the city of Jerusalem; the city which bore the name of the Lord. “Peace be within you for the sake of the Lord.” I did a little paraphrasing there. I believe I kept the original intent though. Jerusalem was a VERY special city to the people of Israel as it […]
Our psalmist sings of a God who is always listening to His children and is our ever present help. “Behold, He who keeps Israel” (verse 4a). I’m glad that I know this promise isn’t just for Israel. It is for ALL who believe in Him and call Him Lord. God protects all His children. He […]
Our psalmist finds himself in the wrong place. He calls out to God for help when he recognizes his folly. And He answered him. This is an interesting psalm. Interesting in the fact that I’m not certain who the psalmist is talking about. Is he saying that he is surrounded by those who are lying […]
This is the longest psalm and it has a message we must NEVER forget. It is a fervent prayer for God to mold the life of the singer in accordance with His word. I thought about breaking this psalm down into one day with each heading but then I read it in its entirety. There […]