Awesome Works

Scripture Praise the LORD ! I will thank the LORD with all my heart as I meet with his godly people. How amazing are the deeds of the LORD ! All who delight in him should ponder them.  ~Psalm 111:1-2, NLT Quote Providence is the invisible hand of God inside the glove of human events. ~Max…

A Sovereign Savior

Scripture The LORD said to my Lord, “Sit in the place of honor at my right hand until I humble your enemies, making them a footstool under your feet.” ~Psalm 110:1, NLT Quote As eternal God, Jesus is the ‘root’ [originator] of Jesse [David] and as man He was the Son of David. ~Warren W.…

Character Assassination

Scripture  I love them, but they try to destroy me with accusations even as I am praying for them! ~Psalm 109:4 Quote No greater injury can be inflicted upon men than to wound their reputation. ~John Calvin This is the last of the imprecatory Psalms and some consider it to be the most vehement. It…

Unsinkable Faith

Scripture  My heart is confident in You, O God; no wonder I can sing your praises with all my heart!  ~Psalm 108:1, NLT Quote Where reason cannot wade, faith swims. ~Thomas Watson When David was in the field, he would arise early on the day of battle and sing praise songs to God. No wonder he…

Scripture Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever. ~Psalm 107:1, NLT Quote In the midst of soul-crushing difficulties believers must remain focused on the goodness of God. ~Steven J. Lawson In all of His divine attributes, God is infinitely good. This a foundational truth that must be guarded…

The Cure For Unhappy Christians

Scripture There is joy for those who deal justly with others and always do what is right.  ~Psalm 106:3, NLT Quote When God’s children are disobedient, they are ungrateful and unhappy. ~Ya’akov Psalm 106 is the last of this division and again it deals with Israel’s history and their perpetual disobedience. There is a list…

God’s Redemptive Purpose

Scripture Give thanks to the LORD and proclaim His greatness. Let the whole world know what He has done.  ~Psalm 105:1, NLT Quote We are called to love what God loves and that is the whole world. ~Ya’akov Israel misunderstood their calling. God choose them and set them apart for a special purpose and that…

Creation Verses Evolution

Scripture  O LORD, what a variety of things you have made! In wisdom You have made them all. The earth is full of Your creatures.  Here is the ocean, vast and wide, teeming with life of every kind, both large and small.  ~Psalm 104:24-25, NLT Quote Who has the greater faith: Christians believe that God created…

He Wraps Himself In Light

Scripture Bless the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, you are very great. You are clothed with honor and majesty, wrapped in light as with a garment. ~Psalm 104:1-2, NRSV Quote The LORD is my light and my salvation; in whom shall I fear or be afraid. ~King David   Psalm 104 is a…

Occupied With Jesus

  Scripture  As a father has compassion for his children, so the Lord has compassion for those who fear him. ~Psalm 103:13, NRSV Quote It is impossible to exaggerate God’s goodness. ~Ya’akov The Psalms are divided into divisions or books. Psalm 90-106 is the fourth division and each of the Psalms in this section are…