35. Continued. David prays for God to be with him and defend him against his enemies. David wanted his enemies defeated and his supporters glad for his success. He declared he would praise God all day long.
36. Wickedness confronts God's love. The wicked person does not know or fear God. He flatters himself so much that he cannot recognize his sin or change his choices. His words are lies and betrayal. He continually seeks evil.
God's love is greater that the greatest thing we can imagine. It is there for all who seek it, no matter what their situation in life. We feast on the abundance of God's love. God's love is the fountain of life. We see light in God's light. David asked for God to continue to love those who know God, and drive the wicked away.
37. Blessings to the righteous. Evil men will pass away. Simply trust that God will take care of you and lay your worries on Him. Do what the Lord wants and he will give you your heart's desire. Commit to Him and trust Him and He will do this. It will become clear as noonday to you that you are on the right path. Be patient, don't get discouraged when you see wicked people succeeding. Don't let your anger cause you to sin. Trust God. Wicked and merciless people hurt good people, but remember what goes around comes around. They will receive what they give out. "It is better to live right and be poor than to be sinful and rich." God will empower the faithful and the wicked will be made weak. God takes care of those who love Him. If you do what the Lord wants He will help you. You may stumble, but you won't crash and burn. David recalls that good people have never been left helpless, their children have never had to beg for food. Those who love God gladly take care of each other.
Tomorrow read Psalms 37:27-39:13
20100613
June 13, 2010 Psalms 33:6-35:21
33. Continued. The heavens and all that is were made because God spoke. God's plans stand firm forever, but not those of men. God watches and sees everything people do. God loves those whose hope is in his unfailing love. We trust His holy name.
34. A psalm of praise and trust. David made a commitment to lavishly praise God at all times. David sought the Lord who delivered him from all his fears. The angel of the Lord lives near those who fear God. David advised that we "taste and see that the Lord is good." Those who seek God will have all their needs met. David's advice to those who wanted to live a long life was to speak truth, do good and seek peace and go after it.
35. A plea for judgment. David asked God to fight against those who went up against David. He asked that his enemies be disgraced and shamed, their plans to ruin David foiled, and that they be driven away by the angel of the Lord. David praised God for rescuing the poor from those who would kick them when they are down. To those who had been troubled, David showed compassion, but when he needed their support they betrayed him. David asked God to prevent his enemies from gloating over any misfortune of David's and bearing false witness against him.
Tomorrow read Psalms 35:22-37:26
34. A psalm of praise and trust. David made a commitment to lavishly praise God at all times. David sought the Lord who delivered him from all his fears. The angel of the Lord lives near those who fear God. David advised that we "taste and see that the Lord is good." Those who seek God will have all their needs met. David's advice to those who wanted to live a long life was to speak truth, do good and seek peace and go after it.
35. A plea for judgment. David asked God to fight against those who went up against David. He asked that his enemies be disgraced and shamed, their plans to ruin David foiled, and that they be driven away by the angel of the Lord. David praised God for rescuing the poor from those who would kick them when they are down. To those who had been troubled, David showed compassion, but when he needed their support they betrayed him. David asked God to prevent his enemies from gloating over any misfortune of David's and bearing false witness against him.
Tomorrow read Psalms 35:22-37:26
20100612
June 12, 2010 Psalms 31:6-33:5
31. Continued. David hated idol worshipers. David loved God and knew He had saved him. David asked God for help because he was in trouble. People wanted David dead and the only one he could trust was God. David asked God to rise up against the wicked and defeat them. David loved God because He he knew God heard him cry out to Him. Love the Lord and put your hope in Him.
32. A prayer during distress. Blessed is the forgiven man. Once David confessed his sins to God he became strong. David knew God would protect him. David could hear the voice of God telling him He would teach him the way he should go, and He would counsel and guide him. When a man trusts God, he is protected by God. Be grateful and rejoice in the Lord!
33. The Lord provides and delivers. Praise God with your songs, harps and lyres. Sing and shout for joy! The word of the Lord in true and He is faithful. The Lord loves justice and righteousness and the earth is full of his unfailing love.
Tomorrow read Psalms 33:6-35:21
32. A prayer during distress. Blessed is the forgiven man. Once David confessed his sins to God he became strong. David knew God would protect him. David could hear the voice of God telling him He would teach him the way he should go, and He would counsel and guide him. When a man trusts God, he is protected by God. Be grateful and rejoice in the Lord!
