98. Continued. Tell everyone on earth to sing joyfully to the Lord. Use musical instruments and make beautiful music for God's glory. Shout for joy and celebrate! Let all creation - the earth itself, and people, worship God. He is coming to judge in honesty and equity.
99. Praise to a Holy God. All the nations of the earth should know that God rules the earth. Let us praise His name and know that He is King. Worship and exalt God. Moses, Aaron and Samuel were His priests and called His name. He spoke to them from a pillar of cloud and they followed His commandments. God answered their prayers and forgave their sins, though he punished them when they did wrong. We praise God and worship only Him.
100. A Song of Praise and Joy. Shout for joy to the Lord, everyone on earth. Worship Him with gladness and joyful songs. God made us and we belong to Him. Be thankful and praise Him in His temple. God is good! His love and faithfulness will last forever.
101. A Perfect Heart.
Dear God,
I will sing to you and celebrate your love and justice. I will behave wisely and carefully to be blameless. When will you come to me? I will walk in my house with integrity. I promise not to become corrupt, or take part in anything crooked. I won't be dishonest or deceitful. I will not tolerate people who gossip or brag about themselves. I will seek faithful and trustworthy people to be my advisors
and only an honest man will be my official. No one who lies or cheats will have a place in my court. Every morning I will destroy those who do evil, so they will be cut off from the city of the Lord.
Love, David
102. A Prayer in Time of Trouble. Dear Lord, I need you now, please hear my request. The days of my life are vanishing like smoke, my bones burn like they are in a furnace. My heart is shriveling and I've lost my appetite. I am reduced to skin and bones and my groaning never stops. I am like a lonely owl in the desert or a bird alone on a roof.
Tomorrow read Psalms 102:8-104:4
20100706
July 6, 2010 Psalms 94:17-98:3
94. Continued. When his foot was slipping, God's love supported him. When he was anxious and full of fear, God's consolation brought joy to his soul. Can unjust rulers and governments be aligned with God? Our protection comes from God, He will defeat the wicked who would try to destroy us.
95. Praise to the Lord and Warning Against Unbelief. Sing and shout for joy to the Lord! Let us come before Him with thanksgiving and worship Him with music and song. God made all that is. Let us bow down and worship God who leads us, the people of his flock. Today, if you hear His voice, don't harden your heart as the children of Israel did; they tested God in spite of seeing His great miracles with their own eyes. He was angry with them for 40 years. Their hearts went astray and did not know God. So He swore an oath in His anger that they would never enter His rest.
96. A Call to Worship the Lord. Sing to Lord, all the people of earth! Proclaim His salvation, declare His glory and marvelous deeds to everyone. The Lord is great and worthy of praise. Give all glory due to God. Worship Him and tremble before Him. Let everything in the world celebrate that the Lord will come to judge the people on earth in His truth.
97. The Lord's Power and Dominion. The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad. His throne is built on righteousness and justice. The presence of God is great - fire and lightning are under His control. Those who brag about useless idols they worship are ashamed when they see their idols bow down to God. The Lord rules the whole earth and He is more glorious than all the false gods. Love the Lord and hate evil! God protects His loyal people and rescues them from violence. "If you obey and do right, a light will show you the way and fill you with happiness." You are God's people. Celebrate!
98. The Lord Works Miracles. Sing a new song to praise God! He has worked miracles and has won the victory. The Lord has shown nations that He has the power to save and bring justice. God has been faithful to Israel and His power is seen everywhere on earth.
Tomorrow read Psalms 98:4-102:7
95. Praise to the Lord and Warning Against Unbelief. Sing and shout for joy to the Lord! Let us come before Him with thanksgiving and worship Him with music and song. God made all that is. Let us bow down and worship God who leads us, the people of his flock. Today, if you hear His voice, don't harden your heart as the children of Israel did; they tested God in spite of seeing His great miracles with their own eyes. He was angry with them for 40 years. Their hearts went astray and did not know God. So He swore an oath in His anger that they would never enter His rest.
