Tag: Psalms

[:en]The Psalmist was in a very dangerous situation: He was in depth – He cried out to the Lord for mercy (v. 1) He was in the court – He could not stand with a record of sins (v. 3).  He was asking for forgiveness He was in the dark – He was like a… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 130[:]

[:en]There are so many pictures of suffering found in the Word of God:  Going through the storm……going through the furnace……going through a battle……carrying a burden…… a thorn in the flesh. The Psalmist was using plowing as a picture of personal suffering.  He was being greatly oppressed.  They were plowing his back.  They don’t care how… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 129[:]

[:en]The central message of this Psalm is to fear the Lord and walk in His ways.  What does it mean to fear the Lord?  It means showing loving reverence to the Lord. What are the blessings if we fear the Lord? Satifsfaction – “You will eat the fruits of your labor” (v. 2a) Prosperity –… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 128[:]

[:en]This is a Psalm of Solomon, one of my favorite Psalm.  “Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain.  Unless the Lord watches over the city,the watcher stand guard in vain” (v. 1) Yes, without God, we can do nothing” (John 15:5).  He is the builder and the watcher.   Without Him, the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 127[:]

[:en]There is a saying “You reap what you sow”.  The Psalmist said:  “Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy.  He who goes out weeping carrying seed to sow will return with songs of joy carrying sheaves with him” (vs. 5-6) As a Christian, you are to sow the seed of the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalams 126[:]

[:en]”As the mountain surrounds Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds His people both now and forever” (v. 2) Mountain signfies stability and security.  As citizens of God, we are safe and secured under His care.  We can depend on Him because He is our refuge and strength .  Trust the Lord.  Bow down to Him.  Submit… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 125[:]

[:en]David declared that God is on their side.  He spoke in symbolic language comparing his enemies to ferocious animals who would attack and swallow them alive.  Not only will they be eaten up, the flood would have engulfed them ,  the torment and the ranging water would have swept them away.  Then he switched to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 124[:]

[:en]The Jews had been enduring scorn, ridicule and contempt of their enemies.  So the Psalmist gave them these advices. Lift your eyes to the Lord in heaven – He is sovereign Look to the hand of the master for help – He is powerful Ask from the Lord our God for mercy – He is… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 123[:]

[:en]The Psalmist was glad to go to Jerusalem.  It was the holy city and the temple was there.  They went there to celebrate the greatness and goodness of God.  They went there to worship God, to praise Him, and to pray for peace and prosperity. Are you happy to go the the house of God… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 122[:]

[:en]This Psalm is special to me because whenever I need help, when I travel, when I am in danger, I will  meditate on this Psalm.  It gives me assurance and comfort  that God is my helper, keeper and watcher. “I lift up my eyes to the hills – where does my help come form?  My… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 121[:]