Tag: Psalms

[:en]When David took refuge in God, he felt safe.  He was confident that his portion, his cup and his lot are all secured.  God had given him a delightful inheritance with boundary lines fallen in pleasant places.  The Lord was his counselor, instructor and protector.  He was never shaken.  His heart was glad and his… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 16[:]

[:en]Sanctuary and holy hill are the dwelling place of God where the Israelietes worshiped.  In this Psalm, David gave 10 Standards of Christian Living: Blameless walk (v. 2a) Righteous deeds (v. 2b) Truthful talk (v. 2c) Wholesome speech (v. 2d) Controlled tongue (v. 3a) Loves neighbor (v. 3b) Upholds justice (v. 4a) Keeps oath (v.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 15[:]

[:en]A fool is someone who does not believe in God.  He ignores the evidence that God exists.  He does wicked things by relying on himself, denying God’s truth. “There is no one who does good, not even one” (v. 3).  All of us is imperfect and fall short of His glory.  We are guilty before… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 14[:]

[:en]Ini this chapter, David used “HOW LONG” four times to express the depth of his distress and agony: How long will you forget me? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and everyday have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 13[:]

[:en]When David wrote this Psalm, he was thinking that there were no more godly people left.  This was similar to what Elijah said to the Lord: ” I have been very zelous for the Lord God Almighty.  The Israelites have rejected your covenant, broken down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 12[:]

[:en]David was in great difficulty.  The archers were ready to shoot him and the foundation of society were shaking.  He was advised by his friends to flee like a bird to the mountain.  He knew God was in His holy temple and on His heavenly throne.  He still trusted a righteous God who hates the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 11[:]

[:en]David was in trouble. He felt that God was “far away” from him.  So he mentioned to God what the wicked men did. What are the deeds of the wicked?  (vs. 3-11) He hunts down the weak He boasts of the cravings his heart, blesses the greedy and reviles the Lord He is proud and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 10[:]

[:en]What David did:  (vs. 1-2)  I will praise you with all my heart I will tell all of your wonders I will be glad and rejoice in you I will sing praise to your name O Most High What God did for David (vs. 3-6) God stumbled and perished my enemies God upheld David’s right and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 9[:]

[:en]”O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth” appears at the beginning and the end of this Psalm.  The first “Lord” means “Jehovah”, the covenant-keeping God, the God who keeps His promise.  The second “Lord” means “the sovereign”, the one who not only has the ability but the authority. The… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 8[:]

[:en]This Psalm was written by David of his experience with Cush.  Cush was one of Saul’s spies and he had brought about the dead of some innocent men because of David.  David was falsely accused of trying to kill Saul and seize the throne.  Instead of revenge, David cried out to God for justice. The… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 7[:]