96. A Call to Worship the Lord. Sing to Lord, all the people of earth! Proclaim His salvation, declare His glory and marvelous deeds to everyone. The Lord is great and worthy of praise. Give all glory due to God. Worship Him and tremble before Him. Let everything in the world celebrate that the Lord will come to judge the people on earth in His truth.
97. The Lord's Power and Dominion. The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad. His throne is built on righteousness and justice. The presence of God is great - fire and lightning are under His control. Those who brag about useless idols they worship are ashamed when they see their idols bow down to God. The Lord rules the whole earth and He is more glorious than all the false gods. Love the Lord and hate evil! God protects His loyal people and rescues them from violence. "If you obey and do right, a light will show you the way and fill you with happiness." You are God's people. Celebrate!
98. The Lord Works Miracles. Sing a new song to praise God! He has worked miracles and has won the victory. The Lord has shown nations that He has the power to save and bring justice. God has been faithful to Israel and His power is seen everywhere on earth.
Tomorrow read Psalms 98:4-102:7
20100705
July 5, 2010 Psalms 91:14-94:16
91. Continued. God protects the ones who love Him and speak to Him. He will answer when they call Him and keep them safe.
92. Praise for the Lord's Goodness. It is good to praise God with music. In the morning and evening make music for God because we are grateful for all He does for us. See the works of God and rejoice! Senseless people don't understand that the wicked spring up like grass, and flourish, but they will be forever destroyed. Eventually, the evil people will be scattered and the righteous will flourish in the courts of God.
93. The Majesty of the Lord. The Lord wears majesty and is armed with strength. The world is where He put it and will not be moved. He rules and is eternal. When the surf is high and waves pound like thunder, know that God is greater and rules over all for eternity.
94. The Lord Punishes the Guilty. Whoever wrote this Psalm asked God to punish the wicked. He asked that they be paid back what they deserve. How long would the wicked be happy? They are proud, boastful, arrogant, cruel and brutal. They are so caught up in their own power they don't think God notices them. Can't these fools see? Won't they ever learn? God gave us eyes and ears, so He can hear and see. God gives us knowledge and He'll correct us too. God knows the thoughts and plans of people and how useless they are. Blessed is the person God teaches and changes from His law. Who will take a stand for God against evil?
Tomorrow read Psalms 94:17-98:3
92. Praise for the Lord's Goodness. It is good to praise God with music. In the morning and evening make music for God because we are grateful for all He does for us. See the works of God and rejoice! Senseless people don't understand that the wicked spring up like grass, and flourish, but they will be forever destroyed. Eventually, the evil people will be scattered and the righteous will flourish in the courts of God.
93. The Majesty of the Lord. The Lord wears majesty and is armed with strength. The world is where He put it and will not be moved. He rules and is eternal. When the surf is high and waves pound like thunder, know that God is greater and rules over all for eternity.
94. The Lord Punishes the Guilty. Whoever wrote this Psalm asked God to punish the wicked. He asked that they be paid back what they deserve. How long would the wicked be happy? They are proud, boastful, arrogant, cruel and brutal. They are so caught up in their own power they don't think God notices them. Can't these fools see? Won't they ever learn? God gave us eyes and ears, so He can hear and see. God gives us knowledge and He'll correct us too. God knows the thoughts and plans of people and how useless they are. Blessed is the person God teaches and changes from His law. Who will take a stand for God against evil?
Tomorrow read Psalms 94:17-98:3
20100704
4th of July, 2010 Psalms 89:38-91:13
89. Continued. God was angry with His chosen king and broke His agreement with him. The city was destroyed and his enemies rejoiced. The kingdom was broken. He asked God to remember them before death, because life is short. He asked God to remember them and the way they were treated by their enemies.
Book 4
90. Eternal God and Mortal Man. A prayer of Moses, the man of God. Moses proclaimed the existence of God before anything. A thousand years is like yesterday to God. He sweeps men away in the sleep of death, like grass which grows new in the morning and by evening it is dead. Moses lamented that they were doomed to die before reaching the promised land because they had broken God's covenant. Moses asked God for wisdom to be given them while they lived, even if their lives were short. He asked God to help them to be grateful for the time they did have to live and not take it for granted. He asked for God's blessings.
