Can a corrupt throne — one that creates trouble by law — become Your ally? They band together against the life of the righteous and condemn the innocent to death. The practice of ‘creating trouble by law’; i.e legislating immorality, has existed since the days of old and continues to this very day even among … Continue reading Legislated Immorality – Psalms 94:20-21
Category: Psalms
Numbered Days – Psalms 90:12
Teach us to number our days carefully so that we may develop wisdom in our hearts. The realization and acceptance of our own mortality works to keep us wise and humble. Dwelling on the limited nature of our existence on this earth grows wisdom in our hearts. Whatever we know or accomplish here in this … Continue reading Numbered Days – Psalms 90:12
Saved – Psalms 89:48
What man can live and never see death? Who can save himself from the power of Sheol? What man can live and never see death the psalmist asks? Jesus the Christ! And by His blood all who trust in Him shall also live and never see death! Death has been defeated. The grave is overcome. … Continue reading Saved – Psalms 89:48
Eternal Shield – Psalms 56:3-4
When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise, In God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid. What can mere man do to me? I’ve thought about this a lot as I have often struggled with being inordinately fearful. When one seeks the … Continue reading Eternal Shield – Psalms 56:3-4
Wise Seekers – Psalms 53:2
God looks down from heaven on the human race to see if there is one who is wise, one who seeks God. God watches His creation faithfully looking for those who are obedient and submissive. He looks to find goodness. He watches for faithfulness among His people. He is constantly looking for the wise one … Continue reading Wise Seekers – Psalms 53:2
He is Hope -Psalms 39:7
“And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you.” Colossians 1:23, "...if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel..." There is a Hope that transcends time. One which rises above the short-lived promises of this existence. A … Continue reading He is Hope -Psalms 39:7
He’s Watchin’ You – Psalms 33:18-22
Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, On those who hope for His lovingkindness, To deliver their soul from death And to keep them alive in famine. Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and our shield. For our heart rejoices in Him, Because we trust in … Continue reading He’s Watchin’ You – Psalms 33:18-22
