Psalm 74 does not paint a pleasant picture. The sanctuary has been ransacked and laid to waste. Mockers of God are in the ascendancy and those who love Him and His statutes are seemingly in disarray. Leading to this outcry, this moving plea and lament. Sometimes it feels like a lost art being able to […]
Read More Psalm 74 – Bring Salvation For Your Sake, O GodThe first part of this Psalm is something that a lot of people can relate to. It appears as though the rich are getting richer on the back of the poor who are getting poorer. The disparity between the two appears all the more stark and the degree of the unfairness of it all leaves […]
Read More Psalm 73 – Turning PointThe glory of God is of utmost importance to the writer of this Psalm. It is fundamental that in all things the reputation of the Lord is maintained. That maintenence in this case is through the one who will rule. Here the rule is not about the rich getting richer or dominant corporate forces oppressing […]
Read More Psalm 72 – Appeal for Righteous RuleWhatever my 12 year old daughter says, I am not that old at all. I love the sentiment in this section of the Psalm, though. I love it for its perspective on praise. I can certainly relate to God being a big part of my life from my youth to now. He has been teaching […]
Read More Psalm 71 – Praise Over TimeThis Psalm is listed as a petition. You can see why from the start to the finish of this brief piece. The Psalmist doesn’t need to mess about with the issue, he is surrounded by those seeking his downfall, there are those who would relish in his demise, but as a servant of God, the […]
Read More Psalm 70 – Help Me For Your Sake, O GodThe Psalmist wrings out seemingly every ounce of trust in the light of the pain he is going through. His declaration of trust and worship are not made lightly at all. This plea in the agony, remains something amazing to read and learn from. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More Psalm 69 – Plea in the AgonyThis is a wondrous sprawling trek through life. Thank God He is a Saviour. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More Psalm 68 – God of SalvationThis is a sumptuous Psalm of praise. I just love the refrain. I read it and imagine people from every culture, ethnic group, language and background acknowledging the truths in these Psalm and responding to it with resounding praise. Judging with fairness, giving the earth its increase and blessing those He loves. No wonder there’s […]
Read More Psalm 67 – Let All The Peoples Praise YouIf you follow some people’s perception of life in Christ, you would get the impression that nothing bad should happen to believers. You could also view all the bad things that have happened to you as awful in and of themselves and that’s all there is about it. That’s why some have a problem with […]
Read More Psalm 66 – Praise for the Place of AbundanceThe background I came from made a big deal of expressive praise. They were not content to merely verbally agree with a pleasant comment, the whole body had to get involved and the noise had to be loud. Very expressive. Since those formative days, I have engaged in different gatherings with more sedate, reflective and […]
Read More Psalm 65 – Such A Good God
