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Category Archives: David
waiting for his name
Psalm 52 In spite of what the world – and, sometimes the church – tells us, evil is a temporary thing in God’s universe. The LORD has appointed a day in which he will judge and destroy all evil. That … Continue reading
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priority #1
Psalm 51 This prayer by David has given exegetes some trouble. David is aware of his crimes against Uriah the Hittite, whom he has killed, and Bathsheba, with whom he commits adultery. He agonizes over his sins and fears the … Continue reading
sustained on a sickbed
Psalm 41 He had taken care of the poor around him, but now he is struck by illness. His enemies cannot wait for him to die and get it over with. Even his friends are forsaking him. But he trusts … Continue reading
history of deliverance
Psalm 40 David’s prayer for rescue breaks out in worship because he has a long history of deliverance. He knows that the LORD’s deeds and thoughts toward his people are more than can be told. He begins by declaring that … Continue reading
a mere breath
Psalm 39 Suffering gives the psalmist perspective on life. Unlike Job, who insisted on his innocence, and was proven right, the psalmist admits that his suffering is discipline, rebuke for sin. It also reminds him of the brevity of his … Continue reading
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down time
Psalm 38 These are the words of a man who is in physical and mental anguish because of his sins, who feels all alone in the world. His only hope is the one he has offended most. Yet, he pleads … Continue reading
no more
Psalm 37 David encourages his listeners to realize that even though they will face adversaries, they should not worry, because all God’s enemies will eventually be destroyed. Soon they will be “no more” (10,36). Evil has no future in God’s … Continue reading
betrayed
Psalm 35 David feels betrayed. The very friends that he remembers praying and fasting for are now attacking him, and relishing in his troubles. He can only appeal to the righteous judge of all the earth. There are some things … Continue reading
refuge
Psalm 34 David was in a strange land among strange men. He cried out to the LORD, and was rescued. He sought refuge from the LORD, and was delivered. The LORD does not promise to keep us from times of … Continue reading
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when you may be found
Psalm 32 David urges his listeners to seek the LORD during the times when he may be found. When the rushing waters overwhelm us, that is the time we usually think of calling on God. He is there at those … Continue reading
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