David recalls the wonderful deeds of God as he offers this song of thanksgiving. He gives a testimony of God’s goodness through prayerful worship, “I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.” In this Psalm, how does David describe God’s manifested righteousness in his life? … Read more
In Psalm 9 is a song of lamentation and appeal to God for vindication authored by David that begins with praise. In the first section (v1-12), David offers thanksgiving for God’s work of righteousness not only in his own life, but towards those who trust in him. He believed this truth: God is Judge over … Read more
There is a heart of awe in the majesty of God as it magnifies his works in creation. Considering the incalculable significance of God, David is amazed by His immense care of insignificant creatures such as man, “what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for … Read more
God’s glory is above the heavens. This truth is in David’s heart as he offers a song of praise to our perfect God. His words (the fruit of his lips) lifts him into the presence of God with thanksgiving and praise (cf. Ps 100:4). The opening verses to his hymn should be encouraging and instructional … Read more
David pleads for the “Judge of All the Earth” to vindicate him against his enemies. After laying out his case in the first five verses (of this Psalm), he now calls upon God to take action, “Arise, O Lord, in your anger; lift up yourself against the fury of my enemies; awake for me; you … Read more
God delivers and vindicates his people before their enemies. In this Psalm, David wanted the acquittal that only God can give, thus, “The Lord judges the peoples; judge me, O Lord, according to my righteousness and according to the integrity that is in me. (9) Oh, let the evil of the wicked come to an … Read more
In this block of scripture, David continues his plea to God for deliverance from sickness and the plots of his enemies. As he concludes his prayer, he makes several requests we’ll briefly explore: The “Living” praise God. David entreats God to answer his prayer on the basis of his character…. that is his steadfast love. … Read more
Suffering is a part of the fallen condition of humanity. It comes in many shapes and forms. It is one thing to endure the external weather elements of trial bearing down on us, by which we attempt to set up barriers and coverings to shield ourselves. But when the enemy is (internal) a physical sickness … Read more
David finishes his morning prayer in this last block of scripture in Psalm 5 with a request for guidance as he desires to follow God’s way’s in the midst of the challenges he faced with his adversaries, “Lead me, O Lord, in your righteousness……….make your way straight for me.” Like David, when we are confronted … Read more
David continues in his morning prayer expressing confidence in God in two ways: (1) The wicked cannot abide with God, and (2) he can approach God and is able to worship God in reverence, thus, “I will bow down towards your holy temple in the fear of you.” How is David able to have this … Read more