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

Good Morning “Refuge Seekers”.  Today we are in Psalm 46.This Psalm like 10 others, is specifically attributed to the “Sons of Korah.”  Rabbit trail… Who are these sons?You may remember Numbers 16 when Korah rallied 250 others to rebel against Moses and Aaron.  They were Kohathites,  from the tribe of Levi.  They were given the role of taking care of the Holy Things of the Temple - the Arc etc.  T...  Read More

Good Morning “Brides of Christ.”  Today we are in Psalm 45.  From the Sons of Koran A wedding song.  But for who?  Is this a general wedding song or yet another Psalm with a dual intent?  Yes!“You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.” Psalms‬ ‭45‬:‭7‬ ‭NIV‬‬.This is our first clue that we are not de...  Read More

Good Morning “Storm Riders”.  Today we are in Psalm 44.Today’s psalm is divided into three parts: past, present, and future. During a time of great distress, a small remnant in Judah has set their hearts toward revival.  The psalmist remembers God’s past faithfulness and acknowledges that any past deliverance was all by Gods hand, and not of their own doing. So, the psalmist does not petition the ...  Read More