Psalms

In this Psalm David prays to God proclaiming the choices David has made in his life. David chose to live according to God’s guidance. This choice was evidenced by David’s life. David said, “I have walked in Thy Truth. I do not sit with deceitful men. Nor will I go with pretenders. I hate the assembly of evildoers, and I do not sit with the wicked. I will walk in my integrity.” Life is all…

In these passages David appears to be discouraged and distressed. He said, “I am lonely and afflicted. The troubles of my heart are enlarged. Bring me out of my distress.” God greatly favored David and blessed him abundantly. However, from time to time, David became distressed and downtrodden. Yet, during those times David still trusted God for help. The same can be said of believers today.  While believers are greatly blessed and live a joyful…

In this Psalm David prays, “Make me know Thy ways O Lord. Teach me Thy paths. Lead me in Thy Truth and teach me.” When a person trusts in God as did King David, God will teach them how to live.  God will then teach them right from wrong, truth from falsehood, good from bad. God’s Holy Spirit will guide believers along the path that leads to Heaven. The path that leads to Heaven is…

In this Psalm the writer asks, “Who may ascend onto the hill of the Lord? And who may stand in His holy place?” Then the writer answers, “He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who has not lifted his soul to falsehood.” These are characteristics of those who will be allowed into Heaven to be with God. Having clean hands and a pure heart means that the person lives rightly before God. He or…

This is one of my favorites Psalms. This Psalm paints a picture of the life of the believer. The life of the believer progresses from initial belief in God to serving the Lord. Finally, a believer’s life results in living with God in Heaven. The beginning of a believer’s life is characterized by God turning that person away from sin. In this regard the Psalmist says, “He restores my soul; He guides me in the path…

This Psalm continues to prophecy about Jesus. It finishes with a prophecy of Jesus’ future return to the Earth. When Jesus returns, all people will come to know and serve Him. The Psalmist writes, “All the families of the nations will worship before Thee, for the Kingdom is the Lord’s and He rules over the nations.” When Jesus first came to the Earth the world despised Him. The world rejected Jesus and murdered Him. The world…

This Psalm contains a specific prophecy about Jesus Christ. It was written about 1000 years before Jesus was born. This prophecy speaks of Jesus' crucifixion from Jesus’ perspective. It says, “They pierced my hands and my feet. I can count all my bones. They look, they stare at me; they divide my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots.” These things happened precisely as written. There are over 300 such prophecies about…

This Psalm of David prophesies about Jesus’ return to the Earth to be King for 1000 years. When Jesus returns, He will destroy His enemies. Some He will destroy immediately. Others He will judge during His 1000-year rule. Jesus’ millennial rule will provide a time and setting to teach the world’s population God’s Truths. Some will be receptive and believe. However, some will not. Referring to Jesus, David prophesies in this Psalm, “Your hand will find out…

In this Psalm David prays for God’s blessings for those who believe. David says, “May He grant you your heart’s desire. May the Lord fulfill all your petitions.” When David says, “May He grant you your heart’s desire,” David knows that a believer will have desires that align with God’s will for them. Believers desire things that are wholesome and good. On the other hand, those who are evil desire evil things. Those who are evil can…

In this Psalm David speaks of the value of believing in and living according to God’s commandments and precepts. David says, “By them thy servant is warned. In keeping them there is great reward.” David also says, “They are more desirable than gold.” Indeed, living according to God’s guidance is way more valuable than gold or wealth. God’s guidance will produce results that are far more beneficial than what money can buy. Living one’s life according to…