In Psalm 14, David declared two important truths that is relevant and interconnected to his observations in this Psalm (15): A fool rejects the existence and accountability of God (Ps 14:1). None are righteous in the eyes of God (Ps 14:3). David now reflects on the qualities of a righteous person who draws near to … Read more
The Bible declares that only a fool rejects the existence and accountability of God (v1, Prv 1:7). In reading the words of David, we are reminded that we still live in a fallen world corrupted by disbelief. Paul taught that there exists an enmity in our human disposition towards God, “For the mind that is … Read more
The last several Psalms we have explored all share a common theme: they are prayers in the anguish of the soul and hymns of encouragement in the character of God within trial. Psalm 13 is consistent with such a motif. There is a season in our lives that can be filled with strife, anxiety, and … Read more
In the early verses of this Psalm, David prays for deliverance and expresses discouragement that followers of God are few in his society, thus, “for the godly one is gone; for the faithful have vanished from among the children of man.” As David continues to pray, his despair turns into confidence in the power of … Read more
1 Kings Chapters 18-19 records some important events in the life of the Prophet Elijah, as God used him alone to confront 450 prophets of Baal. Through the great prophet, God glorified himself in the midst of the people by exposing the futility of false god worship and destroying the 450 prophets of Baal. As … Read more
David’s confidence was God, even in the face of danger and doubters who challenged his faith with the following discouragement, “Flee like a bird to your mountain,…………if the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” They tempted him to toss aside his faith in God and save himself. While David focuses his attention on … Read more
Danger is an unwelcome foe that in certain seasons invades our lives. To insulate ourselves from its invasion, we make decisions about our habits, finances, living conditions, etc… to shield us as much as possible from its ruinous effects. We endeavor daily to procure and secure as much peace and safety in our lives as … Read more
In Part 1 “Does God See?” of this devotional writing of Psalm 10, the Psalmist describes the evil deeds of the wicked and offers a desperate cry for God’s help, thus, “The helpless are crushed, sink down, and fall by his might. (11) He says in his heart, ‘God has forgotten, he has hidden his … Read more
Is there true justice on the earth? It can often seem that those who delight in wickedness are above the law and are victorious over those who pursue righteousness in God. In witnessing these things, we can lament and agree with the Psalmists, “For they have no pangs until death; their bodies are fat and … Read more
Our prayer life reveals the quality of our trust and measure of our confidence in God. As David closes this hymn he lifts a prayer in his affliction to the attention of God because he trusted only in the Lord’s strength to rescue him, thus, “O you who lift me up from the gates of … Read more