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: 13-21….David begs for help!

13 But as for me, my prayer is to you, O LORD.At an acceptable time, O God,in the abundance of your steadfast love answer me in your saving faithfulness.14 Deliver mefrom sinking in the mire;let me be delivered from my enemiesand from the deep waters.15 Let not the flood sweep over me,or the deep swallowContinue reading “Psalm 69: 13-21….David begs for help!”

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 68: 28-35….As Psalm 68 comes to a close….

28 Summon your power, O God,the power, O God, by which you have worked for us.29 Because of your temple at Jerusalemkings shall bear gifts to you.30 Rebuke the beasts that dwell among the reeds,the herd of bulls with the calves of the peoples.Trample underfoot those who lust after tribute;scatter the peoples who delight inContinue reading “Psalm 68: 28-35….As Psalm 68 comes to a close….”

Psalm 68: 19-27….Victory Assured!

19 Blessed be the Lord,who daily bears us up;God is our salvation. Selah – Think about that! Never forget it!20 Our God is a God of salvation,and to GOD, the Lord, belong deliverances from death.21 But God will strike the heads of his enemies,the hairy crown of him who walks in his guilty ways. –Continue reading “Psalm 68: 19-27….Victory Assured!”

Psalm 68: 1-18….Triumphant, Joyful Victory!

Introduction: This is a longer passage than I usually quote, but I couldn’t find an earlier break which left me making ‘a unit’ of the reading! So I’ll say less and hopefully still throw some light on the passage! 1 God shall arise, his enemies shall be scattered;and those who hate him shall flee beforeContinue reading “Psalm 68: 1-18….Triumphant, Joyful Victory!”

Psalm 66: 13-20….I will worship God! Will others follow?

I will come into your house with burnt offerings;I will perform my vows to you,14 that which my lips utteredand my mouth promised when I was in trouble.15 I will offer to you burnt offerings of fattened animals,with the smoke of the sacrifice of rams;I will make an offering of bulls and goats. Selah ChristiansContinue reading “Psalm 66: 13-20….I will worship God! Will others follow?”

Psalm 66: 1-12….Do all people sing with joy to God?

Introduction: At the top of this Psalm in the Bible there is the following heading – “TO THE CHOIRMASTER. A SONG. A PSALM.” Because it is a song obviously it is meant to be sung. Because it is a Biblical Psalm it is divinely inspired! Verse 4 is staggering in what it says – “AllContinue reading “Psalm 66: 1-12….Do all people sing with joy to God?”

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!”