Good Morning “Cave Dwellers” Today we are in Psalm 142.The title of this Psalm tells us this was a prayer David wrote while in a cave.  This probably refers to one of the caves David hid in when King Saul was trying to kill him, perhaps the Cave of Adullam (1 Sam 22:1).As David prays for Gods protection from his pursuers, take note… God is already moving.  God had a plan all along and it didn’t in...  Read More

Good Morning “Planning and Praying Ahead.”  Today we are in Psalm 141.David at times exhibited incredible faith.  He was also no stranger to incredible moral failure (2 Samuel 11).  What strikes me about this Psalm is David’s very intentional prayer for protection from future temptation.  “Do not let my heart be drawn to what is evil so that I take part in wicked deeds along with those who are evi...  Read More

Good Morning “Trouble Takers.”  Today we are in Psalm 140.David begins this Psalm by again praying for rescue and protection from the wicked, the evil, those who devise plans to hurt or destroy him.  But wait, David was called “The man after Gods own heart” - by God Himself, (1 Samuel 13:14). Gods plan, The Promise of Jesus The Savior, included David.  Jesus came to us through the line of David (2...  Read More

Good Morning “Carefully Knit Together.”  Today we are in Psalm 139.  David, “The man after Gods own heart”, has a very intimate understanding of Gods sovereignty in our lives.  He shares some of it here.  He knows us better than we know ourselves.  He knows where we’ve been and where we are going and all of the options He allows in between.  He knows our thoughts and even our words before we utter...  Read More

Good Morning “Fighters.”  Today we are in Psalm 138.“I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; before the “gods” I will sing your praise.” Psalms‬ ‭138‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬Pay close attention to what David is saying in this Psalm.  He proclaims that he will praise The LORD God (Yahweh), even before pagan gods!  The mighty warrior who faced Goliath as a boy, standing strong in the face of evil, proclaims ...  Read More

Good Morning “Knowing What You Got Before It’s Gone.”  Today we are in Psalm 137.We are blessed to live in a country where we can still meet and worship freely.  We are not yet in danger of being taken captive or publicly beheaded as are worshiping Christians is some parts of the world.  Sunday we talked about the privilege we’ve been given to serve Jesus, to proclaim His name, to be His ambassado...  Read More

Good Morning “Jesus Followers.  Today we are in Psalm 136.Often some mistakenly think of Jesus only in the New Testament.  They might think of the “Christmas Story” and His birth, as the first time He came on the scene.  Jesus was not a human that God chose to deliver those who believe, but rather God who donned humanity.  He’s always existed with the Father and The Spirit in perfect Oneness.  Thi...  Read More

Good Morning “NOT Deist’s”.  Today we are in Psalm 135.The Psalmist begins by reminding us all The LORD (Yahweh) ALONE is great and worthy of our praise!  He is greater than all other gods (idols, false gods) that we might put our hope in.  We can even hope in our own power, making us, our own idol.  He ALONE is sovereign over ALL things.  It’s thunderstorm season here in our area.  When we see th...  Read More

Good Morning “Tireless Servants.”  Today we are in Psalm 134.“Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord who minister by night in the house of the Lord.” Psalms‬ ‭134‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬The Temple was open 24/7 for worship (1 Chronicles 9:33).  As the Psalmist makes his Ascent on Jerusalem he is thankful that as he arrives there will be those there doing ministry, there will be song and worship.  I won...  Read More

Good Morning “One in Jesus”.  Today we are in Psalm 133.David’s life was turned upside down as Saul and the Army of Israel, and later his own family members hunted him down. It’s easy to understand why David would find it important to remind the people of Israel to dwell in unity. Once David became king, he went the “extra mile” to communicate that he was more interested in a peaceful nation than ...  Read More

Good Morning “Clingers to Prophecy.”  Today we are in Psalm 132.“The Lord swore an oath to David, a sure oath he will not revoke: “One of your own descendants I will place on your throne. If your sons keep my covenant and the statutes I teach them, then their sons will sit on your throne for ever and ever.””‭‭Psalms‬ ‭132‬:‭11‬-‭12‬ ‭NIV‬‬You may recall 2 Samuel 7.  David wanted to build a temple,...  Read More

Good Morning “Content”.  Today we are in Psalm 131.  A song of ascents - from David King of Israel.  “My heart is not proud, Lord, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me.” Psalms‬ ‭131‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬Wrap your mind around the opening verse of this Psalm. Pretty incredible isn’t it?  King David… with all of the concern that comes from being Ki...  Read More