33. The Lord provides and delivers. Praise God with your songs, harps and lyres. Sing and shout for joy! The word of the Lord in true and He is faithful. The Lord loves justice and righteousness and the earth is full of his unfailing love.
Tomorrow read Psalms 33:6-35:21
20100611
June 11, 2010 Psalms 27:7-31:5
27. Continued. David asked God to hear him and be merciful to him. He heard his heart seeking the face of God. Though his father and mother abandon him, he knew God would not. David expressed confidence that he would see the goodness of God in the land of the living.
28. A prayer of help. As David called to the Lord he lifted up his hands. He asked for protection from his enemies who were nice to their neighbors while secretly despising them. Because they have no regard for the works of God, He will tear them down. David was joyful because of the help God gave him. He asked God to bless His people and carry them forever.
29. The Lord of the thunderstorm. All glory, strength and honor belong to God. The God of glory thunders. His voice is everywhere, over the waters, in the forests, in the desert, over the people. His voice is powerful and majestic and He blesses His people with peace.
30. The Lord is my helper. David described what God did to save him from his enemies. God's anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime. David asked what good it would do if he died, because then he couldn't praise God. David gave all credit to God for turning his wailing into dancing, and clothing him with joy. David promised to praise God forever.
31. My times are in thy hand. David took refuge in God and asked for His protection. He asked God to hear his prayers. God was his rock and fortress, and he asked God to lead and guide him. He committed his spirit to God and asked him to save him. David called God the God of truth.
Tomorrow read Psalms 31:6-33:5
28. A prayer of help. As David called to the Lord he lifted up his hands. He asked for protection from his enemies who were nice to their neighbors while secretly despising them. Because they have no regard for the works of God, He will tear them down. David was joyful because of the help God gave him. He asked God to bless His people and carry them forever.
29. The Lord of the thunderstorm. All glory, strength and honor belong to God. The God of glory thunders. His voice is everywhere, over the waters, in the forests, in the desert, over the people. His voice is powerful and majestic and He blesses His people with peace.
30. The Lord is my helper. David described what God did to save him from his enemies. God's anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime. David asked what good it would do if he died, because then he couldn't praise God. David gave all credit to God for turning his wailing into dancing, and clothing him with joy. David promised to praise God forever.
31. My times are in thy hand. David took refuge in God and asked for His protection. He asked God to hear his prayers. God was his rock and fortress, and he asked God to lead and guide him. He committed his spirit to God and asked him to save him. David called God the God of truth.
Tomorrow read Psalms 31:6-33:5
20100610
June 10, 2010 Psalms 24:7-27:6
24. Continued. This next part sounds like the chorus of a song to me as David told the gates to open to the Lord, the King of glory, so He could come in.
25. Prayer for guidance and protection. David trusted God and depended on Him for help with his enemies. David asked God not to shame him because he loved and trusted Him. David also asked for guidance from God to show him the paths God wanted him to take. He asked forgiveness for his sins and asked that God remember him in love. To those who love Him and obey his commandements, God's ways are good. David knew that He could depend on God. David asked for protection from his enemies and ease from his worries, fears and anguish. David asked God to redeem Israel from their troubles as well.
26. The basis of judgement. David justified himself by listing the ways he followed the commandments God. He asked God to test and try him and see if he didn't pass the test. He did not hang out with deceitful people or hypocrites. He didn't approve of wicked people and their actions. He worshiped God and rejoiced in the temple. David asked God not to treat him like a sinner and take away his life. David obeyed God's commandments and he intended to continuing to do so.
27. David's song of fearless trust in God. With God on his side, David didn't fear anyone. No matter what enemy attacked, he knew God was on his side and would protect him. David wanted one thing: to live in God's house all his life and seek Him in the temple. David knew God would protect him and he would sing praises to God.
Tomorrow read Psalms 27:7-31:5
25. Prayer for guidance and protection. David trusted God and depended on Him for help with his enemies. David asked God not to shame him because he loved and trusted Him. David also asked for guidance from God to show him the paths God wanted him to take. He asked forgiveness for his sins and asked that God remember him in love. To those who love Him and obey his commandements, God's ways are good. David knew that He could depend on God. David asked for protection from his enemies and ease from his worries, fears and anguish. David asked God to redeem Israel from their troubles as well.
