PSALM 31 CONTEXT: As always context is important here too. Matthew Henry gives a good explanation and background of this chapter: It is probable that David penned this psalm when he was persecuted by Saul; some passages in it agree particularly to the narrow escapes he had, at Keilah (1 Sa. 23:13), then in the … More Devotional thought for Today – 06/30/2022
Psalm 59 Sometimes, like in the case of David here, forces align against us and we seemingly have no place to turn. David wisely cries out to God from the beginning, Deliver me from my enemies, O my God. This accomplishes two things: It established the fact that David was in need of help It … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/04/2021
PSALM 142 Context/Comment A Prayer when he was in the cave. He was in one of his many lurking places, either Engedi, Adullam, or some other lone cavern wherein he could conceal himself from Saul and his bloodhounds. Caves make good closets for prayer; their gloom and solitude are helpful to the exercise of devotion. … More Sunday Sermon Series – No Man Care for my Soul
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
PSALM 91 SOLDIER’S PSALM Everyone knows someone who is or may be going to battle, whether physical or spiritual. Psalm 91 is a source of inspiration and prayer. I believe it is important to pray the scriptures. Several years ago I heard stories about soldiers using Psalm 91 to pray for safety and protection in … More Devotional Thought for today – 11/11/2020
Psalm 18 PRAISE AND REST Most Bibles have a heading for this Psalm with a title something like; To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David, the servant of the Lord, who spoke the words of this song to the Lord on the day when the Lord rescued him from the hand of all his enemies and from … More Devotional thought for Today – 10/31/2020
PSALM 11 FINDING HOPE IN HOPELESS TIMES According to Theodoret, and other early church Fathers this Psalm was written when David was being persecuted by Saul, and was was told to get out, escape for his own safety. We have all been in situations when things seem desperate maybe even hopeless but how we react … More Devotional Thought for Today – 10/29/2020
PSALM 7 CONFIDENCE Psalm 7 is all about Confidence or Faith in God. It is not dumb or blind faith (as the picture above depicts) but one based upon a solid relationship with the creator God. David is under attack from Cush the Benjamite and sings this song of lament to the Lord praying for … More Devotional Thought for Today – 10/27/2020
Psalm 9:9 AMP and RVR 1960 CONTEXT: Whenever I think of a stronghold, the image of a medieval castle seems to pop up. These fortresses were designed to withstand long sieges by an enemy while providing protection for King or Nobleman’s and troops, as well as refuge for the neighboring villagers. The structures … More Saturday’s Military Devotional – Strongholds
Psalm 46:10 ( AMP and RVR 1960) CONTEXT: Have you ever heard the expression(s) There are no atheists in the trenches. There are no atheists in foxholes. A quick search on the internet finds some 38,000 plus results for them. With quoteinvestigator.com giving the best explanation of it’s origins. I will not argue today whether … More Saturday’s Military Devotional – BEING STILL
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