Psalm 104
The sovereignty of God displayed in creation is something when truly looked at causes his people to fall on their face in worship! How long will the biologist look at the marvels of God creatures and deny him his glory. How long will the physicist record the intricacies of his universe and deny him praise? How could we all not praise out loud that the earth is not covered in water once again? Or the Mountains haven’t fallen on us or that we have air to breath. Praise the Lord for he has opened my eyes to see the true glory in His creation it tells of his power, sovereignty and amazing grace.
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Monday, March 20, 2006
Psalm 103
Psalm 103
Bless the Lord O my soul!
I love that verse. Whenever I feel far from the Lord, I can tell my soul to bless Him. To Honor His name! For those that fear the Lord, our sins are removed as far as the east is from the west. We do not get what we deserve. We do not get punished for our sins; the Lord has removed them so that we may be reconciled to him. For that we may never stop blessing the name of the Lord!
The utmost joy in this life is knowing Christ. He frees us from slavery. He raises us from the dead. He makes us God’s children. None of that will surpass the joy of seeing him in person one day. To behold the glory of the almighty Lord is our greatest joy and all praise goes to the Lord because it will last for eternity.
Bless the Lord O my soul!
I love that verse. Whenever I feel far from the Lord, I can tell my soul to bless Him. To Honor His name! For those that fear the Lord, our sins are removed as far as the east is from the west. We do not get what we deserve. We do not get punished for our sins; the Lord has removed them so that we may be reconciled to him. For that we may never stop blessing the name of the Lord!
The utmost joy in this life is knowing Christ. He frees us from slavery. He raises us from the dead. He makes us God’s children. None of that will surpass the joy of seeing him in person one day. To behold the glory of the almighty Lord is our greatest joy and all praise goes to the Lord because it will last for eternity.
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Psalm 102
Psalm 102
How many times when I have been so far from God that I was crying out for him not to hide His face from me? We know in our minds that He is always there but our minds are disconnected from out hearts. We don’t “feel” God there. What does the Psalm show as the solution to this problem? He starts to remind himself of the truth about God’s faithfulness and sovereignty.
His faithfulness (verses 13, 16, 20) and his sovereignty (verses 12, 18-20, 25-28) are nuggets of tasty truth that nourish our souls in times of “spiritual drought”.
I want to be in full force faith all my life and I never again want to be in the low times of my life. I know that God used them to make me more like His Son. Since I am not completed or obtained it yet, those times are sure to come again. I ask the Lord to renew His strength in me again. Daily. Hourly. Moment by moment.
How many times when I have been so far from God that I was crying out for him not to hide His face from me? We know in our minds that He is always there but our minds are disconnected from out hearts. We don’t “feel” God there. What does the Psalm show as the solution to this problem? He starts to remind himself of the truth about God’s faithfulness and sovereignty.
His faithfulness (verses 13, 16, 20) and his sovereignty (verses 12, 18-20, 25-28) are nuggets of tasty truth that nourish our souls in times of “spiritual drought”.
I want to be in full force faith all my life and I never again want to be in the low times of my life. I know that God used them to make me more like His Son. Since I am not completed or obtained it yet, those times are sure to come again. I ask the Lord to renew His strength in me again. Daily. Hourly. Moment by moment.
Friday, March 17, 2006
Psalm 101
Psalm 101 (ESV)1 I will sing of steadfast love and justice; to you, O Lord, I will make music.2 I will ponder the way that is blameless. Oh when will you come to me? I will walk with integrity of heart within my house;3 I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me.4 A perverse heart shall be far from me; I will know nothing of evil.5 Whoever slanders his neighbor secretly I will destroy. Whoever has a haughty look and an arrogant heart I will not endure.6 I will look with favor on the faithful in the land, that they may dwell with me; he who walks in the way that is blameless shall minister to me.7 No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who utters lies shall continue before my eyes.8 Morning by morning I will destroy all the wicked in the land, cutting off all the evildoers from the city of the Lord.
Thoughts
This is the pledge of a man who hopes to live his life for God. How many times do I try to say I will do this and that? I am glad today to know it is up to God’s will and not my own for my successfully being sanctified. Still we must we must be able to identify and fight the sin in our lives and around us. There are important truths to learn from this Psalm about fighting sin.
Thoughts
This is the pledge of a man who hopes to live his life for God. How many times do I try to say I will do this and that? I am glad today to know it is up to God’s will and not my own for my successfully being sanctified. Still we must we must be able to identify and fight the sin in our lives and around us. There are important truths to learn from this Psalm about fighting sin.
- Meditate on God’s ways, seek out his will! v. 2
- Do not look at what is worthless; do not let the unrighteous acts of lost people stick to you. The devil wants nothing more to keep bad influence on you through the lost people around you. v. 3
- Stay far away from what will make you lust (perverse heart). v. 4
- Do not reward evil and recognize the faithful. Verses 5-6
- Do not let evildoers and liars corrupt your household! Verse 7
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Psalm 100
Psalm 100
The whole earth is commanded to make a joyful noise to the Lord. (v. 1) Everything on earth owes its existence to the Lord. The rocks will cry out and Lord we pray the nations will soon.
