Psalm 126 – When He Restores

It’s quite something to read this Psalm. Remember when God restored us before? We need Him to restore again. And as we cry out for Him to restore, so we return with joy at the response He gives. When He restores. The restoration is the taste of the Eden lost. When He restores it is […]

Psalm 125 – A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

When you are surrounded by the Lord you get to truly see why it is so good to have Him as a fortress. Even as cities were protected by walls, there is something about being protected by the Lord. Protected from outside elements that seek to cause harm, but as well as that protected within […]

Psalm 124 – If It Had Not Been …

This Psalm right here is a great song to remember that you are not as self-reliant, independent, self-sufficient and all that which you like to believe from time to time. Indeed this Psalm right here blatantly acknowledges that bad though things might appear, not only could it be a lot worse but it would have […]

Psalm 123 – Mercy From Contempt

The collection of Psalms would have informed you by now that there are plenty of good reasons for praise and worship. This particular Psalm gives another reason for worship and it is a tough reason to take. Worship from the pain of contempt. Enduring the pain of active insults and bitterness that’s experienced. It is […]

Psalm 122 – Praying for the Peace

They called it the City of David. Were there an advisor at the time there might have been a suggestion to change its name to something glamorous like Davidopolis or Davidtown. You might think that’s a little silly, but why do you think there are places called Alexandria or Jamestown? Nope, they didn’t change its […]

Psalm 121 – What A Comfort

When I was a child, sometimes I would get scared before going to bed. It would take my Mum or Dad to sit with me and calm me down. They weren’t the storytelling types, but they did the best they could and knowing they were there for me like that was a great reassurance in […]

Psalm 120 – Dear God, Deal With The Liars

This Psalm is intensely personal. Here is a Psalmist dealing with some nasty pieces of work who make matters worse for him through their lying. Few things in life are more despicable than deceitful people in your space. Sounding sweet in one breath to your face whilst sowing discord behind your back. Talking tough and […]

Psalm 119 – Life in the Law of the Lord

Law, Word, Statutes, Precepts, Decrees, Commands and Promises. Seven words used often in NIV in this Psalm to express what had been stated in the first Psalm. That the man is blessed who delights in the Law of the Lord and meditates on it day and night. That blessing is expressed in suffering and hardship, […]

Psalm 118 – You Have Become My Salvation

To be honest with you, different Psalms bring out different responses in me. Some are interesting, some are challenging, some take a while to grab my interest, some are heart-wrenching. This Psalm, however, evoked such a wild reaction in me I could not hold back the tears of adoration and acclamation to the Lord who […]

Psalm 117 – Global Invitation to Praise

Sometimes the brief ones says it all. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden