Good Morning “Contemplators.”  Today we are in Psalm 89.Today’s Psalm is a maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite.  On the surface it may appear that Ethan is praising God.  Look deeper.  Remember a maskil is a contemplation… he is considering.  Ethan is conflicted.  He seems to be weighing Gods promise to make David “King of Kings”, against what appears to be Israel’s destruction.  How can David’s throne l...  Read More

Good Morning “Hanging Tough.”  Today we are in Psalm 88.  “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalms‬ ‭23‬:‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬Scripture never promises God will snatch us out of those desperate “valley” times… He will however; be with us (Hebrews 13:5).  Today’s psalm was written by Heman the Ezrahite, one of th...  Read More

Good Morning “Firmly Founded.”  Today we are in Psalm 87.  Psalm 87 is a celebration of the city of Jerusalem. Jerusalem was God’s favored city among all those in the Promised Land. He exalted the city by His power, she is special for that reason alone!  Jerusalem was built on a firm foundation indeed, but even the best foundation will not hold if placed on bad soil or volatile ground.  Notice whe...  Read More

Good Morning “Pray-ers Without Ceasing.”  Today we are in Psalm 86.  Here is another one of more than two dozen of David’s Psalms, in which he is pleading for relief from his enemies.   Some things to note from this Psalm:- God never tires of hearing our prayers… even the same ones.  Think about it… would He have included more than 2 dozen similar pleas from David in Psalms if He did?  Perhaps eve...  Read More

Good Morning “On Fire For Him”.Today we are in Psalm 85.The exiles have returned from Babylon, during Nehemiah and Ezra’s time.  God has forgiven His people and brought them back to their land.  The Psalmist asks  for Gods restoration,  but not just restoration to their land, restoration to right relationship with God.  The people have repented but there seems to be some doubt in the Psalmists ple...  Read More

Good Morning “Worshippers in His Courts and House.”  Today we are in Psalm 84.“Better is one day in your courts.  Better is one day in your house… Better is one day in your courts than thousands elsewhere”… come on sing it with me!  Many many years before Matt Redmond penned those words they were found here!The sons of Korah saw many come and go from The Temple Courts.  Many traveled long distance...  Read More

Good Morning “Comforted With The End of The Story.”  Today we are in Psalm 83.Asaph mentions 10 different nations of people set on destroying Israel.  Nowhere in Scripture do we see these 10 all attacking Israel at one time, so we take this as a summary of Israel’s oppressed history.  Gods people have always been under attack.  Millions upon millions of Jews have been killed throughout history sim...  Read More

Good Morning “Rescuers of The Weak…” Today we are in Psalm 82.Asaph acknowledges God presides over the gods.  What are we talking about here?  The term gods when seen with a small “g” is referring either to pagan gods (demons), and/or earthy leaders.  Reviewing the Hebrew, and considering the complete text points to the later.   It appears Asaph is speaking regarding evil governors.  “I said, ‘You...  Read More

Good Morning “Logical Livers.”  Today we are in Psalm 81.  Asaph urges Israel and really all of us to repent and serve The Lord FULLY and ONLY!  In that, we can shout for joy and praise Him.  He has proven Himself faithful in the past and will show Himself faithful in the future.  Understand His faithfulness may come in the form of blessing or discipline, but you can count on His faithfulness.  As...  Read More

Good Morning “Vine Dependents”.  Today we are in Psalm 80.The imagery of the Vine and the branches is something we are all probably familiar with.  I also reference it often with the youth.  In this Psalm Asaph compares the nation of Israel to a vine.  The vine once flourished when God was the caretaker, but when Israel turned Her back on God and severed herself from the vine She embraced her fles...  Read More

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