Good Morning “No Cakewalkers.”  Today we are in Psalm 60.  Today’s Psalm of David was meant to be taught and thus learned from.  The Levites would teach this Psalm to the people that they might better understand and live for The Lord.  But understand what? Let’s review a bit to understand the circumstances of this Psalm.Opposition remains due to Saul’s ruthless pursuit of David.  From 2 Samuel 7, ...  Read More

Good Morning “Worshipers of The Way-Maker.”  Today we are in Psalm 59.Today’s Psalm of David finds its roots in 1 Samuel 19:10-16.  David has narrowly escaped Saul’s spear and retreats to his home.  Saul sends men to watch his house and kill him the next morning.  To catch the irony of the next part we have to go back to 1 Samuel 18:20.  Saul gave his daughter Michal to David as a snare… in hopes ...  Read More

Good Morning “Imprecatory Pray-ers”.  Today we are in Psalm 58.  Anyway you look at it, David is praying imprecatory prayers / curses on the wicked rulers of the people who pervert justice and oppress others. After describing these wicked men, David calls on God to deliver judgment to them.Is it wrong for us to desire the same from God concerning the wicked we see?  I just saw a report that said “...  Read More

Good Morning “Comforted in Distress.”  Today we are in Psalm 57.David wrote this Psalm, hiding from Saul in a cave.  This probably refers to the time when David was at the cave of Adullam (1 Samuel 22:1-2).In his distress - Davis worships.  Sing with me… “Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.” Psalms‬ ‭57‬:‭5‬ ‭Sounds familiar doesn’t it?  David’s Psalm is sti...  Read More

Good Morning “Those With Tears Bottled.”  Today we are in Psalm 56.Another of David’s Psalms - When the Philistines seized him in Gath.  Scripture only records one instance when David was at the mercy of the Philistine King in Gath.  “That day David fled from Saul and went to Achish king of Gath.” 1 Samuel‬ ‭21‬:‭10‬ ‭NIV‬‬As David is running for his life God uses King Achish of Gath to offer prot...  Read More

Good Morning “Trusting God Even in the Midst of Trials / Discipline.”  Today we are in Psalm 55.  David is beside himself.  His thoughts are driving him nuts.  His fears causing him to tremble.  What could cause this mighty warrior who slayed Goliath when he was just a youth to tremble so?Most commentators argue David penned this Psalm in response to the turning of his son Absalom against him - an...  Read More

Good Morning “Victorious By The Word!”  Today we are in Psalm 54.  David was faithful in the midst of trouble.  He indeed gave God the Glory for his protection and victories.  He called upon God to judge his enemies recognizing God is Perfect Justice.  This Psalm is interesting though… because like others, it refers to specific past events.  “When the Ziphites had gone to Saul and said, “Is not Da...  Read More

Good Morning “Not Fools”.  Today we are in Psalm 53.This Psalm is the near twin to Psalm 14.  In both David begins with a declaration.  “The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and their ways are vile; there is no one who does good.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭53‬:‭1‬, 14:1 NIV‬‬As we know God is the author of the moral code written on our hearts.  It’s evident to each of us.  In fact we h...  Read More

Good Morning “Confident The Lord Is Just.”  Today we are in Psalm 52.  Today’s Psalm is in response to a specific event in which extreme ruthless evil was displayed.  Here’s a quick summary:David was fleeing from King Saul.  He goes to Ahimelek the Priest who gives him and his men some of the old “consecrated bread”, to eat.  He also gives him Goliaths sword.“Now one of Saul’s servants was there t...  Read More

Good Morning “Those After Gods Own Heart.”  Today we are in Psalm 51.“…God testified concerning him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart;…”‭‭Acts‬ ‭13‬:‭22‬ ‭NIV‬‬God did not refer to David as such because he was perfect.  No, far from it.  To understand today’s Psalm in proper context one must first go back and review 2 Samuel 12:7-15.  David blew it… in more ways than one....  Read More

Good Morning “Real Deal’s”.  Today we are in Psalm 50.  This Psalm opens with a description of God as a great and glorious judge. Hypocrisy reigned and God determined to judge it. Some were offering sacrifices to Him, but their hearts loved sin. God needs no sacrifice.  He warned these men to repent or else they would face His righteous judgement.A Gallup survey from 2023 indicates that of the ent...  Read More

Good Morning “Those Who Are Certain.”  Today we are in Psalm 49.Perhaps you’ve heard…“Nothing is certain except death and taxes” - Benjamin Franklin, 1789.  Well, our new administration has tossed around the idea of eliminating taxes so - maybe Ben was wrong?  Perhaps… but only on one point!“…death is the destiny of everyone…” therefore; “the living should take this to heart.” Ecclesiastes 7:2King...  Read More