Good Morning “Objects of Jealousy.”  Today we are in Psalm 79.  Another Psalm of Asaph.  This one too appears to be referring to the time in Israel’s history when God used Nebuchadnezzar and the Babylonian army to conquer and take Judah captive.  They knew better.  They had turned away from God - in His jealousy He would turn them back.  “How long, Lord? Will you be angry forever? How long will yo...  Read More

Good Morning “Historians.”  Today we are in Psalm 78.Yesterday we remembered to remember.   Psalm 78 continues with a Maskil of Asaph, a contemplation, a remembrance.  Asaph is summarizing Israel’s history of obedience, rebellion and repentance, deliverance and restoration… then more rebellion.  It appears his intent is simple… do this and don’t do this!  Learn from those who both did it right and...  Read More

Good Morning “Remember-ers” of the good stuff. Today we are in Psalm 77.  Asaph cries out in Psalm 77.  At least in the beginning there is anguish… desperation… doubt, wondering if God has turned away.  “Will the Lord reject forever? Will he never show his favor again? Has his unfailing love vanished forever? Has his promise failed for all time?”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭77‬:‭7‬-‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Perhaps like Asaph, li...  Read More

Good Morning “Properly Viewing God.”  Today we are in Psalm 76.  Yeah!!!! We win!  Today’s Psalm is a song of worship to God for the victory He gave His people.When the enemies invaded their land, God’s power turned them back and humbled them. The Psalmist urges all to fear the Lord and give to Him the honor He is due.As we’ve gone through Psalms we’ve been presented with a balanced view of God.  ...  Read More

Good Morning “Redemption Cup Drinkers.”  Today we are in Psalm 75.  “In the hand of the Lord is a cup full of foaming wine mixed with spices; he pours it out, and all the wicked of the earth drink it down to its very dregs.” Psalms‬ ‭75‬:‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬In Psalm 73 regarding the wicked, we read - “Their mouths lay claim to heaven…”.  The level of deception, the arrogance that allows one boldly rebelling...  Read More

Good Morning “Avoiders or Discipline”. Today we are in Psalm 74.  This Psalm appears to be talking about the destruction of the TempleIn Jerusalem by the Babylonians.  If this is the case then Asaph is either speaking prophetically or this is a different Asaph than David’s Asaph.  Both entirely possible, as the Levite singers became known as “sons of Asaph”, (Ezra 2:41, Nehemiah 11:22)If we are in...  Read More

Good Morning “Content.” Today we are in Psalm 73.  This Psalm marks the beginning of Book III.  What’s the significance of the 5 books of Psalms?  They do not seem to be in a particular order, chronologically anyway.  They clearly are not divided by author.  Psalms is broken into 5 Books, likely aligning with the 5 Books of The Torah, Genesis - Deuteronomy.  A Psalm of Asaph.  Reminder… Asaph was ...  Read More

Good Morning “Confessors”.  Today we are in Psalm 72“Of Solomon.”  It is debated as to whether this was written by Solomon as the heading states, or by David as may be interpreted by the closing verse.  How about yes?  It’s both.  The headings we see in Psalms appear in the original Hebrew so we must take them at face value.  Hence let the debaters be silent.  This is a Psalm written by Solomon - ...  Read More

Good Morning “Young Sponges, Gray Teachers.”  Today we are in Psalm 71.  We’re all deserving of wrath (Roman’s 6:23, Ephesians 2:3).  However; Jesus loves us, and gave Himself up for us (Ephesians 5:2).  We’ve done NOTHING to deserve Him, it’s all by His grace (Ephesians 2:8-9) What does The Lord ask in return?  ALL of us, “a living sacrifice, Holy and pleasing to God”.  That’s our proper response...  Read More

Good Morning “Reconciled Enemies.”  Today we are in Psalm 70.  The last few Psalms have reminded us that God willingly receives all who repent.  “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” 2 Peter 3:9We are all born sinful, “Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the...  Read More

Good Morning “Scorners, and Scorned”.  Today we are in Psalm 69.David laments as many have turned on him.  He is scorned because of his Zeal for The Lord.  “For I endure scorn for your sake, and shame covers my face. I am a foreigner to my own family, a stranger to my own mother’s children; for zeal for your house consumes me, and the insults of those who insult you fall on me.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭69‬:‭7‬-...  Read More

Good Morning “Accepters, NOT Rejectors.”  Today we are in Psalm 68.God desires that the nations hear about Him, are shown example of lives changed by Him, and in turn choose to leave their Pagan ways and follow Him.  He made that clear through Psalm 66 and 67.  Jesus paid a price we never could!  We must choose to turn from our flesh and toward Him, receiving His free gift of grace.  Paul describe...  Read More