26. The basis of judgement. David justified himself by listing the ways he followed the commandments God. He asked God to test and try him and see if he didn't pass the test. He did not hang out with deceitful people or hypocrites. He didn't approve of wicked people and their actions. He worshiped God and rejoiced in the temple. David asked God not to treat him like a sinner and take away his life. David obeyed God's commandments and he intended to continuing to do so.
27. David's song of fearless trust in God. With God on his side, David didn't fear anyone. No matter what enemy attacked, he knew God was on his side and would protect him. David wanted one thing: to live in God's house all his life and seek Him in the temple. David knew God would protect him and he would sing praises to God.
Tomorrow read Psalms 27:7-31:5
20100609
June 9, 2010 Psalms 22-24:6
22. A cry of anguish. (There are some remarkable similarities in this psalm and the crucifixion of Jesus as told in the Book of Matthew. Also, I would like to know what circumstance David found himself in at the time he wrote this psalm.) David felt that God abandoned him and asked why? David expressed feelings of shame and unworthiness yet in spite of that God gave him life. David belonged to God before he was born. David felt afraid and vulnerable to the dangers he sensed all around him. His courage and strength were low. David spoke of intense thirst, of having his hands and feet pierced, and his garments being divided by lot among the gloating onlookers. David asked for God to stay near him and protect him. David praised God and knew that God takes care of those who suffer. People will always know God because he wills it.
23. The shepherd psalm. God knows what we need and will make sure we have it. In Him we'll find rest, protection and comfort. David knew that his life would be sweet and that he'd live with God forever.
24. Song to the King of glory. The earth and everything in it belongs to God. People who do and think good will be with the Lord. People who seek God shall be saved.
Tomorrow read Psalms 24:7-27:6
23. The shepherd psalm. God knows what we need and will make sure we have it. In Him we'll find rest, protection and comfort. David knew that his life would be sweet and that he'd live with God forever.
24. Song to the King of glory. The earth and everything in it belongs to God. People who do and think good will be with the Lord. People who seek God shall be saved.
Tomorrow read Psalms 24:7-27:6
20100608
June 8, 2010 Psalms 18:37-21:13
18. Continued. David gave credit to God for his success in battle. David knew that God had given him what he had - his possessions and responsibilities. David praised God who had his back.
19. The works and word of God. The skies continually tell of the wonders of God. Day after day, night after night, though they never speak a word, their message informs everyone on the planet that God is there. God has made the heavens like a tent for the sun, enclosing it's heat on the earth. God's law is perfect, giving us life and light and joy. There is great reward in keeping God's commandments. David asked God to keep him from sin. He hoped his offering of song and thoughts were pleasing to God.
20. A prayer for the king. David asked for help from God for guidance and protection. He also hoped for God to accept his sacrifices and burnt offerings. He asked for the desires of his heart to be granted and his plans to succeed. He would know the reason for his success was that God had allowed it. David knew that God had saved him and answers prayers. He knew some people put their trust in their horses and chariots, but he put his trust in God. His enemies were made weak while he was strong.
21. Splendor and success of the king. God blessed David lavishly. He granted him the desire of his heart (and why not, since his heart's desire was to please God?) David was given material wealth as well as a prosperous kingdom. He was protected from his enemies as he praised God.
Tomorrow read Psalms 22-24:6
19. The works and word of God. The skies continually tell of the wonders of God. Day after day, night after night, though they never speak a word, their message informs everyone on the planet that God is there. God has made the heavens like a tent for the sun, enclosing it's heat on the earth. God's law is perfect, giving us life and light and joy. There is great reward in keeping God's commandments. David asked God to keep him from sin. He hoped his offering of song and thoughts were pleasing to God.
20. A prayer for the king. David asked for help from God for guidance and protection. He also hoped for God to accept his sacrifices and burnt offerings. He asked for the desires of his heart to be granted and his plans to succeed. He would know the reason for his success was that God had allowed it. David knew that God had saved him and answers prayers. He knew some people put their trust in their horses and chariots, but he put his trust in God. His enemies were made weak while he was strong.
21. Splendor and success of the king. God blessed David lavishly. He granted him the desire of his heart (and why not, since his heart's desire was to please God?) David was given material wealth as well as a prosperous kingdom. He was protected from his enemies as he praised God.
Tomorrow read Psalms 22-24:6
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