[:en]David wrote this Psalm during the early stages of Absalom’s conspiracy. His thoughts were troubled (v. 2), his heart was in anguish (v. 4), his whole body was with fear and trembling (v. 5). He wished he could have the wings like a dove to fly far way and stay in the desert to rest… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 55[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 54[:]
[:en]IN TROUBLE: David prayed to God to save and vindicate him from his enemies (v.s. 1-3) WITH TRUST: David acknowledged that God is his help and the faithful Lord is the one who sustains him (vs. 4-5) OVER TRIUMPH; David praised and thank God for delivering him our of all the troubles (vs. 6-7) Are… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 54[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 53[:]
[:en]David described a fool as one who says there is no God (v. 1), who does not call on God (v. 4) and who does not fear God (v. 5). He is corrupt, his ways are vile and he does no good (v. 1). And when judgment comes, God will scatter their bones and they… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 53[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (8/06/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Psalm 120 Biblical Truth: The Psalmist was experiencing severe oppression by the hostile people of Kedar and Meshech. He prayed for deliverance from lying lips and deceitful tongue (v. 2) Personal Application: We want peace but our enemies want war. What we should do is to turn our disappointment and anguish over to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (8/06/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/06/17)[:]
[:en]”To all who received Him, to those believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12). When we believe in Jesus, he welcomes and accepts us as a permanent part of His family. We are his adopted children and the Spirit himself testifies with our Spirit that we are… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/06/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (8/05/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 11:25-30 Biblical Truth: “Jesus said: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burned, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (8/05/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/05/17)[:]
[:en]In playing chess, every move that one makes ends up serving the purpose of the master player. Likewise, God is the Grand Master. We are granted freedom to make our moves, but eventually, it ends up serving His eventual goal of restoration (Rom. 8:21) Good things such as health, wealth and talent can be offered… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/05/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 52[:]
[:en]Doez, the Edomite was a traitor who told Saul that David had gone to the house of Ahimeleh. As a result, Saul ordered Ahimelech and his family killed. When David heard about it, he was saddened and wrote this Psalm. David described Doez as a mighty and wealthy man who loved evil. He was a… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 52[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 51[:]
[:en]This is a Psalm of David when Prophet Nathan came to convict his sin of adultery with Bathsheba. David’s pleaded to God and said: “Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love, according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. (v. 1) . “Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 51[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 50[:]
[:en]All things belong to God. So when we give offerings to God, we are only bringing what He has given us. What he wants us is to offer thanksgiving and pay our vows to Him (v. 14). He wants us to call upon His name (v. 15) and He wants us to praise and glorify… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 50[:]