91. The Security of the Godly. Live under God's protection by trusting in Him and He will save you from peril. You will have no need to fear what can harm you. God is your fortress and He will protect you from calamities which befall the wicked. (Verses 11&12 are spoken by Satan when he tries to tempt Jesus in Luke 4:10&11.) You will overpower lions and snakes.
Tomorrow read Psalms 91:14-94:16
Book 4
90. Eternal God and Mortal Man. A prayer of Moses, the man of God. Moses proclaimed the existence of God before anything. A thousand years is like yesterday to God. He sweeps men away in the sleep of death, like grass which grows new in the morning and by evening it is dead. Moses lamented that they were doomed to die before reaching the promised land because they had broken God's covenant. Moses asked God for wisdom to be given them while they lived, even if their lives were short. He asked God to help them to be grateful for the time they did have to live and not take it for granted. He asked for God's blessings.
91. The Security of the Godly. Live under God's protection by trusting in Him and He will save you from peril. You will have no need to fear what can harm you. God is your fortress and He will protect you from calamities which befall the wicked. (Verses 11&12 are spoken by Satan when he tries to tempt Jesus in Luke 4:10&11.) You will overpower lions and snakes.
Tomorrow read Psalms 91:14-94:16
20100703
July 3, 2010 Psalms 87-89:37
87. The Privileges of Citizenship in Zion. The City of God, Zion also known as Jerusalem or The City of David, had a reputation as being blessed by God. It would be a good thing to be born there. Songs would say that all joy springs from the City of God.
88. Prayer in the Face of Death. He asked God to hear his prayer. He was troubled because he was near death and he felt alone and afraid. He wondered whether God’s love was present in the grave. He had suffered affliction from the time he was young. His companions and loved ones had been taken from him so that darkness was his closest friend.
89. God’s Covenant with David. Ethan would sing of God’s great love forever. He would tell future generations that God’s love can always be trusted. He said one of David’s descendants would always be king. God is more glorious than any other beings in heaven. He rules the roaring sea and calms the waves. He crushed enemies and the whole earth belongs to Him. The Lord blesses all who come to Him. They are happy because of Him. God’s power made them strong. God chose David to be king and would always be there to help him. David could count on God’s never ending love. David’s family would always rule as long as the sun and moon appear in the sky.
Tomorrow read Psalms 89:38-91:13
88. Prayer in the Face of Death. He asked God to hear his prayer. He was troubled because he was near death and he felt alone and afraid. He wondered whether God’s love was present in the grave. He had suffered affliction from the time he was young. His companions and loved ones had been taken from him so that darkness was his closest friend.
89. God’s Covenant with David. Ethan would sing of God’s great love forever. He would tell future generations that God’s love can always be trusted. He said one of David’s descendants would always be king. God is more glorious than any other beings in heaven. He rules the roaring sea and calms the waves. He crushed enemies and the whole earth belongs to Him. The Lord blesses all who come to Him. They are happy because of Him. God’s power made them strong. God chose David to be king and would always be there to help him. David could count on God’s never ending love. David’s family would always rule as long as the sun and moon appear in the sky.
Tomorrow read Psalms 89:38-91:13
20100702
July 2, 2010 Psalms 83-86
83. Prayer for Israel's Defense. Asaph asked God to rise up against the enemies who plotted against His people. Other places and people had been subdued by God and Asaph asked God to protect the nation of Israel from the descendants of Lot. Asaph asked God to wipe them away like dust. He wanted their enemies to know they were protected by God.
84. Longing for Worship in the Temple. The place where God lives is lovely. Blessed are those whose strength is in God. Even though there may be weeping and sadness, life goes on and we end up in God's house because we have obeyed Him. Blessed is the man who trusts God.
85. Prayer for God's Mercy on the Nation. God had restored Israel and forgiven them before and they wanted to be forgiven again. Over and over they returned to their wicked ways and forgot God. They promised to be good this time.
"Righteousness and peace kiss each other."
