Psalm 111 Today I will praise God with all of my heart. Thank You, God! Join me and let us praise the living God who is our Creator, Provider, Protector, and Redeemer. God hears our worship. We have a song of profound meaning to the Israelites in Psalm 111. It is an...

Psalm 110 David writes a prophetic song, in Psalm 110, that describes the Lord as a priest, ruler, and a king. I can't help but wonder if David wanted to emulate this image. In Hebrews 1:13 and 7:21 this is explained. Jesus Christ the Messiah brought fulfillment....

Psalm 109:21-31 David is not afraid to sing to the Lord, about his blues. David turns his focus away from people who are cursing him and looks to the God of faithful love instead. An object of ridicule, David appeals to the good character of God, asking for rescue....

Proverbs 23:10-18 Learning requires listening and commitment. God is aware of how we treat people, and He cares about our motives and actions. One day we will give account to God for how we live. We should live in light of this truth. Those who draw their hope from...

Psalm 109:1-20 David is being attacked with lies, false accusations, and spiteful curses. Envious people are spewing poison at him. Despite his efforts to do good and show them, love, it is hate they are showing. In this situation, David appeals to God. Let’s learn...

Psalm 108:6-13 David starts early with praise for God’s faithful love. David sings about the powerful majesty of our sovereign God. Then he calls for God’s help with their enemies. This request is consistent with the character and plan of God. The people needed help...

Psalm 108:1-5 David is completely reliant on God. There is hopeful confidence and peace in this song. David believes that God is more powerful than the challenges he is facing. Things that are beyond David’s control are not too great for God. Having considered his...

Proverbs 22:28-29; 23:1-9 A lifestyle of honest hard work is a sign of wisdom. A God-informed value system will provide healthy guidelines for this. Further, there’s a benefit to good stewardship of resources (including money earned). Proverbs 23:4-5 reminds us that...

Psalm 107:33-43 Our God brings refreshing, good health, and productivity out of situations that seem impossible. People with wisdom will recognize God at work in these stories and learn from it. Today we can look to God in this same way. Where people choose rebellious...

Psalm 107:23-32 Psalm 107 calls people to worship the God who made their lives possible, the God of faithful supernatural love. Those who worked out on the sea found themselves in need of rescue. The Holy Spirit spoke to me through verses 7 and 30 with direction for...