What’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 & MeditateThe 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 RuleThis 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 God
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