Some reflections on Psalm 9. He has done justice – praise God for that. He is hearing our cry for justice – seek God for that He will bring about justice – thank God for that. The Psalmist praises God for good reason and then uses that as a platform to petition God to keep […]
Read More Psalm 9 – To the God of JusticeSometimes the tears that flow are ones of amazement, wonder and awe. How the Psalmist could reflect on what was around him and pen these words gives an insight on just how appreciative he was on the wonders of God. From up above to the waters beneath and the part humans play in it all […]
Read More Psalm 8 – WonderMy boss at work, some of my work colleagues, some from my social circle too. They all seemed to be on my back and not in a polite way either. The hostility appeared to intensify at times and I knew that I hadn’t done anything wrong. I was working harder than ever and doing my […]
Read More Psalm 7 – God, Righteousness and the RefugeFor His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More Some Tough Discipleship QuestionsOne of the reasons why I love God is that He wants me to be honest. I know He wants me to be honest, because Psalms has verses like this. Sure, there is still the reassurance later on and knowledge that God will come through, but that is not glib or rote. That is coming […]
Read More Psalm 6 – It Ain’t Easy, Help Me OutIt’s worth appreciating something in its entirety. The whole meal, the whole book, all the song, the entire movie. Sometimes though it’s a riff in the song that grabs your attention. It’s the way the chicken is prepared that stirs the reaction. It’s that action sequence that puts the film on another level. Psalm 5 […]
Read More Psalm 5 – ExpectantThe word plea really captures the heart of this Psalm. Plea to God and a plea to people. The safety David finds in God at the conclusion of the Psalm is remarkable and reassuring, but it is the plea to the people in particular that caught my attention. Intriguing that David is calling people away […]
Read More Psalm 4 – PleaSomething I appreciate about the Psalms is the way writers talk from the heart. Here is David on the run from his son. The once highly regarded King is now reverting to his fugitive days before the crown. This is worse, though. It’s not only a family affair, it’s a matter of people who used […]
Read More Psalm 3 – Faith in the Face of OppositionI have an older sister. When we were children, she was bigger and stronger than me. This was evident time and again whenever there was a battle between us. I am sure my parents were amused at my efforts at getting one over on her. It was an act in futility. It would have made […]
Read More Psalm 2 – Conspire or DevoteYeah, I know it’s not December, but I am reaching the conclusion of the challenge I set for myself back at the beginning of December. 30 Days of Thanksgiving. Not that the Thanksgiving is coming to an end, though. Therein lies the meaning of the last entry on December Thanksgiving. It is truly something wonderful […]
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