Tag: Psalm

[:en]When we lift our eyes to the Lord, we acknowledge his supremacy (vs. 1-2a).  When our eyes look to the Lord, he shows us his mercy (v. 2b).  He sustains us with the endurance from ridicule of the proud and contempt of the arrogant. (vs. 33-4)[:]

[:en]The Psalmist enjoyed going to the house of the Lord.  They praised the name of the Lord and prayed for peace of Jerusalem. Are you happy to go to church to worship God?  Do you praise the name of the Lord?   Are you praying for peace of our country and prosperity of our nation?[:]

[:en]God is our helper (v. 2( our watcher (v. 4) and keeper (v. 7).  We can lift our eyes to the hills with assurance of his help.  We can walk without slipping because He never slumber nor sleep.  The sun and the moon will not harm us because he watches us day and night.  He… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 121[:]

[:en]Not everyone in this world is a peacemaker.  Some people enjoy in making trouble.  The Psalmist found himself in a situation where he was surrounded by trouble makers.  So he called on the Lord to deliver him.  He said:  ” I am a man of peace” (v. 7) Jesus was the Prince of Peace.  He… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 120[:]

[:en]PE (vs. 129-136) His statutes are wonderful (v. 129) because it gives light and understanding (v. 130)  His commands direct our footsteps against sin.  His face will shine upon those who obey His precepts and decrees (v. 139)  But those who disobeyed His law will be sorrowful. TSADHE (vs. 137-144) The word “righteous” is the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 119:129-176[:]

[:en]LAMEDH (vs. 89-96) God’s word is eternal.  It stands firm in heaven.  His laws endure forever.  His precepts preserve lives.  His statues give security and his commands are boundless . MEM (vs. 97-104) God’s word gives you wisdom (v. 98), insights (v. 99) and understanding (v. 100).  It is a practical guidebook for you to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 119:89-128[:]

[:en]YODH (vs. 73-80) God made us and formed us in his image (v. 1).    He has plans for us before we are born.  So he wrote His book – the Bible as an operation manual of instruction for us to follow and meet new challenges and problem in life.  It is the guidelines for… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 119: 73-88[:]

[:en]ZAYIN (vs. 49-56) When you are suffering, His word gives you hope (v.1), his promises preserve your life (v. 50) and his laws bring comfort (v. 52).  So, keep His laws and obey his precepts (v. 55-56) HETH (vs. 57-64) The choice of friend is important in your life.  Good friends can make you but… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 119: 49-72[:]

[:en]GIMEL (vs. 17-24) We are a stranger on earth.  We need a “road map” to guide our ways.  His Word serves as our counselors to lead us in the right path.  Meditate on his decrees (v 23) and delight in his statues (v. 24).  God’s word can preserve us (v. 25),, teach us, (v. 26)… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 119:17-48[:]

[:en]This is the longest chapter in the book of Psalm.  Its central theme is about the Word of God.  It has 22 sections of 8 lines each and the line in each section begins with the Hebrew alphabet.  There are 8 synonyms of God’s Word in NASV Version :  law – Torah  (v. 1), testimonies… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 119: 1-16[:]