AMP and RVR 1960 CONTEXT: There is little doubt or argument among scholars that this is both a Psalm of David and one of repentance and praise. Some interesting things (at least to me) the title says To the Chief Musician so this was never meant to be a private calling out for repentance and reflection. David … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/19/2020
The other day I was having a conversation with a good friend and somehow we got into a discussion on prayer. He mentioned that a while back he had been asked to give the closing prayer at a meeting of his churches leadership and when he finished one of the deacons leaned over and said … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/18/2020
AMP and RVR 1960 Fools Wealth I do not remember where I first heard or read this but I has stuck with me, some people are poor all they have is money! The meaning is quite simple that despite their (material) wealth they are (spiritually) poor. Our text today warns us of becoming such a … More Devotional Thought for Today 11/17/2020
PSALM 46 CONTEXT: Some think this psalm was occasioned by the victories which David obtained over the Ammonites and Moabites, and other neighboring countries; and others are of opinion that it was penned on account of the siege of Jerusalem by Sennacherib being raised, in the times of Hezekiah: but it seems rather to … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/16/2020
AMP and RVR 1960 “Hope thou in God” As always let us begin with some context: This is the first of the Psalms in the 2nd book of 5 books of Psalms. Most scholars agree that originally Psalm 42 and Psalm 43 were one and when the Hebrew script was translated into Greek (Septuagint) about 200 … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/20/2020
PSALM 40 I the art above is the chorus of the very popular contemporary worship song Here I am to Worship by Tim Hughes. You may be wondering what that song and Psalm 40 have in common? Let me hopefully make the connection. First some CONTEXT: Like Psalm 27, this psalm can be divided into distinct … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/13/2020
AMP and RVR 1960 CONTEXT: The Psalm opens with a prayer, Ps 38:1; continues in a long complaint, Ps 38:2-8; pauses to dart an eye to heaven, Ps 38:9; proceeds with a second tale of sorrow, Ps 38:10-14; interjects another word of hopeful address to God, Ps 38:15; a third time pours out a flood of … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/12/2020
AMP and RVR 1960 FACING ENEMIES Some context is need here. All commentaries seem to agree that this is a Psalm of David and that it was written when he was on the run from Saul. There are three distinct divisions within the Psalm: v. 1-10 David prays for Safety – In the opening … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/10/2020
PSALM 33 PRAISE or WORSHIP The obvious context, PRAISE, of this Psalm is found in the opening verses 1-3 where the writer implores the people (righteous ones) to Give thanks to the Lord with the lyre; Sing praises to Him with the harp… Sing to Him a new song; Play skillfully [on the strings] with a … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/09/2020
PSALM 32 CONTEXT: Used as one of the early church’s penitential psalms (Pss 6; 38; 51; 102; 130; 143), this thanksgiving psalm focuses on the forgiveness of sins. The psalmist begins by extolling the blessings of forgiveness (vv. 1–2). He then shares how he suffered until he acknowledged his sin and was forgiven (vv. 3–5). He encourages the godly to pray to … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/07/2020
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