Psalm 87 is about Jerusalem, Jerusalem. When I read it, I can’t help but think of Frank Sinatra, Michael Bublé, or Beyonce singing New York, New York. The lyrics of New York, New York. . . Start spreading the news; you’re leaving today. I want to be a part of it, New York, New York […]
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For the past three years, I’ve been writing Psalms On Saturday in Interruptions. Today, I’ve changed the title to “Psalms On Saturday ~ A Magnificat Song,” featuring Mary’s Psalm (song) about her pregnancy and the upcoming birth of Jesus in Luke 1:46-55. Mary sang, “My soul magnifies the Lord” (Luke 1:46b, ESV). Reading the section heading for
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Protect my life from dread of the enemy. Hide me from the secret discussion of evildoers (Psalm 64:1b-2a, NASB). In 1 Samuel 16, Samuel the prophet anoints the shepherd boy David as king of Israel. David is fifteen years old. In 2 Samuel 5, the elders of Israel came together to proclaim David as King of
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Wise followers of Jesus carefully choose their friends. Psalm 101 teaches us who to hang out with and who to avoid. Avoid those who have walked away from Jesus. . . I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me (v. 3b, ESV). Those who have known Jesus and then
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This Psalm is a “soon coming of the Lord” song. Read it carefully. He is coming! He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with justice, and the nations with his truth (v. 13, NLT). If we read this Psalm thinking, “This is for us right now,” it transforms this Psalm
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When facing defeat read Psalm 18. It’s the victory Psalm. I love you, Lord; you are my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior (vv. 1-2a, NLT). The setting of Psalm 18 is David’s coronation as king. After being anointed as king by the prophet Samuel, then in the ensuing years running for his
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In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety (Psalm 4:8, ESV). A company named Sleep Number™ manufactures mattresses. Their website says, “The best sleep of your life starts with Individualized Sleep Experiences.” They also offer mattresses that can be individually adjusted (even for a couple) according to
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The book of Psalms is one of the most frequently cited books in the New Testament. There are at least 30 messianic prophecies in Psalms. And, probably, more verses from Psalms are quoted on Facebook® posts than any other book of the Bible. Why? The Book of Psalms, written by about ten authors (with King
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Psalm 69 is one of the most complicated Psalms. As we delve into the layers, let’s remember the conclusion. . . Let heaven and earth praise him, the seas and everything that moves in them. For God will save Zion and build up the cities of Judah (vv. 34-35, ESV). Almost every verse of Psalm 69 has
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O God, you have rejected us, broken our defenses; you have been angry; oh, restore us (Psalm 60:1, ESV). Psalm 60 is the “extremely discouraged” Psalm. Have you ever felt so hammered by life that you considered giving up, perhaps even wish that you didn’t exist? Do you believe God has abandoned you? This is a psalm from
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