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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Psalm 139 is a presence of God Psalm. In difficult moments, we might ask, “Where are you, God?” Psalm 139 answers this question: Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend to heaven, You are there; If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, You are there
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I am constantly hounded by those who slander me, and many are boldly attacking me (v. 2, NLT). Psalm 56 is the slander Psalm—when others are saying untruths and stretching our words for harm. King David says . . . They are always twisting what I say; they spend their days plotting to harm me
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Let’s see if you see the pattern for the last five Psalms . . . Praise the Lord! (Psalm 146:1, ESV) Praise the Lord! (Psalm 147:1) Praise the Lord! (Psalm 148:1) Praise the Lord! (Psalm 149:1) Praise the Lord! (Psalm 150:1) At 150 Psalms, the Book of Psalms covers every aspect of life—victory, betrayal, revenge,
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Psalm 78 is a history lesson of Israel. How does this Psalm portray Israel? They tested God again and again and provoked the Holy One of Israel (v. 41, ESV). I believe this history lesson is for the church today—all of us who follow Jesus. As one historian wrote, “The one thing we learn from history is
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The last verse of Psalms expresses the purpose of all 150 Psalms . . . Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! (Psalm 150:6, ESV) The Psalms are meant to be sung, not read, as there is something about singing the Psalms that elevates the words from the page into salve for our souls.
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