This Psalm hails the benefits of the house of the Lord. It’s a big deal. The Psalmist loves it. This is where the focus is for the life of those who love their God. Making the pilgrimage there to enjoy of the benefits there. It’s brilliant. It’s a pity though that people have made something […]
Read More Psalm 84 – Be Where You AreWhat’s at stake is the glory of God. When we get to grips with that, it makes things both easier for us and incredibly more passionate and hung about it. The Psalmist in this outburst does not share lyrics that would be considered appropriate for lovey-dovey types who are suggesting all they are saying is […]
Read More Psalm 83 – Let Them KnowIt is very important to respect the Word of God. Respect it for what it says and what it means. The meaning of the Word does to some degree depend on the time it was written and the meaning behind some terms and references. There conflicting accounts on who the ‘gods’ are mentioned in this […]
Read More Psalm 82 – Deal With the InjusticeTwo ears and one mouth, so an adage suggests, means we should be doing twice as much listening as speaking. Just being able to listen at all is the sad lament of the Lord in this tragic Psalm. What is particularly challenging in this Psalm is what is implied as the meaning of listening. This […]
Read More Psalm 81 – If Only You Would ListenYou know when things are not right in a relationship, if you really pay attention. The answers are more clipped, there is a sense that the distance is greater between you. What was once warm and engaging now appears stilted and clinical. It is when you remember what you did that you see the need […]
Read More Psalm 80 – Cry for RestorationOur sensibilities might find this Psalm unsettling. Some of our sensibilities, that is. When the going gets tough it can evoke some tough talk. The situation was definitely tough here. God’s people being abused, God’s house being abused, the name of the Lord was up for abuse by those who chose to do something to […]
Read More Psalm 79 – Tough Times and Tough TalkExasperated. Sometimes this word is the most appropriate for interactions with children. To be fair, I can imagine my parents may have expressed a similar emotion when considering their children. It’s particularly annoying when children fail to acknowledge and remember the level of sacrifice that it has taken to provide the standard of living they […]
Read More Psalm 78 – The Longsuffering GodI will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old. I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds. Your way, O God, is holy. What god is great like our God? You are the God who works wonders; you have made known your might among the peoples. (Psalm 77:11-14) Do something! That’s […]
Read More Psalm 77 – In Times of Trouble: Ponder & MeditateIt is you alone who are to be feared. Who can stand before you when you are angry? (Psalm 76:7) Most people would not pick a fight with the world heavyweight boxing champion. They would not do it because they appreciate how much more superior their opponent would be in a fight. They look at the […]
Read More Psalm 76 – Acknowledging His Greatness in RulingJudgment. It’s not always people’s favourite subject to talk about. Usually because of our inclination to go down some conversational roads that are not too pleasant to consider. As with most conversations, it is something to be considered carefully. That means it has to be considered and this Psalm goes some way to considering it. […]
Read More Psalm 75 – God’s Got It In Hand
