Psalms

749 results found

“The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone” (Psalm 118:22)

November 20, 2011

The more you read Psalms, the more you recognize the words Jesus spoke. It’s as if God gave us the Messiah’s script centuries before. It’s one thing to say what the Messiah was to say, but it’s another thing to do what He was supposed to do. Jesus says and does all. He is the Capstone.

“Not to us, O LORD, not to us but to your name be the glory” (Psalm 115:1)

November 16, 2011

When you receive praise for a victory remember to give glory to the One who gave you success. Don’t desire fame for yourself. It leads to pride and that to a fall. The same people that praise you will celebrate your demise. Live a life that makes the Lord famous.

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom” (Psalm 111:10)

November 13, 2011

An awareness of the Almighty as Creator and King is in view here. Recognizing Him as God we are awestruck. Our knowledge begins with Him as Creator. Our decisions are guided by the understanding that He is Judge over all. Our passion is shaped by a desire to please and not disappoint Him.

“They grumbled in their tents and did not obey the LORD” (Psalm 106:25)

November 7, 2011

It wasn’t external enemies that kept them out of the Promised Land. It was their internal grumbling. They complained against the food and against their leaders, but really they complained against God. So He allowed the grumblers to die in the wilderness, while raising up a new generation that believed.

“He opened the rock, and water gushed out; like a river it flowed in the desert” (Psalm 105:41)

November 5, 2011

Water is life. When we go through desert times in our lives, Jesus is our Rock. There are seasons of dryness that test us. They teach us to go to the Rock. Even when all looks to be desert, go to Jesus and drink. Why do you thirst? Is it not to remind you that you need Him above all else?

“Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits” (Psalm 103:2)

October 31, 2011

David knew how to encourage himself in the Lord. Here he invites his own soul to number the blessings of serving the Lord. Focusing on the benefits rather than the worries of the day results in a heart of thanksgiving. It helps us experience the joy of the Lord. Let’s start counting now …

“Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song” (Psalm 95:1-2)

October 25, 2011

Don’t go to worship, bring your worship with you. Too many of us arrive at services dry and grumbling, then we rate the worship of others, hoping their worship will ignite ours. Instead, “Come” worshiping!

About Man

October 23, 2011 | Psalm 8 | humanity, theology

Pastor Gary Combs continues his series entitled “Faith Foundations” with this message from Psalm 8. In this Davidic Psalm, the question “What is man?” is posed. This message addresses that question as it discusses the origin, nature and destiny of man.

“Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12)

October 22, 2011

Wisdom understands that our time here is short, so don’t waste your life. Live for God with passion, power, and a sense of Divine urgency. If the “length of our days is seventy,” then stop thinking of retirement. Let God use you up and all the more till the end.

“I will sing of the LORD’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations” (Psalm 89:1)

October 19, 2011

Shouldn’t the One who made man’s mouth receive our songs and praise? What words and songs fill your mouth? Have you taught your children and grandchildren to sing “Jesus Loves Me?” Their mouths only repeat what they hear from ours.