Category Archives: dependence upon God
silencing the noise
Psalm 83 The noise is deafening. It is the noise of a people clamoring to destroy God’s people. The psalmist asks the LORD to silence them, to make them perish instead. There are only two eternal destinies: eternal life through … Continue reading
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true confessions
Nehemiah 9 This long confession gives readers insight into what God wants of us when we come to him. Often our confessions seem empty and selfish. We know more about our failures and needs than God’s desires. After hearing God’s … Continue reading
a shining face
Psalm 80 Israel is described as a vine which had grown out as far as the Euphrates River. Then God had allowed the protective wall of the vineyard to be broken down, so that passers-by could take of the vine’s … Continue reading
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
in the time of old age
Psalm 71 This is a song of an aging man, who has known much trouble but can testify that God has been his refuge all the way. It is a plea for the LORD to keep supporting and comforting his … Continue reading
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
awesome deeds
Psalm 65 At first, the awesome deeds of the LORD which he is being praised for seem to be the same natural wonders of psalm 19: nature declaring the glory of its designer. But then, the psalmist paints a picture … Continue reading
secret strike
Psalm 64 If you have ever been in a place where you fear some secret invasion, or an attack from some unseen enemy, you can appreciate the imagery here. The enemy has found a place to hide and pounce when … Continue reading
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
wild dogs
Psalm 59 I heard their barking, and it was incessant. I knew I could not get any sleep with this pack of wild dogs howling and growling and fighting outside my house all night long. So, I decided to do … Continue reading
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