[:en]David described his enemies as a smoke that is blown away and as wax that melts before the fire (vs. 2-3). He was assured of victory, so he was happy and joyful (v. 3). He pictured God as a father to the fatherless and a defender of widows (v. 4-5), a judge and redeemer (v.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 68[:]
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[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 67[:]
[:en]This is a Song of Blessings. God will bless you if you live a holy life and share the gospel to the unsaved (v. 2). And the result of making God’s salvation known among all nations is PRAISE. People praise God because he rules the people justly, guides the nations of the earth and blesses… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 67[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 66[:]
[:en]The Psalmist told us to come and see what God has done in his creation (v. 5). He also wanted us to come and listen to what God had done for him (v. 16) If God had tested and refined you through fire and water (affliction, burdens, problems and persecution), he will bring you out… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 66[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 65[:]
[:en]This is a Psalm of worship and thanksgiving. David worshiped God for His goodness (v. 4). He praised God for His greatness (vs. 4-6). He found joy at the beginning and end of each day (v. 8), and he thank Him for His provisions (vs. 9-13) “If you want to be satisfied with Him, draw… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 65[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 64[:]
[:en]David prayed to the Lord to hear his complains and protect his life from the threat of the enemy. He asked God to hide him from the conspiracy of the wicked and evildoers (vs. 1-2). His enemies had sharp tongues like swords, their words like deadly arrow shooting at innocent man without fear. They devised… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 64[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 63[:]
[:en]A Psalm of David when he was in the Desert of Judah. Despite of being in the wilderness, David wanted to seek the Lord (v. 1), to praise Him (vs. 3-4), and to remember Him (v. 6). He experienced the satisfaction from within when he said” “My soul clings to you, you right hand upholds… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 63[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 62[:]
[:en]David found rest in God because God is his salvation (v. 1), his rock (v. 2a), his fortress (v. 2b), his hope (v. 5), and his refuge (vs. 7). “TRUST IN HIM AT ALL TIMES” (V. 8) – this is the advice of David when you are experiencing trouble times.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 61[:]
[:en]The Psalmist described God as the rock (v. 2), refuge and a strong tower against the foe (v. 3), shelter (v. 4). He was given the heritage of those who fear His name (v. 5). He asked God to give him long life (v. 6) and appoint His love and faithfulness to protect him (v.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 61[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 60[:]
[:en]This Psalm was written after a great victory with Edom. But David was in a situation when one problem was solved, another one began. He asked for God’s mercy (vs. 1-3) and raised the banner of God (v. 4) Then, he listened to God speaking (vs. 6-8), trusted in God’s assistance (vs. 9) and give… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 60[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 59[:]
[:en]Saul sent men to watch David’s house. When David discovered that he was being spied, his wife let him down through a window to escape from his enemies. David described his enemies as evildoers, blood thirsty men and fierce men who lied and conspire against him. So he called on God to give him strength… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 59[:]