When I serve I must serve with gladness. The Lord is most glorified when I am most satisfied in Him. Therefore show my satisfaction with his glorious deeds by being glad!
I belong to the Lord! May I never forget that he is a Holy God and he raised my like Lazarus out of the grave. Praise and glory to the Lord God Almighty forever!
For this I can never stop being thankful. Thank you for my life, thank you for my wife, my child, my dog and everything good thing comes from you Lord, I deserve to be in hell right now but you have lavished your gifts upon me.
Lord you are so good and your love will extend to all generations. Raise up my daughter to love you above all other things. Thank you Jesus for your goodness.
The whole earth is commanded to make a joyful noise to the Lord. (v. 1) Everything on earth owes its existence to the Lord. The rocks will cry out and Lord we pray the nations will soon.
When I serve I must serve with gladness. The Lord is most glorified when I am most satisfied in Him. Therefore show my satisfaction with his glorious deeds by being glad!
I belong to the Lord! May I never forget that he is a Holy God and he raised my like Lazarus out of the grave. Praise and glory to the Lord God Almighty forever!
For this I can never stop being thankful. Thank you for my life, thank you for my wife, my child, my dog and everything good thing comes from you Lord, I deserve to be in hell right now but you have lavished your gifts upon me.
Lord you are so good and your love will extend to all generations. Raise up my daughter to love you above all other things. Thank you Jesus for your goodness.
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Psalm 99
BibleGateway.com Psalm 99
Fear the reign of the Lord. We should fear God. I always have a hard time understanding fear of the Lord. I am not scared the Lord will take his Son from me. I believe his promises to me are real. So what does it mean for a Christian to fear the Lord? Is it respectful awe? Is it related to humility? I am in awe of God's great power. I need daily to be humble before his throne. I do not treat the Lord like some secondary citizen or even as equal to another person. The Lord our God is One, the creator of all the earth and the heavens. To fear him is to know his holiness? Maybe? The Lord is set apart from us all. He is so many things we cannot understand. Our limited ability is unable to ever comprehend his ways. How can you fit the creator within the created. He is greater than I could ever be. How can I see the beginning from the end if I do not have eternity as my backdrop?
The Lord is feared here, because he is awesome, holy and glorious.
Fear the reign of the Lord. We should fear God. I always have a hard time understanding fear of the Lord. I am not scared the Lord will take his Son from me. I believe his promises to me are real. So what does it mean for a Christian to fear the Lord? Is it respectful awe? Is it related to humility? I am in awe of God's great power. I need daily to be humble before his throne. I do not treat the Lord like some secondary citizen or even as equal to another person. The Lord our God is One, the creator of all the earth and the heavens. To fear him is to know his holiness? Maybe? The Lord is set apart from us all. He is so many things we cannot understand. Our limited ability is unable to ever comprehend his ways. How can you fit the creator within the created. He is greater than I could ever be. How can I see the beginning from the end if I do not have eternity as my backdrop?
The Lord is feared here, because he is awesome, holy and glorious.
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Psalm 98
Psalm 98
Interesting: His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.
Jesus sits at the right hand of God. The work for salvation is done be Him! Yet to be found is how our choice has resulted in God’s favor and salvation.
Music is God’s creation and should be used to glorify his name. People who deny the role of music in praise deny the truth of God’s Word.
Even if our instruments are silent God will cause the sea and the rivers and the hills to praise him.
Thank you Lord, you made yourself known to me. I pray I make good use of your things you have trusted to me.
Interesting: His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.
Jesus sits at the right hand of God. The work for salvation is done be Him! Yet to be found is how our choice has resulted in God’s favor and salvation.
Music is God’s creation and should be used to glorify his name. People who deny the role of music in praise deny the truth of God’s Word.
Even if our instruments are silent God will cause the sea and the rivers and the hills to praise him.
Thank you Lord, you made yourself known to me. I pray I make good use of your things you have trusted to me.
Monday, March 13, 2006
Psalm 97
Psalm 97
Lord thank you for your judgment. I pray that I will rest in your decisions knowing you have what planned what is best.
Your power is great and earthly things are nothing to you.
What idols and images do I need to destroy in my world?
Do I hate evil? v. 10
The Lord will deliver us from the hand of the wicked. Even if the kill us we win the best prize! The have no victory
Lord thank you for your judgment. I pray that I will rest in your decisions knowing you have what planned what is best.
Your power is great and earthly things are nothing to you.
What idols and images do I need to destroy in my world?
Do I hate evil? v. 10
The Lord will deliver us from the hand of the wicked. Even if the kill us we win the best prize! The have no victory
Saturday, March 11, 2006
Psalm 96
BibleGateway.com - Psalm 96
Lord your salvation should be told to all the peoples. Their gods and idols are worthless and you created the heavens.
