Tag: Psalm

[:en]Mount Zion is the holy city of God, the city of the Great King.  It is the place of righteousness and justice.  We are to tell the next generation to become citizens of Zion by faith in Christ so that their names will be written in heaven (Luke 10:20) “For this God is our God… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 48[:]

[:en]This is a Praise and Worship Psalm that involves clapping of hands, shouting to God, and singing praises to God to celebrate the great victory.  God reigns over all nations and is seated on His holy throne (v. 8)[:]

[:en]God’s Protection:   “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble” (v. 1)  “God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day” (v. 5) God’s Presence:  “The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress” (vs. 7 & 11) God’s Power:  “Nations… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 46[:]

[:en]A wedding song showing Christ as the Royal Bridegroom.  This Psalm sums up God’s appearance (v. 2) character (v. 4) battle (v-6) and blessings (vs. 6-8)  It portrayed the church as the bride who is brought to the bridegroom with joy and gladness (v. 15) Christian life is a wedding.  We are married to Jesus… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 45[:]

[:en]David recalled what God had done in the past and how they have trusted him and praised him.    Now he felt that God have rejected them because they had been defeated by their enemy. He cried to the Lord:  “Awake, O Lord!  Why do you sleep?  Rouse yourself!  Do not reject us forever.  Why do… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 44[:]

[:en]David pleaded with God to vindicate him against the deceitful and wicked men.  He felt being rejected by God as the enemies oppressed him.  He asked God to:  “Sent forth your light and your truth, let them guide me; let them bring me to your holy mountain, to the place where you dwell.  Then I… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 43[:]

[:en]David described his feelings during his hour of need: “As the deer pants for streams of water so my soul pants for you, O God.  My soul thirsts for God, for the living God, When can I go and meet with God? (vs. 1-2) He questioned himself :  Why are you downcast, O my soul? … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 42[:]

[:en]Blessings for those who show concerned for the weak (vs. 1-3)  The Lord delivers him in times of trouble The Lord protects and preserve his life The Lord will keep him safe from his foes The Lord will sustain him and restore him from his sickness. Prayer for healing, forgiveness and restoration (vs. 4-12) O… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 41[:]

[:en]Most Psalms begin with prayer for help in different situations and ends with thanksgiving and praise.  But this Psalm begins with Praise and goes on to prayer for help. This is also true with our lives.  We may have experienced great blessings from God but in the middle of our journey, we still have to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 40[:]

[:en]This Psalm emphasized the shortness of life.  We are strangers and sojourners traveling in this world as a passing guest.  Our life is like a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes (James 4:14)  Our hope is in God, the only one which is eternal and trustworthy.  People try to get wealth… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 39[:]