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 […]
Read More Psalm 120 – Dear God, Deal With The LiarsLaw, 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, […]
Read More Psalm 119 – Life in the Law of the LordLike we needed more reasons to praise God, this Psalmist makes a big deal of praising the incomparable Creator of the Universe. The reason? As great as He is, He still looks at those in lowly conditions and picks them up. This is more than rags to riches, this is not about turning a pauper […]
Read More Psalm 113 – In The Habit of Picking You Up[It’s my honour and privilege to share a guest entry on the blog for this entry in the Psalms series. My dear friend and sister in Christ, Afua Gyapomaa Bampoe, aka simplygyaps, shares a compelling insight into this fascinating Psalm.] When thieves steal from a house, they get harsher punishment than stealing on the street. […]
Read More Psalm 91 – Safety Goes Beyond Locked DoorsIt is one thing to come across a lament, but this Psalm in particular is relentless in its commitment to being morose. Sometimes the Psalm is read with an eye looking for the hit where the Psalmist looks up in hope to God, where remembering the goodness of God bursts through the darkness. None of […]
Read More Psalm 88 – When Darkness Is All There IsHumbling yourself before God is a great position for progress. In this position, your accolades, accomplishments and achievements mean nothing. What really matters is the One you approach. What matters is to make much of the One you call. As you make much of Him, so your position is ready to receive even as you […]
Read More Psalm 86 – Position for ProgressTwo 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 TalkI 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 & Meditate
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