Psalms

They visit me as if they were my friends, but all the while they gather gossip, and when they leave, they spread it everywhere (v. 6, NLT). Psalm 41 is about our detractors (once friends) who abandon us when we experience difficulties. David writes … Even my best friend, the one I trusted completely, the […]

I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your instructions are written on my heart (Psalm 40:8, NLT). Psalm 40 is a little-known Psalm. Yet it’s one of the most important chapters in the Bible for knowing and following God’s will. Let’s review:  Walking in God’s will is good, while not walking in

Sing a new song to the Lord, for he has done wonderful deeds (Psalm 98:1, NLT). Some of us stay awake to watch the ball drop at midnight in Times Square. Usually, everyone counts . . .   10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 — Happy New Year! Psalm 98 is a countdown

Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of Glory enter. (Psalm 24:7, NLT). The Jews had a tradition of singing Psalm 24 at the gates of the temple every Sunday morning. This practice began with the building of Solomon’s temple in 950 B.C. and stopped when Solomon’s temple was destroyed

Psalm 38 describes what happens when we deliberately sin. If you are in the midst of a decision of dishonesty, maintaining an illicit relationship, dabbling in the muck of impurity, and you have justified this sin by thinking, “No one will know,” or “There won’t be any consequences,” then read Psalm 38 five times.   In

Great is the Lord, who delights in blessing his servant with peace (v. 27, NLT). Psalm 35 has a great ending, perhaps the best of any Psalm. Let me repeat it . . .  Great is the Lord, who delights in blessing his servant with peace. Peace! We can all use peace. Psalm 35 depicts a story

Blessed are the people whose God is the Lord! (Psalm 144:15, ESV) Psalm 144 is a psalm of blessings in life. I imagine King David was on the roof of his palace one day during his morning devotions, and while looking over Jerusalem, he considered all that God had done for him — from a lowly

For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go (Psalm 91:11, NLT). I usually write about an entire Psalm in the Saturday Interruption. Today, I’m focusing on one verse about angels and our need for them in this age. Why do we need angels today? Fortunately, we have spiritual allies who are

Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth (v. 8, NLT). Psalm 124 is about sudden attacks from our adversaries. Satan — and other enemies — do not give advance warning of attacks. We are challenged by the Bible to practice Ephesians 6:18 . . .  Pray in the Spirit at all times