January 3, 2025
“I lay down and slept; I woke again, for the Lord sustained me” (Psalm 3:5 ESV). Anyone who has experienced a sleepless night filled with worry and fear knows what a gift it is to be able to lay down and sleep. David understood this. For he had spent many a sleepless night as a
December 27, 2024
“Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation. When his breath departs, he returns to the earth; on that very day his plans perish” (Psalms 146:3-4 ESV). The history of the kings of Israel and Judah is a tragic one. For although they occasionally had a
December 20, 2024
“Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!” (Psalm 139:23-24 ESV). In this psalm, David prayed for God to “search” his heart and reveal to him any worries or wickedness, so that
November 22, 2024
“Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors” (Psalm 119:24 ESV). Psalm 119 is an acrostic based on the letters of the Hebrew alphabet. It’s theme is appropriately the Word of God. Every verse is an ode to the Scriptures. In verse 24, the psalmist described the Word as God’s “testimonies” and as his
November 13, 2024
“Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation” (Psalm 111:1 ESV). The Psalmist announced his intent to praise and give thanks to the Lord in the company of the congregation. He describes what he will do, with what motive he
November 9, 2024
“For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things” (Psalm 107:9 ESV). Why is there such a longing in the human soul? Why this emptiness that no physical thing, nor human relationship can fill? We hunger and thirst, so we attempt to satisfy our craving, but to no avail.
November 6, 2024
“Who can utter the mighty deeds of the Lord, or declare all his praise?” (Psalm 106:2 ESV). The Psalmist’s questions beg the answer, “No one.” How can we number the glorious actions of our God? He is omnipotent and eternal. Who knows all that He has done, is doing, or will do? A list of
October 29, 2024
“I will sing of steadfast love and justice; to you, O LORD, I will make music” (Psalm 101:1 ESV). David understood something about God’s “love and justice.” He had learned both the loving mercy and the holy righteousness of God. He therefore determined to sing and make music to the Lord, worshiping Him in fullness
October 22, 2024
“So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12 NKJV). Psalm 90 bears the superscription, “A Prayer of Moses, the man of God.” It encourages the reader to be aware of the fleeting nature of life and to be determined not to waste it. This is not
October 20, 2024
“I will not violate my covenant or alter the word that went forth from my lips. Once for all I have sworn by my holiness; I will not lie to David. His offspring shall endure forever, his throne as long as the sun before me” (Psalm 89:34-36 ESV). In Psalm 89, the Lord spoke of