Author: Josephine Yu

[:en]Le us praise the Lord in the a assembly of the saints (v. 1).  Let us rejoice in his honor and sing for joy at home and on our beds (v. 5).  Let us sing to the Lord in the battlefield (vs. 6-9). Use  every opportunity to praise the Lord.   Find all the ways… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 149[:]

[:en]”PRAISE” is the central theme of this psalm.  it appears 13 times. Who should praise the Lord? From the Heavens – angels, heavenly host, sun and moon, shinning stars, highest heavens, waters above the skies (vs. 2-6) From the earth – great sea creatures, all ocean depths, lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 148[:]

[:en]Reasons why we have to praise the Lord: He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (v. 3) He sustains the humble and casts the wicked to the ground (v. 6) He covers the sky with clouds and supplies the earth with rain and makes grass grow on the hills (v. 8) He provides… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 147[:]

[:en]”Blessed is he whose help is God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God, the Maker of heaven and earth, the seas, and everything in them — the Lord, who remain faithful forever” (v. 5-6″ Who is  the God of Jacob? Creator – He is the maker of heaven and earth, the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 146[:]

[:en]How David described the Lord: The Lord is great and worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom (v. 3) The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love (v. 8) The Lord is good to all (v. 9) The Lord is faithful to all his promises (v. 13) The… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 145[:]

[:en]As God trained David’s hands for war and his fingers for battle, David considered God his rock (v. 1), his fortress, stronghold, deliverer and shield (v. 2).  He was grateful that God had cared for him. (v. 3) as He parted heavens, touch the mountains, sent forth lightnings, scatter and shoot the enemies and reach… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 144[:]

[:en]David’s Prayer requests:  Hear my prayer and listen for my cry for mercy (v. 1) Answer me quickly O lord (v.. 7) Show me the way I should go (v. 8) Rescue me from my enemies (v. 9) Teach me to do your will (v. 10) Preserve my life and bring me out of trouble… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 143[:]

[:en]A prayer of David when he was in the cave hiding from Saul.  He cried aloud to the Lord, lift up his voice and poured out his complains and troubles (vs. 1-2).  He looked around but could not find any help. (v. 4)  Then he looked up knowing that God is his refuge and his… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 142[:]

[:en]When David prayed, he involved his voice (v. 1), his hands (v. 2), his mouth and lips (v. 3), his head (v. 5), his words (v. 6) and his eyes (v. 8)  He offered everything in him as a living sacrifice and come to him as incense (v. 2) Let us pray from our hearts… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 141[:]

[:en]When attacked by an enemy, King David prayed to God and asked for deliverance and vindication.  Then he concluded by giving thanks to the Lord.  (vs. 12-13) When enemies are slandering your reputation with sharp tongues and poisonous lips, call upon the Lord.  Seek his help.  He will hear your cry and vindicate your cause.[:]