Good Morning “Hard Working Above Reproach-ers.”  Today we are in Psalm 64.  David’s enemies are working hard to plot their schemes, and spread their lies.  The evil one is always at work (1 Peter 5:8).  He never rests.  He and the way he works through the deceived are more powerful than we are… alone that is!  But with God, there is no battle at all!  “But God will shoot them with his arrows; they...  Read More

Good Morning “All Day Meditators On the Word.  Today we are in Psalm 63.David writes this Psalm while he was in the Judean wilderness.  Pay close attention, it parallels Jesus’ time in the wilderness, leading up to His being tempted by Satan.  Look past the Judean desert… there is more here.  Both David and Jesus’ strength for survival came from Gods Word - not food and water.“Then Jesus was led b...  Read More

Good Morning “20%-ers”.   Today we are in Psalm 62.We ARE blessed!  Satan is the master of deception… to the point that it’s very easy to begin to; put our trust in things, stuff - our resources and wealth.  David as King no doubt was very wealthy!  His son Solomon became the richest man alive.  Yet, David sings of his trust in The Lord ONLY!  God is his eternal rock and refuge!  His security.  I ...  Read More

Good Morning “Examples”.  Today we are in Psalm 61.  Here David sings about God’s help in times of weakness. He prayed, “Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, for you are my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy.  Man, I know this Psalm has to remind you of at least a couple worship songs we sing.  David also prayed that his reign and throne would “endure to all generations,” a prayer that...  Read More

Good Morning “No Cakewalkers.”  Today we are in Psalm 60.  Today’s Psalm of David was meant to be taught and thus learned from.  The Levites would teach this Psalm to the people that they might better understand and live for The Lord.  But understand what? Let’s review a bit to understand the circumstances of this Psalm.Opposition remains due to Saul’s ruthless pursuit of David.  From 2 Samuel 7, ...  Read More

Good Morning “Worshipers of The Way-Maker.”  Today we are in Psalm 59.Today’s Psalm of David finds its roots in 1 Samuel 19:10-16.  David has narrowly escaped Saul’s spear and retreats to his home.  Saul sends men to watch his house and kill him the next morning.  To catch the irony of the next part we have to go back to 1 Samuel 18:20.  Saul gave his daughter Michal to David as a snare… in hopes ...  Read More

Good Morning “Imprecatory Pray-ers”.  Today we are in Psalm 58.  Anyway you look at it, David is praying imprecatory prayers / curses on the wicked rulers of the people who pervert justice and oppress others. After describing these wicked men, David calls on God to deliver judgment to them.Is it wrong for us to desire the same from God concerning the wicked we see?  I just saw a report that said “...  Read More

Good Morning “Comforted in Distress.”  Today we are in Psalm 57.David wrote this Psalm, hiding from Saul in a cave.  This probably refers to the time when David was at the cave of Adullam (1 Samuel 22:1-2).In his distress - Davis worships.  Sing with me… “Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.” Psalms‬ ‭57‬:‭5‬ ‭Sounds familiar doesn’t it?  David’s Psalm is sti...  Read More

Good Morning “Those With Tears Bottled.”  Today we are in Psalm 56.Another of David’s Psalms - When the Philistines seized him in Gath.  Scripture only records one instance when David was at the mercy of the Philistine King in Gath.  “That day David fled from Saul and went to Achish king of Gath.” 1 Samuel‬ ‭21‬:‭10‬ ‭NIV‬‬As David is running for his life God uses King Achish of Gath to offer prot...  Read More

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