Exasperated. 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 & MeditateIt is you alone who are to be feared. Who can stand before you when you are angry? (Psalm 76:7) Most people would not pick a fight with the world heavyweight boxing champion. They would not do it because they appreciate how much more superior their opponent would be in a fight. They look at the […]
Read More Psalm 76 – Acknowledging His Greatness in RulingJudgment. It’s not always people’s favourite subject to talk about. Usually because of our inclination to go down some conversational roads that are not too pleasant to consider. As with most conversations, it is something to be considered carefully. That means it has to be considered and this Psalm goes some way to considering it. […]
Read More Psalm 75 – God’s Got It In HandPsalm 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
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