Heh. The Message version certainly has a way of putting it. The instruction in this verse is an interesting one and one that I see overlooked in places, but is not necessarily as hard as it appears. For example the Psalmist certainly isn’t instructing us to all of a sudden turn into Lennon/McCartney and come […]
Read More Psalm 98 – Invitation to New PraiseIt’s seen in certain entertainment extravaganzas. The strobe lighting, the smoky atmosphere, the blaring music, the atmosphere is set and as the dancers and backing singers take their place the lights dim, music softens and then builds to a huge noise hyping up the crowd as the main attraction takes to the stage to the […]
Read More Psalm 97 – Invitation to Admire the SupremeThis is not a shy and retiring Psalm. From the get go, the Psalmist is looking for God to do justice. For vengeance to be done properly, it’s best leaving it to the One who will execute it in all fairness, justice and righteousness. This is a great Psalm for God as a good judge. […]
Read More Psalm 94 – There For YouI love the boldness of this Psalm. I love its strong declaration. I love the promise in what it says. To flourish is a concept worthy of investing time in considering and then applying especially when you discover the source, the foundation of all true flourishing. I also love and intrigued by appropriate a Psalm […]
Read More Psalm 92 – Rest, Reflect, Refresh and Replenish[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 DoorsWorship is expressed in different ways. One of the things I am growing to appreciate about worship is how it should help us be a lot more reflective. This kind of Psalm helps with that process. It’s good to get a perspective on life from an eternal standpoint. Here the life of a human is […]
Read More Psalm 90 – One Way to Get The HelpIt 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 ProgressAsking God to do something that has never happened before is audacious. Asking God to do something He has done before should be rather more straightforward. This Psalm, however, still goes to show that approaching God to do something that He has done before is not something to take lightly. Here is a pleasant for […]
Read More Psalm 85 – You Did It Before…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 Are
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