Tag: Psalm

[:en]A description of Spiritual Unity:  It is like precious oil running down Aaron’s beard and down upon the collar of his robes bathing the 12 jewels on the breastplate (Exo. 29:5-7) It is like dew of Hermon falling on Mount Zion Spiritual unity is like oil that produces fragrance and  dew that produces fruitfulness.  We… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 133[:]

[:en]David wanted to build a temple for the Lord, but God did not allow him to fulfill his holy ambition.  Although he was disappointed, but he accepted God’s will and helped the next generation build the temple.  He provided the needed materials for the project. If God does not allow you to accomplish your goal,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 132[:]

[:en]When a child was being waned, he would usually resist because they do not want to have that traumatic experience. God also wants to wean us from the things of the world and give us the best.  But the weaning process requires our submission.  He wants his children to grow in maturity.  He wants to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 131[:]

[:en]This psalm has 4 different situations and 4 basic requests: Out of the depths – hear my voice (vs. 1-2) In the judgment day – forgive my sins (vs. 3-4) In the dark – I wait for the Lord (vs. 6) In despair – I will put my hope in the Lord (v. 7) No… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 130[:]

[:en]The Psalmist compared the oppression of the enemies to the plowing of a field.  It is a vivid description of personal suffering.  People were treating him like dirt bombarded him with criticism and digging him with accusation. The Lord allows people to plow your back because He is preparing for a harvest.  And the harvest… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 129[:]

[:en]Those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways shall be given these blessings: You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours. (v. 1-2) Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house (v. 3a) Your sons will be like olive shoots around your table. (vs.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 128[:]

[:en]A.  Life without God is futile: We need the Lord to build our house and watch over the city (v. 1) and grant us sleep (vs. 1-2) B.  Value the heritage and inheritance  from the Lord: “Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from him” (v. 3)  Children are a gift from… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 127[:]

[:en]The people were celebrating their deliverance from the Assyrian army.  It happened so quickly that they thought they were dreaming. (v. 1)  They rejoiced because the Lord had done great things for them and restored their fortunes (vs. 2-4).  Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy (v. 5) As a Christian,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 126[:]

[:en]Mount Zion is stable and cannot be shaken. (v. 1)  Jerusalem is a fortress surrounded by the mountains. (v. 2)  Both designate stability and security.  Those who trust in the Lord is safe and secured in God’s hand.  God will do good to those who are upright in heart (v. 4).  But those who do… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 125[:]

[:en]If God is on our side, we are not afraid of men’s attack.  Life seems to drown us, but because God is for us, circumstances cannot devour us.  He will break the snare and let us escape like a bird. (v. 6) We have the promise of God’s protection.  Do not let the devil deceive… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 124[:]