Turn my eyes from looking at what is worthless; give me life in Your ways. In a culture like ours where we are always setting some electronic image before our eyes , the Psalmist’s request is relevant and poignant. Isn't it safe to say that most of what we are feasting our eyes upon, on … Continue reading Worse Than Worthless – Psalms 119:37
Category: Psalms
For His Own Sake – Psalms 103:10
He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor punished us according to our iniquities. We realize that He has not dealt with us according to our iniquities for if He did, we would simply be dead. His perfect justice could allow nothing less. Fortunately, He is patient with us and gracious to … Continue reading For His Own Sake – Psalms 103:10
Legislated Immorality – Psalms 94:20-21
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
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
