Tag: psalms
Cover to Cover Reading: Psalms 9-17 Focus: Psalm 15 The beauty of the psalms is the reflection of the psalmist’s heart. There are times when there is a deep sense of praise and worship, then there are times of great sadness and remorse. Here, in this psalm, we find a psalm of hope and exhortation. It is a psalm which reflects upon the desire to live in the presence of God. It is also a exhortatory psalm, encouraging and challenging those who hear it to pursue the life of righteousness.
Cover to Cover Reading: Psalms 1-8 Focus: Psalm 8 Have you ever been out in the middle of the night, with a clear night sky, gazing at the stars shining in all their majesty? Or, on the shores of the beach early in the morning, watching the sunrise? Or, in any other situation witnessing the beauty of Creation? And, in that place, seeing how small you really are in the scheme of things? It’s really a humbling revelation. In the words of David, “God, what am I that you would care? Why do you care? You have blessed us with…
Cover to Cover Reading: 2 Samuel 20:4-22:51 Focus: 2 Samuel 22:1-51 There is an old chorus that we sing, “Give thanks.” The words of the song echo thanksgiving for Jesus and what God has done for His people. It is an old-time favourite echoing a simple heart of thanksgiving in simple words. It is a song that has been translated into numerous languages and one that long-time Christians know well. There would be few places that have not heard or do not know this song.
Psalm 92: A psalm. A song, for the Sabbath day — This title highlights the specific designation that this psalm was to be sung and reflected upon on the Sabbath day, the day of rest. While the psalm loses nothing being reflected upon any other day, it gains significance as one reflects upon these words on a day of rest dedicated to one’s restoration and refreshment for another week. The theme of this psalm is simple, God is good. As you read this psalm, would you know the goodness of the Lord God whom you serve. 1 It is good…
Psalm 91: A testimony of Trust — An untitled psalm placed in counterpoint to the previous psalm (Psalm 90), a hymn testifying to the goodness of the Lord, in whom many have put their trust. It sings words full of assurance that the Lord is good and is the foundation of His people, those who call upon His name. Salvation and faithfulness are the words of this psalm, for no less is the Lord God that the faithful Saviour of His people, who love Him and praise Him. May these words be a reality for You as You seek Him…
