Saturday, May 31, 2025
Friday, May 30, 2025
May 30 – Hear my Cry – Psalm 61:1-2
May 30 – Hear my Cry – Psalm 61:1-2
This is an amazing psalm. It is one that is best on stringed instruments. It has also been given a modern version released in present day. David says, “Hear my cry Oh Lord and listen to my prayer.” Prayer is the means in which we communicate with God. The amazing thing is God wants us to pray, He loves us to pray and He invites us to pray. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. You do not have because you do not ask.
In vs 2, David reveals that we can call from the ends of the earth of the Lord will hear us. It is not the place, position or path that makes prayer happen. It is faith. We are to call unto God even when our heart feels faint. It is in that time that He will lift us up on the solid rock. EM. Bounds wrote that prayer is powerful because the God of the universe backs it up. So today tell the Lord what is on your heart and as the old song says, “His line is never busy.”
Thursday, May 29, 2025
May 29 – God`s Victory – Psalm 60:12
May 29 – God`s Victory – Psalm 60:12
This psalm is from the account of David defeating the combine forces of all the nations around him. It is from the writing of the Lily of the Covenant. When faced with overwhelming odds and enemies David reminds his readers that with God we will gain the victory. With God for us who can be against us. We have armor, weapons, strength and power in the Lord. Jesus has already defeated the enemy. So David is simply reminding us today that God has and will continue to give us the victory. We will still face foes, battle and problems but the Lord allows these to happen so we will become victors, overcomers and conquerors. Remember that in your battles of today should they come.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
May 28 – Sing of your strength – Psalm 59:16-17
May 28 – Sing of your strength – Psalm 59:16-17
David is famous for his singing and musical ability. He states that when he gets up in the morning he will sing of four truths. The Lord is his fortress, place of safety, security, rest and protection. Next, he will praise the Lord for God’s love. This love protects in times of trouble and also keeps him secure in times of confusion. The Lord is David refuge. He can go to the Lord and bask in the love, peace, grace and joy of the Lord. It is his secret place and hideaway to refresh and reform.
Lastly, the Lord is David’s place strength. When you are weak the Lord will become your strength. We talked about this yesterday. All this is based on the love of God which is the foundation for faith and hope. So today put your faith in God’s love and you will have a hope for today and tomorrow.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
May 27 – God will go before – Psalm 59:10
May 27 – God will go before – Psalm 59:10
The setting behind this psalm is when David was running from Saul and Saul’s men who were watching David’s house to capture and kill him. David states “Oh strength I wait for you.” David has lost his strength. He was in a moment of weakness and he needed the strength of the Lord. The children song states, “I am weak but he is strong.” When you are weak call upon the Lord and the strength of the Lord will come and then you will be able to do all things through Christ who strengthens you.
David then states that God is his fortress, place of security and safety. He is the living God. David lived in a world of idols but he knew God was real and he put his trust in God. David then states that God would go before him and one day he would gloat over those that tried to capture of kill him. David knew that God would settle the scores. Remember you do not have to defend yourself God will. Vengeance is my I will says the Lord. So put your trust in the Lord this day. He will protect and keep you.
Monday, May 26, 2025
.” May 26 – Surely God – Psalm 58:11
May 26 – Surely God – Psalm 58:11
David wrote a song or a Mictam which is a short poem about the perils of life. Through this psalm David bring to the attention of his readers that life can be perilous and even dangerous. You never know what is lurking around the corner or the next bend of the rode. We have an adversary as Peter says who is like a roaring lion who seeks to devour the innocent. Satan has one agenda, to rob, kill and destroy but we are not alone against him. The Lord has already given us the victory in Jesus Christ. Jesus destroyed the works of the devil.
David states that the righteous will be rewarded. In Revelation 2-3 we have listed the rewards to the overcomer. David echoed this thought here. The Lord will judge the earth. Paul states that God is not mocked whatever a person sow they will reap. Simply put through this day sow kindness and love and that is what will be given back to you. Ben Franklin said, “When you are good to others you are best to you.”
Friday, May 23, 2025
May 23 – My Refuge – Psalm 57:1-3
May 23 – My Refuge – Psalm 57:1-3
My refuge is a continuing theme through Psalms. For the next three days we will look at Psalm 57. This psalm was written when David was fleeing Saul. David recorded and sang about his struggles during that time as both a testimony and as an outlet for his plight. David asks the Lord for mercy then asks the Lord to provide for him a refuge. He uses the metaphor of the Lord being an eagle and in his wings He will provide refuge until the disaster has passed.
Next, David cried out to the Lord. He calls Him the Lord Most High. There is no one greater or stronger than the Lord. David knows that God has a purpose for his life and he wanted it fulfilled. Is that you cry and heart’s desire?
The Lord will send help from heaven and save us. The Lord will rebuke those that are pursuing His people. The Lord will send his love and faithfulness. Great promises today. One time during the Mau Mau rebellion in Africa. A group of men decided to attack a mission school but were thwarted by a large group of men surrounding the school. It was discovered later that this group of men were angels sent from God to protect that school. God promises to protect His people he might even use angels to make that happen. So trust in the Lord He is your Refuge.
Thursday, May 22, 2025
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