I pray that we will ascribe all due glory and strenght to our Lord Jesus.
3 things I notice in this Psalm:
1. Praise the Lord for he is the one true realy God, he is the creator of all things.
2. Since the Lord is who he is, we should tell the nations "The LORD reigns!" v10
3. Be joyful because the Lord is coming and he will judge in righteousness and faithfulness.
Lord your salvation should be told to all the peoples. Their gods and idols are worthless and you created the heavens.
I pray that we will ascribe all due glory and strenght to our Lord Jesus.
3 things I notice in this Psalm:
1. Praise the Lord for he is the one true realy God, he is the creator of all things.
2. Since the Lord is who he is, we should tell the nations "The LORD reigns!" v10
3. Be joyful because the Lord is coming and he will judge in righteousness and faithfulness.
Friday, March 10, 2006
Psalm 95
BibleGateway.com Psalm 95
Lord I pray that I may worship you fully everyday. You are my rock. I thank you for everything, and praise you for your mercy and kindness. All that there is, is yours.
Do not let me harden my heart dear Lord. Make me a the man after your own heart. Make live on faith and joyous at the sound of your name!
Do not let me run on my own power. Make me to trust in your ways and feed on your word day and night.
All praise and glory to our Lord Jesus Christ!
Lord I pray that I may worship you fully everyday. You are my rock. I thank you for everything, and praise you for your mercy and kindness. All that there is, is yours.
Do not let me harden my heart dear Lord. Make me a the man after your own heart. Make live on faith and joyous at the sound of your name!
Do not let me run on my own power. Make me to trust in your ways and feed on your word day and night.
All praise and glory to our Lord Jesus Christ!
Thursday, March 09, 2006
Psalm 94
BibleGateway.com Psalm 94
How long will we wait for the Lord to come to bring His wrath to the wicked who deserve it? We will always ask this question. Until he comes. We do not know the time and the place. The Lord wants us to wait on Him. Hope in Him. We know that victory will be won. We know that the Lord our God will wipe them out. How does having that fact actually translate into my life? How does having that truth in my heart actually impact my way of doing things?
Three questions I have to help:
1. If God has promised victory and vengeance over His enemies, what am I afraid of?
2. If the wicked will face the wrath of God why do I even begin to treasure the same things they treasure? Why do the lures of this world EVER catch my eye? Even if for just a fleeting moment?
3. What else stops us from standing up against the wicked?
How long will we wait for the Lord to come to bring His wrath to the wicked who deserve it? We will always ask this question. Until he comes. We do not know the time and the place. The Lord wants us to wait on Him. Hope in Him. We know that victory will be won. We know that the Lord our God will wipe them out. How does having that fact actually translate into my life? How does having that truth in my heart actually impact my way of doing things?
Three questions I have to help:
1. If God has promised victory and vengeance over His enemies, what am I afraid of?
2. If the wicked will face the wrath of God why do I even begin to treasure the same things they treasure? Why do the lures of this world EVER catch my eye? Even if for just a fleeting moment?
3. What else stops us from standing up against the wicked?
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Psalm 93
BibleGateway.com Psalm 93
Our God is not a weak God. He wears strength as his belt. He has established the way and his throne will never be moved. That means that from the very beginning God knew exactly what his plan was, exactly who he would save and everything in between. Not a single thing can happen outside of his power. If it happens he let it happen. Even the evil, which he turns for the good of those you hope in him and is justified reward to those who reject him.
His Decrees are very trustworthy! Get into God's word! The answers are there. Make it your delight to learn his wonderful Word and holiness will follow. You will never be completed on this side of heaven but one day it will be so glorious to stand in the presence of the Almighty, Awesome and Glorious Christ!
Our God is not a weak God. He wears strength as his belt. He has established the way and his throne will never be moved. That means that from the very beginning God knew exactly what his plan was, exactly who he would save and everything in between. Not a single thing can happen outside of his power. If it happens he let it happen. Even the evil, which he turns for the good of those you hope in him and is justified reward to those who reject him.
His Decrees are very trustworthy! Get into God's word! The answers are there. Make it your delight to learn his wonderful Word and holiness will follow. You will never be completed on this side of heaven but one day it will be so glorious to stand in the presence of the Almighty, Awesome and Glorious Christ!
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Psalm 92
BibleGateway.com Psalm 92
Lord, Praise you in the morning. Forgive me Lord for letting so many mornings pass without praising you. Am I really made glad by your work? If I was would I be more consistent. Lord hear my pray that I want to worship you everyday. Give me the energy and strength to rise and worship you Lord. Give me the desire to do nothing else besides worship you.
Lord, Praise you in the morning. Forgive me Lord for letting so many mornings pass without praising you. Am I really made glad by your work? If I was would I be more consistent. Lord hear my pray that I want to worship you everyday. Give me the energy and strength to rise and worship you Lord. Give me the desire to do nothing else besides worship you.
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