86. Prayer for Deliverance. David prayed for protection from his enemies. He gave himself to God. He knew God heard him and he asked God for help. David knew how great God is. Though nations could do great things, none were as great as God. David asked God to purify his heart so he could glorify God. David had been saved by God before and he asked for the favor again. Ruthless men who did not know God were after David and he wanted their plans interrupted by God. David asked for a sign so all would know David was in His care. David was comforted.
Tomorrow read Psalms 87-89:37
84. Longing for Worship in the Temple. The place where God lives is lovely. Blessed are those whose strength is in God. Even though there may be weeping and sadness, life goes on and we end up in God's house because we have obeyed Him. Blessed is the man who trusts God.
85. Prayer for God's Mercy on the Nation. God had restored Israel and forgiven them before and they wanted to be forgiven again. Over and over they returned to their wicked ways and forgot God. They promised to be good this time.
"Righteousness and peace kiss each other."
86. Prayer for Deliverance. David prayed for protection from his enemies. He gave himself to God. He knew God heard him and he asked God for help. David knew how great God is. Though nations could do great things, none were as great as God. David asked God to purify his heart so he could glorify God. David had been saved by God before and he asked for the favor again. Ruthless men who did not know God were after David and he wanted their plans interrupted by God. David asked for a sign so all would know David was in His care. David was comforted.
Tomorrow read Psalms 87-89:37
20100701
July 1, 2010 Psalms 79-82
79. A Lament for Jerusalem. Nations invaded the land God gave them and defiled the temple. People left for dead were consumed by wild animals, there was no one to bury them. Asaph asked God to save them. He asked God to make himself known so that no one could doubt He was there. He prayed that God would punish those who had contempt for Him. Then they would praise Him forever and ever.
80. A Call for God to Rescue His People from Their Calamities. Asaph asked God to awaken and restore them so they would be saved. He had brought them out of Egypt and cleared the towns for them to move into. But then things got ruined when the people forgot God. He asked God to revive them and they would call on His name again.
81. God's Goodness and Israel's Waywardness. Sing and shout to God with joy and thanksgiving! Play music and sound the ram's horn when the moon is new and again when it is full. God had rescued them from Egypt and tested them at Meribah (Numbers 29:9-13) They had heard God tell them to listen and obey and not to have other gods before Him, to trust Him and He would meet all their needs. But some people chose not to obey Him and they continued in their wicked ways - their punishment would last forever. If they obeyed God, He would feed them the finest wheat and honey.
82. Unjust Judgements Rebuked. Asaph made a political statement with this Psalm. Even in the presence of God, the judges and magistrates showed partiality to the wicked. He asked them to do right by those less fortunate and not allow them to be taken advantage by the wicked. Asaph knew that wicked people know nothing and understand nothing and walk in darkness. They had been seduced by the power of their office and held themselves to be like gods. But they would die like everyone else.
Tomorrow read Psalms 83-86
80. A Call for God to Rescue His People from Their Calamities. Asaph asked God to awaken and restore them so they would be saved. He had brought them out of Egypt and cleared the towns for them to move into. But then things got ruined when the people forgot God. He asked God to revive them and they would call on His name again.
81. God's Goodness and Israel's Waywardness. Sing and shout to God with joy and thanksgiving! Play music and sound the ram's horn when the moon is new and again when it is full. God had rescued them from Egypt and tested them at Meribah (Numbers 29:9-13) They had heard God tell them to listen and obey and not to have other gods before Him, to trust Him and He would meet all their needs. But some people chose not to obey Him and they continued in their wicked ways - their punishment would last forever. If they obeyed God, He would feed them the finest wheat and honey.
82. Unjust Judgements Rebuked. Asaph made a political statement with this Psalm. Even in the presence of God, the judges and magistrates showed partiality to the wicked. He asked them to do right by those less fortunate and not allow them to be taken advantage by the wicked. Asaph knew that wicked people know nothing and understand nothing and walk in darkness. They had been seduced by the power of their office and held themselves to be like gods. But they would die like everyone else.
Tomorrow read Psalms 83-86
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