Tag: Psalm

[:en]David’s Pleaded two things from the Lord:  Mercy – “To you I call, O Lord my rock; do not turn a deaf ear to me.  For if you remain silent, I will be like those who have gone down to the pit.    Hear my cry for mercy as I call to you for help. as… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 28[:]

[:en]A)-Prayer of Confidence:  The Lord is my light and salvation, whom shall I fear?  The Lord is the stronghold of my life, of whom shall I be afraid? (v. 1) B)-Prayer of God’s Presence:   “One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek:  that I may dwell in the house of the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 27[:]

[:en]David had led a blameless life with the following proofs: I have trusted in the Lord without wavering (v. 1) I walk continually in truth (v. 3) I did not sit with deceitful men nor consort with the hypocrites (v. 4) I abhor the assembly of evil doers and refuse to sit with the wicked… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 26[:]

[:en]This Psalm expresses trust and confidence in God.  David prayed for his special needs: A)-Deliverance – “Do not let me be put to shame nor let my enemies triumph over me” (v. 2)  “Guard my life and rescue me.  Let men not put me to shame” (v. 20) B)-Hope – “No one whose hope in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 25[:]

[:en]”The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.  For he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters” (v. 1-2) “Who may ascend the hill of the Lord?  Who may stand in his holy place?  He who has clean hands and a pure… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 24[:]

[:en]1)-The Lord is my Shepherd – There are two basic needs of sheep – green pastures and still water.  The shepherd feeds his flock and find water for them.  He gathers the lambs in his arms and carry them in his bosom.  The Lord is our Shepherd. We shall not want because he will meet… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 23[:]

[:en]David described his agony of  suffering and deep distress.  It also depicted vividly how Jesus Christ had suffered on the cross. The sufferings of David: A)-He felt being abandoned by God (vs. 1-2) B)-He was like a worm and not a man, scorned and despised by the people.  He was mocked and insulted. (vs. 6-7)… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 22[:]

[:en]Psalm 21 is the praise after the victory.  David acknowledged God’s strength and glory in giving him victory over his enemies (vs. 1-5).  God gave him the blessings of life, splendor, majesty and joy (vs. 3-6.,  And He will punish David’s enemies and foes with fire. (vs. 8-9) “Be exalted, O Lord, in your strength,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 21[:]

[:en]David prayed this Psalm before the battle.  He exalted the “Name of the Lord” .  Why should we exalt His Name? A)- It protects, helps and supports us (vs. 1-2). B)-It gives us the desire of our hearts and makes all our plans succeed (v. 4) C)-It grants our requests (v. 4) D)-It has saving… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 20[:]

[:en]This Psalm talks about God’s wonderful world (vs. 1-6) and His wonderful words (vs. 7-11).  He described God’s words as follows: The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul.  The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.  The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart.  The… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 19[:]