Good Morning “Dreamers”.  Today we are in Psalm 126.“When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.” Psalm‬ ‭126‬:‭1‬ ‭ESV‬‬This Psalm is likely referring to Israel’s (really Judahs) restoration after 70 years in Babylonian Exile.  You have lived most, or perhaps all of your life as a slave in Babylon… now imagine your surprise when King Cyrus, moved by God, decides he ...  Read More

Good Morning “Good Choice Makers.” Today we are in Psalm 125.  “As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people both now and forevermore.” Psalms‬ ‭125‬:‭2‬ ‭NIV‬‬What a reminder for Israel to sing as they ascend on Jerusalem.   The Lord is our strength, He is our protection.  “The scepter of the wicked will not remain over the land allotted to the righteous, for then the rig...  Read More

Good Morning “By God”.  Today we are in Psalm 124.“If the Lord had not been on our side— “ Psalms‬ ‭124‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬It’s clear in David’s mind… was it not for God and His hand of protection, they would have been swept away, torn by the teeth of their enemies.  We live in a world that makes it really easy to credit ourselves with our protection, our own hands for our provision, and modern medicine f...  Read More

Good Morning “Eye Lifters”.  Today we are in Psalm 123.Our church has a giant cross that obviously extends heavenward.  I love it!  It may be my favorite part of our entire building.  When I am coming into town from the west,  I often look in its direction.  When I am finally able to spy it - there is a weird unexplainable comfort and peace that comes over me.  Let me be clear, it has nothing to d...  Read More

Good Morning “one together”.  Today we are in Psalm 122.“I rejoiced with those who said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” Psalms‬ ‭122‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬David knew there was really something special in worshiping together.  It wasn’t just that coming together was commanded of The Lord… he treasured it!  Anyone who’s ever cleared those distracting things from their minds and come together to wo...  Read More

Good Morning “Protected by God.”  Today we are in Psalm 121.“I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭121‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NIV‬‬Israel had a history of abandoning the God of all creation.  The writer of Psalm 121, wanted tomake sure they all recognized the One True God as they Ascended on Jerusalem.  No doubt ...  Read More

Good Morning “Ascenders”. Today we are in Psalm 120.Today’s psalm begins a collection of 15 psalms known as the “Songs of Ascent.”  They are the songs (Psalms) that were sung on the journey to worship in Jerusalem.  3 times a year Jewish men, commanded by God, ascended to (returned to) Jerusalem to worship - Passover, Pentecost, and the Festival of Booths.  They reflected on their pilgrimage, as t...  Read More

Good Morning “Word Hiders.”Today we are in Psalm 119.  Ok, how many of you read the whole thing this morning?  Psalm 119 is not short… in fact with 176 verses it’s the longest chapter in Scripture.  Why?  Why does It go on and on?  Consider this…Psalm 119 is an acrostic poem.  What is an acrostic poem?  Let me give you an example:J - Jesus name above all names.E - Everlasting StrengthS - Son of Go...  Read More

Good Morning “Light Receivers.”  Today we are in Psalm 118.“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭118‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬I know you’ve heard that before!  The Psalmist rejoices in Gods deliverance, and blessing.  He rejoices in salvation and life eternal - through The Savior.  He also rejoices in Gods chastening him.  In other words he’s thankful that The Lord has d...  Read More

Good Morning “Objects of Envy.”  Today we are in Psalm 117.  The shortest chapter in all of Scripture says so much!  “Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples. For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭117‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NIV‬‬All you nations, all you peoples!  Yes praise the Lord there is a place for us “Gentiles”,...  Read More

Good Morning “Story Tellers.”  Today we are in Psalm 116.  What’s your story?  When were you “saved”, either physically or even more important spiritually?  Have you ever shared your testimony, your salvation story?  Shouldn’t we be proclaiming His name, His goodness, telling anyone who will listen about the one who snatched us from the pit through the Blood of Jesus?Here the Psalmist makes note o...  Read More

Good Morning “Not Idolators”.  Today we are in Psalm 115.  Sing with me… “Not to us, Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness.” Psalms‬ ‭115‬:‭1‬‬Many have sung this song over the years.  I don’t know about you but the Chris Tomlin version of this song really sticks in my head.  Here the Psalmist speaks of those idols made with gold, and silver by human ...  Read More