Category Archives: deliverance

already dead

Psalm 88 The psalmist cries out to God regularly, and plans to keep doing so, but he is close to giving up hope.  He feels that God is not listening, as if he has already joined the dead in a … Continue reading

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righteous and faithful

Psalm 85 This psalm comes from a people who have known the joy of the LORD’s forgiveness and restoration, and seek for it again.  They are confident that the LORD will restore them again because of two things, both of … Continue reading

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where God is

Psalm 79 No more temple – no more sacrifice, yet the psalmist asks God to atone for the sins of his people.  The blood that the psalmist says has been poured out all around Jerusalem is the blood of God’s … Continue reading

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song in the night

Psalm 77 One of the keys to success as a believer is a memory of God.  Trouble will come, and when it does, it is helpful to remember all the times that God has shown himself faithful.  Our testimony should … Continue reading

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a wrath belt

Psalm 76 This psalm celebrates the destruction of Gentile warriors who dared to attempt invading Jerusalem.  It was not a celebration of human might, but a declaration of God’s defensive power.  He stripped the stouthearted warriors and reduced them to … Continue reading

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cutting off horns

Psalm 75 A healthy respect for God’s sovereignty allows his servants to praise him, no matter who is exalting their horns at the moment.  God will judge the earth.  We have no need to worry.  The boastful are not in … Continue reading

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do not delay

Psalm 70 Perhaps the enemies have just discovered a weakness they think might just be the undoing of the faithful servant.  It seems like they have just discovered the angle that will lead them to finally bring God’s man down.  … Continue reading

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deep water

Psalm 69 The psalmist is being overwhelmed, and asks God to save him for that feeling of being out in deep water, and near drowning.  He anticipates that God will act, not just setting him on dry land, but restoring … Continue reading

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come and see, come and hear

Psalm 66 Sacrifices and offerings at the temple were an occasion for people to “come and see what God has done.”  Each such event was an opportunity for people to tell how God allowed them to be tested  and then … Continue reading

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sustaining grace

Psalm 62 This psalm celebrates the security that believers have in the LORD.  That security is not found in any other.  A man – even a good man – cannot be trusted the way God can be trusted.  The LORD … Continue reading

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