Working With A Net

Scripture If you make the LORD your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter,  no evil will conquer you; no plague will come near your home.  ~Psalm 91:9-10, NLT Quote God’s servants are immortal until their work on earth is done. ~Warren W. Wiersbe Psalm 91 is known as the Soldiers Psalm because…

Out Of The Ashes

Scripture I have sworn an oath to David, and in my holiness I cannot lie. ~Psalm 89:35 Quote How blessed to lift our eyes above the ashes of ruin and behold the One who is faithful in all things. ~Arthur Pink Psalm 89 is another Royal Psalm where the Psalmist laments the broken covenant with…

The Saddest Psalm

Scripture I am in a trap with no way of escape. ~Psalm 88:8, NLT Quote Suffering is a required course in the school of faith. ~Max Anders This Psalm was written by Herman the Ezrahite, a descendant of Korah and possibly the grandson of Samuel who himself was a descendant of Korah. The Sons of…

Answered Prayer

Scripture Won’t you revive us again, so your people can rejoice in you? ~Psalms 85:6, NLT Quote God is not only the Creator, He is creative and full of wondrous surprises. ~Ya’akov Psalm 85 was written by one of the descendants of Korah, they were the gatekeepers at the temple. Most likely, it was written…

A Gatekeeper In God’s House

Scripture A single day in your courts is better than a thousand anywhere else! I would rather be a gatekeeper in the house of my God than live the good life in the homes of the wicked.  ~Psalm 84:10, NLT Quote Let every breath, all that I am, never cease to worship You. ~Darlene Zschech…

Divine Intervention

Scripture “Come,” they say, “let us wipe out Israel as a nation. We will destroy the very memory of its existence.” ~Psalm 83:4, NLT Quote “Prayer is the mightiest of all weapons that created natures can wield.” ~Martin Luther Psalm 83 is the last of the Asap Psalms and it is a prayer for Israel’s…

Judge Of Judges

Scripture  God takes His stand in His own congregation; He judges in the midst of the rulers. How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked?  ~Psalm 82:1-2, NASB Quote Those who refuse to observe the judgments of God’s word shall not escape the judgment of His hand. ~Matthew Henry I am…

Revival And Prayer

Scripture Revive us so we can call on Your name once more. Psalm 80:18, NLT Quote When God is about to do a great work, He pours out a spirit of supplication. ~Jonathan Edwards Psalm 80 was also written by one of Asap’s descendants and most likely he is alluding to the fall of Samaria…

Mayhem

Scripture Help us, O God of our salvation! Help us for the glory of Your name. Save us and forgive our sins for the honor of Your name.  ~Psalm 79:8, NLT Quote I ask neither for health nor for sickness, for life or for death; but they You may dispose of my health and my sickness,…

Questions

Scripture When I was in deep trouble, I searched for the Lord. All night long I prayed, with hands lifted toward heaven, but my soul was not comforted.  ~Psalm 77:2, NLT Quote Even when we have followed Christ for a life time; we can still wrestle with doubt which is the raw side of honesty. ~Erwin…