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

Good Morning “Marvel-ers”.  Today we are in Psalm 48This Psalm gives honor to God for the city of Jerusalem.  The Psalm seems refer at times to past, present and future Heavenly Jerusalem.  God protected her and will forever.  The sons of Korah invited worshipers to observe the city’s architecture and recall God’s generational faithfulness so they could teach their children about the Lord. Many na...  Read More

Good Morning “Collective Worshipers.”  Today we are in Psalm 47.“Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. For the Lord Most High is awesome, the great King over all the earth.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭47‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NIV‬‬Notice… although this Psalm was written by the Sons of Korah for The Nation of Israel, there’s more.  It calls for ALL Nations to clap their hands and shout to God.  Inte...  Read More