17 O God, from my youth you have taught me,and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds.18 So even to old age and grey hairs,O God, do not forsake me,until I proclaim your might to another generation,your power to all those to come. – Comment: I find, with hair long ago having lost its greyness andContinue reading “Psalm 71; 17-24….A prayer for all ages!”
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Psalm 71: 7-16….David the portent!
7 I have been as a portent to many,but you are my strong refuge. – Is David saying to people (enemies or people in general) look at me and be staggered by what God has done to and through me?8 My mouth is filled with your praise,and with your glory all the day.9 Do notContinue reading “Psalm 71: 7-16….David the portent!”
Psalm 71: 1-11….Is being a ‘portent’ memorial or catastrophic?
Introduction: Reading this portion of Psalm 71, I checked to make sure that my understanding of the word ‘portent’ was accurate. Wikipedia says that its meaning is “a sign or warning that a momentous or calamitous event is likely to happen.” and as an example gives the phrase “many birds are regarded as being portents of death” Their exampleContinue reading “Psalm 71: 1-11….Is being a ‘portent’ memorial or catastrophic?”
Psalm 69:22-36….Two sides of the coin!
David speaking about the enemy! 22 Let their own table before them become a snare;and when they are at peace, let it become a trap.23 Let their eyes be darkened, so that they cannot see,and make their loins tremble continually.24 Pour out your indignation upon them,and let your burning anger overtake them.25 May their campContinue reading “Psalm 69:22-36….Two sides of the coin!”
Psalm 69: 1-12….David explains in detail (today) before he requests (tomorrow).
1 Save me, O God!For the waters have come up to my neck.2 I sink in deep mire,where there is no foothold;I have come into deep waters,and the flood sweeps over me.3 I am weary with my crying out;my throat is parched.My eyes grow dimwith waiting for my God. – David needs God’s help! HeContinue reading “Psalm 69: 1-12….David explains in detail (today) before he requests (tomorrow).”
Psalm 65: 8-13….Common Grace!
Introduction: This follows from yesterday when we looked at verbs related to God. Those verbs were that He hears, atones, chooses, satisfies, answers, gives hope, strengthens and that He deserves awe or is awe inspiring. This half of yhe Psalm gives multiple reasons why He is awe inspiring! 8 ……so that those who dwell atContinue reading “Psalm 65: 8-13….Common Grace!”
Psalm 65: 1-8a….’Verbalize Your Faith!
1 Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion,and to you shall vows be performed.2 O you who hear prayer,to you shall all flesh come.3 When iniquities prevail against me,you atone for our transgressions.4 Blessed is the one you choose and bring near,to dwell in your courts!We shall be satisfied with the goodness ofContinue reading “Psalm 65: 1-8a….’Verbalize Your Faith!”
Psalm 64: 1-10….A Psalm of honesty and insight! A lament!
1 Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint;preserve my life from dread of the enemy.2 Hide me from the secret plots of the wicked,from the throng of evildoers,3 who whet their tongues like swords,who aim bitter words like arrows,4 shooting from ambush at the blameless,shooting at him suddenly and without fear.5 They hold fastContinue reading “Psalm 64: 1-10….A Psalm of honesty and insight! A lament!”
Psalm 63: 1-11….Put yourself in David’s position!
Introduction: David had fled from King Saul when the King had openly declared his intention to murder David! He was with members of his family and a group of outcasts many with past records! He was evading chasing troops through a deserted rough terrain. He had a tenuous hold on life! All his experiences ofContinue reading “Psalm 63: 1-11….Put yourself in David’s position!”
Psalm 62: 1-12….Simple but Profound!
1 For God alone my soul waits in silence;from him comes my salvation.2 He alone is my rock and my salvation,my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken. – David feels secure with God as the source of his salvation, defence and stability!3 How long will all of you attack a manto batter him,like aContinue reading “Psalm 62: 1-12….Simple but Profound!”
As I read it! 