Good Morning “Contagious Worshipers.”  Today we are in Psalm 145.David begins this Psalm focused on praising The Lord.  “I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever.” Psalms‬ ‭145‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭He is MOST worthy of our praise!  Sing it!  Davids relationship with The Lord is real and personal… there is n...  Read More

Good Morning “Trained for War.”  Today we are in Psalm 144.  “Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.” Psalms‬ ‭144‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬Wait, I thought God was a pacifist?  The way David starts this Psalm may set some back on their heals.  The Truth is God is patient with all, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.  (2 Peter‬ ‭3‬:‭9‬)How...  Read More

Good Morning “Those Who Apply.”  Today we are in Psalm 143.  Psalm 143 like 142 was obviously written during a time in David’s life when he was struggling.   Perhaps it too could have been written when he was fleeing from Saul… or perhaps a different enemy.  Perhaps as he fled from his own son Absalom.  Either way, always remember our enemy is not flesh and blood. Our opponent never changes… (Ephe...  Read More

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