At this time of war in Israel, you may wonder why and how the evil leaders of Hamas are sitting pretty in their luxurious abodes in Qatar without a care in the world watching it all from afar. Well, back in Israel’s early days, a guy named Asaph wondered the same thing. At first, he …
Psalm 73: If God is Good, Why Do Evil, Arrogant People Prosper? Read More »
Though Solomon gets the credit, this psalm is actually King David’s last prayer for Israel and a prophecy of the coming Messiah… Psalm 72 A psalm of Solomon. 1 Give your love of justice to the king, O God, and righteousness to the king’s son.2 Help him judge your people in the right way; let the poor always be …
Psalm 72: David’s Last Prayer for Israel and the Future Messiah Read More »
Together, Psalms 70 and 71 are the urgent prayers of King David in his final years. Feeling old, tired, and needy, he cries out to God. In fact, Psalm 70 is considered an emergency prayer — a 911 call to God. Moreover, it’s the type of prayer you cry out when you’ve hit rock bottom …
Psalms 70-71: Emergency Prayer when in Urgent Need of God’s Rescue Read More »
After what happened in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, you may be at a loss for words in how to pray for Israel. God has the answer. Simply, pray the Psalms. God loves it when you pray His words back to Him! Incidentally, that’s why I try to publish a psalm every Sunday. Because of …
Psalm 69: From Victim to Vengeance, to Victory. A Prayer of Hope. Read More »
Deception, as well as slander, is everywhere these days — especially online and on social media. Unfortunately, it’s also in the pulpits of many “churches”. Unsurprisingly, we were warned by Jesus, and other New Testament writers to beware of false prophets and the deception of Satan in the Last Days. Nevertheless, way back in King …
Psalm 64: God Punishes People Who Lie About His Servants Read More »
Having grown up Catholic, I was never taught to seek God. I was taught rites, rituals, rules and regulations that led me to an empty, nowhere life. Hence, when I turned 18 and went off to college, I left the Catholic Church and never looked back. However, I was looking for love in all the …
Psalm 63: Is Your Soul Thirsty? You Need to Earnestly Seek God Read More »
David wrote Psalm 59 as a prayer to God when King Saul had an ugly meltdown of envy and fear and hunted David down. We find this story in 1 Samuel 18 and 19. As always, he cries out God assured of His unfailing love. Let’s dig in… Psalm 59 For the choir director: A …
Psalm 59: In Distress? Know God Shows You Unfailing Love Read More »
Back in Psalm 54, King David, the God-anointed king of Israel, was ratted out by strangers — which, you’d expect these types of troubles when in war. Here in Psalm 55, he is betrayed by a friend. Just like Jesus was centuries later. Let’s dig in… Psalm 55 For the choir director: A psalm (maskil) …
Psalm 55: Are Troubles Overwhelming Your Life? God will Save You Read More »
When you look around at what’s going on in the world today, it does seem hopeless. If you focus on the bad news and the hope of the Good News fades away fast. In this psalm, David gives us a prayer to pray when we need hope — which is every day. Let’s dig in… …
Psalm 54: How to Rely on God Each Time You Need Hope Read More »
Naturally, when something is repeated in the Bible — sometimes not just once, but several times — God is trying to hammer it into our hearts. Psalm 53 is a perfect example of His call to us to continuously Seek Him. Let’s dig in… Psalm 53 For the choir director: A meditation; a psalm (maskil) …
Psalm 53: Understand what God is Saying & Really Seek Him Read More »
Having lived through 6 hurricanes in my lifetime, I’ve seen my share of uprooted trees. In fact, 18 years ago, it was the sight of 2 HUGE oak trees toppled over almost hitting my building that convinced me that it was time to leave Florida and move to Arizona. At that time, I wasn’t as …
Psalm 52: Are You Rooted and Thriving in the House of God? Read More »
Why is Jerusalem such a big deal? Right now, it holds the holiest, yet most contested piece of Real Estate — the Temple Mount. Today in this psalm we celebrate not just Old Jerusalem, but the New Jerusalem that awaits all of Jesus’ born again believers. Let’s dig in… Psalm 48 A song. A psalm …
Psalm 48: Celebrating Old and New Jerusalem, the Great City of God Read More »
Sometimes we don’t feel blessed. We could be sick, going through a hardship, having financial difficulties, or just feeling lost and lonely. King David wrote this psalm when he was ill and weakened. A rebellion brewed and he was on the brink of losing his kingdom. In addition, his, son Absalom was plotting to seize …
On Christmas Day, I read the first 8 Messianic Psalms. Today, I finish reading the other 8. Next week we’ll be back to the Sunday Psalms series with Psalm 34. I pray that you will find Jesus in these beautiful poems and songs. As Paul told us, “Faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the …
16 Messianic Psalms Part 2: Finding Jesus in Songs & Prayers of the Past Read More »
You’d think that once King David was ruling all of Israel that he wouldn’t feel shame, but he did. It’s enough for him to unload his feelings to God in this psalm. It’s really easy for us to feel ashamed of our past sins. Even the ones you’ve tried to bury. Somehow, with the help …
Psalm 31: Because of the Cross, We Never Need to Feel Shame Read More »
Empowered by the Holy Spirit, King David penned Psalm 22 over a thousand years BEFORE the heinous torture of crucifixion was ever invented. Discover how accurately Jesus Christ fulfilled this psalm on the cross. Let’s dig in… Psalm 22 For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be sung to the tune “Doe of …
Psalm 22: How Jesus Fulfilled this Psalm on the Cross… Read More »
Psalm 20 is a psalm of prayer before battle and 21 is the victory song praising God for the win. Today, we Christians face a constant battle against the evil powers of this world. These are psalms we can pray daily! Let’s dig in… Psalm 20 For the choir director: A psalm of David. 1 In …
Psalms 20 & 21: Trust in the Lord to Win the Battle! Praise Him for Victory! Read More »
When we are in trouble, we cry out for rescue. If we’re alone, there may be no one to hear you. Who are your enemies? Enemies don’t have to be bad people or evil dictators or villains. They could be the storms and trials of life. Sometimes, we are our own worst enemies. Psalm 18, …
Psalm 18: JESUS is the Rock Who Saves Us from Our Enemies! Read More »
Have you ever been accused of something you didn’t do? I have and it’s a terrible thing, especially as an adult. In this Psalm, which is really a prayer of David, He pleads for justice. It’s a justice that can only be found through a fair and just God. Let’s dig in… Psalm 17 A …
Psalm 17: A Prayerful Plea for Rescue and Justice from the Innocent Read More »
Psalms 9 and 10 are meant to be read together. They affirm that God will judge the whole world, but also ask why do the wicked prosper? That’s a great question! Let’s dig in… Psalm 9 For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be sung to the tune “Death of the Son.” 1 I …
Psalms 9-10: God will Judge the World. Why do Wicked People Prosper? Read More »
