Psalms

In this Psalm David says of God, “He loves righteousness and justice.” God is good. He loves all things that are right, good, and true. He hates evil. Therefore, if we want God’s favor in our lives we should live rightly before him. Additionally, God favors a nation that is just. A just nation is a stable nation. On the other hand, people are destabilized when a nation is not just. Unfortunately, today America is no longer…

In this Psalm David speaks from God’s perspective. God says through David “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.” God speaks to us and guides us in very subtle ways. When we believe in God and read His Word, we become aligned with God. When we are so aligned, we are receptive to God teaching us. Our conscience will then guide…

In this Psalm David expresses his sorrow and distress. Life was not going well for David. David’s popularity had waned, and his enemies had increased. David was even failing physically. In this regard David said, “My strength has failed because of my iniquities, and my body has wasted way.” David realized that his condition was due to the sins in his life. Indeed, there is a link between a person’s sins and their physical health. The…

In this Psalm David expresses his sorrow and distress.  Life was not going well for David.  David’s popularity had waned, and his enemies had increased.  David was even failing physically.  In this regard David said, “My strength has failed because of my iniquities, and my body has wasted away.”  David realized that his condition was due to the sins in his life. There is a linkage between a person's sins and their physical health.  The Bible…

In this Psalm David again speaks about placing his trust in God. David knew that God would save him from his enemies. David also knew that God was aware of David’s innermost thoughts and things that were troubling David. David said, “Thou hast seen my affliction. Thou hast known the troubles of my soul.” It is incredible that God knows our thoughts. The Bible says that God knows what will are going to say before we…

In this Psalm David speaks to the cycle of suffering and joy in his life. David says of God: “For His anger is but for a moment. His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may last for the night, but a shout of joy comes in the morning.” David’s life was not ‘all roses.’ He endured times of despair. David knew that good times would return. However, he had to endure and survive the bad…

In this Psalm David speaks of true peace of mind that only God can provide a person. David says, “The Lord will give strength to His people. The Lord will bless His people with peace.” The Bible says that when we believe in Jesus, we are given the ‘fruits of the Holy Spirit.’ One of those fruits is peace. This is true peace of mind. A person who believes in Jesus is freed from anxiety. The…

In this Psalm David prays to God and implores Him to be just in dealing with wicked people. David says, “Requite them according to their work and according to the evil of their practices. Requite them according to the deeds of their hands.” This brings up an interesting point. God will judge us according to our deeds. Our deeds are the results of our thoughts and decisions. Deeds are an outward manifestation of our inner thoughts.…

In this Psalm David appeals to God to help David out of his troubles. David evidently had enemies who wanted to do David harm. They would tell lies to destroy David’s reputation, and they would seek opportunities to physically harm David. David turned to God for help. David said, “False witnesses have risen against me, and such as breathe out violence. I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness…

In this Psalm, David speaks of God’s protection in David’s life. David had great Faith in God. David always trusted God for guidance and help. As a result, David did not fear anybody. David said, “The Lord is my light and my Salvation. Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the defense of my life. Whom shall I dread?” God had protected David many times. When David was very young, gave David victory over the giant…