Psalms

In these passages the Psalmist writes of praising the Lord. He also writes about seeking the Lord. The Psalmist says, “Oh give thanks to the Lord, call upon his name; make known His deeds among the peoples. Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; speak of His wondrous glory in His Holy Name. Let the heart of those who seek the Lord be glad. Seek the Lord and His strength. Seek his face continually.” We…

This Psalm continues to describe God’s marvelous creation. Focusing on the Earth the Psalmist writes, “The Earth is full of Thy possessions. There is the sea, great and broad in which swarm without numbers, animals both small and great.” The Psalmist then speaks of God providing for all the creatures saying, “They all wait for Thee to give them their food in due season.” God provides nourishment for all creatures on the Earth. They don’t…

This Psalm speaks of God’s marvelous creation: The heavens and the Earth. It speaks of how God put all things together to sustain life here on the Earth. God provided habitats for all living things so that they may live and reproduce. These habitats include the oceans, rivers, streams, mountains, valleys and the deserts. All of these provide for the various living beings including man, animals, birds, fish and insects. Everything has a suitable place…

This Psalm speaks of God’s lovingkindness toward those who fear Him. It says that God’s lovingkindness is great, and it is everlasting. It never ends. God’s lovingkindness produces blessings in our lives. God’s lovingkindness also removes our transgressions from us. Our transgressions are an impediment to good things in our lives. They keep us from enjoying what the Bible calls Fruits of the Holy Spirit. When we put our trust in God, He gives us…

The writer of this Psalm is in great distress. He is miserable and his life is wasting away, and he calls out to the Lord to help him and restore him to good health. He also pleads to God to restore Israel to God’s favor. The writer knows that God will indeed one day restore and bless Israel. So, he speaks of the future generations that God will bless and preserve to serve God.  He…

This is a Psalm written by King David. David speaks of the people that he would and would not allow to be around him to govern Israel. David was a man who walked rightly before God. The Bible says that God considered David to be ‘a man after God’s own heart.’ Therefore, the people that God favored were people that David favored. The people that God rejected were the people that David rejected. David related…

This is a Psalm of thanksgiving to God. God created everything. He created us and is worthy of our praise and thanksgiving. The psalmist says, “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with pride. Give thanks to Him; bless His name. For the Lord is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting. And His faithfulness to all generations.” Giving Praise to God does not come naturally to we sinful human beings. It must be cultivated and…

This Psalm speaks of God’s greatness. It also speaks of God’s blessing His faithful servants, Moses and Aaron. Moses and Aaron kept God’s testimonies and statutes, and God forgave their sins. However, God also chastised them for their transgressions. The psalmist writes, “Thou was a forgiving God to them, and yet an avenger of their evil deeds.” God is indeed a forgiving God. However, God is like a father to those He considers His children.…

Psalm 97 speaks in part about the benefits of living rightly before God. It says, “Light is sown like seed for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.” When we choose to turn from a sinful life and believe in Jesus Christ, God unlocks His Word for us. We are then able to understand what is written. However, the Bible cannot be totally understood in a short period of time. We can spend…

This Psalm speaks of God’s attributes and His accomplishments. The Psalmist says that God is far above all spiritual beings in the universe. God created the universe and all that is in it. He created each and every one of us. God is therefore worthy of our worship and praise. God is also worthy of our obedience. The Bible says that God selected Israel from all the Earth’s population to be His people. Israel was…