Psalm 31 captures a lot of what the Psalmist has to say about what to do when you’re in a tight spot. It refers to themes that have been prominent in Psalms so far. Themes of the character of God, the ability to access from Him in a right relationship with Him. There was one […]
Read More Psalm 31 – Open Spaces to RoamWhen there is success in an endeavour there is reason for praise. Seeing sports personalities and their fans celebrating key victories is a prime example of that in action. Considering the contents of this Psalm, no wonder there wasn’t going to be any gagging going on. Rescues from dangerous situations, turning around potentially fatal circumstances, […]
Read More Psalm 30 – Reasons To PraiseCredit where credit’s due. James Earl Jones had a brilliant voice. The guy who gave us the menace in the utterances of Darth Vader was a masterful orator in his own way. Morgan Freeman has distinctive tones that also does much for the listener. For these and other noted speakers it is something about the […]
Read More Psalm 29 – Something About His VoiceIt would be very tempting when it appears as though evil is prevailing to slip into some of it. The Psalmist was aware of the sorts who would put up a good front but behind the smiling eyes would lurk the menacing type who would betray in a heartbeat. He was aware of the types […]
Read More Psalm 28 – Sticking With HimWaiting. Circumstances can determine how you wait. If the situation is pressing, there may be something of the urgent that makes waiting very difficult. How often we need to let God know what time it is and how He needs to be quick. This Psalm is great for helping with waiting. This reminds us that […]
Read More Psalm 27 – How To WaitThe Psalmist was not perfect. Neither was he writing from a position of never having done a thing wrong in his life. Nevertheless the claims he makes in this Psalm are bold ones. Very bold ones indeed – trusted in the Lord without wavering, walked in his integrity, washes his hands in innocence before God. […]
Read More Psalm 26 – Bless Him Because We Belong to HimWhen you are hemmed in from various tough circumstances in life you know the reality of being in warfare. It’s just that the war is not against personalities. It is not against people. It is against something far more sinister than that. This Psalm is a great one to help in the trenches of life’s […]
Read More Psalm 25 – A Song From the TrenchesThe Psalmist in this one makes an interesting assumption in this piece. Namely that to be with the Lord in His temple is a desirable place to be. He can back that up, however, by saying that those who want to be there are blessed and are recipients of good stuff from the God […]
Read More Psalm 24 – Who Is Going Up To Be With My Lord?The 23rd Psalm is arguably the most well-known. You talk of scriptures to memorise and this one is right up there. So familiar is it that sometimes we can take it for granted and think we know it when there may be more to it than that. This is why it remains worthwhile reflecting and […]
Read More Psalm 23 – Green PasturesLike some of the Psalms that’s been covered so far, this one takes on the comparison between the light and dark of the relationship with God. Light is seen towards the end – just like the whole weeping enduring for the night and joy coming in the morning. That morning side is very clear as […]
Read More Psalm 22 – Where Were You When I Needed You?
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