Devotional Thought for Today – 12/08/2020

PSALM 39 CONTEXT: This individual lament psalm focuses on the brevity of human life. The psalmist suffers because of sin (see note on 38:title–22; note on 38:11). He intended to remain silent but was unable to do so (vv. 1–3). He emphasizes the brevity of life and prays for Yahweh to reveal when he will die (vv. 4–6). He affirms his trust in Yahweh and … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/08/2020

Devotional Thought for Today – 11/07/2020

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