It is a beautiful thing to see. Brothers together in harmony. I love it when I see it. Brothers in a band making beautiful music that blesses others because they compliment each other so well. Brothers in a football team playing for each other as much without possession as with it, spurring each other onto […]
Read More Psalm 133 – Brothers UnitedFor His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More Psalm 132 – Where He Chooses To DwellThe picture the Psalmist evokes in verse two of this Psalm is powerful. It’s the response and a great contrast to a first verse that’s hung up with the hype of getting wrapped up with things truly beyond our comprehension. How is it done? How can it be done? Why was it done? When will […]
Read More Psalm 131 – Calm DownThis is a wonderful Psalm. From the crying out from the depths to the cry to Israel to put their hope in the Lord, it’s sweet and concise. One of the things I love about the Psalms is the primacy of a right relationship with God and how He initiates that in His character. I […]
Read More Psalm 130 – Access to Redemption: Wait For It …Patient, kind, tender, compassionate, forgiving and merciful. Reassuring and beautiful qualities of our glorious Lord. He is not a soft touch, though. Neither are His people. They likewise can express those godly values and yet be aware of the pressing force of opposition that has blighted them over time. That enemy, for the Psalmist, was […]
Read More Psalm 129 – When Dealing with Great OppositionIt sells really well. How to get rich quick. How do find Mr/Miss Right and enjoy true love forever. How to be a great parent. How to live without sickness. Those kinds of promises have people rushing to get the latest books, watch the latest videos, attend the latest conferences, buy into the latest craze […]
Read More Psalm 128 – Basis of Being BlessedInteresting Psalm this. House, city, anxiety, sleep and the benefit of children. Not on the surface the most connected of issues, until you look at that first word: house. I don’t read the house mentioned here as only a physical construction. It’s not just the bricks and mortar. It is all about the habitat. Whether […]
Read More Psalm 127 – Who Is Building Your House?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 […]
Read More Psalm 123 – Mercy From ContemptWhen 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 […]
Read More Psalm 121 – What A ComfortThis 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 Liars
