Tag: Old Testament

Psalm 34, the LORD is good!

Psa 34:1-2, …I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make its boast in the LORD; The humble shall hear of it and be glad.

The LORD was always in David’s mind! Whatever David did he was always giving thanks to the LORD! SO MUST WE!

Col 3:17, AND WHATEVER YOU DO IN WORD OR DEED, DO ALL IN THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS, GIVING THANKS TO GOD THE FATHER THROUGH HIM. 

Psa 34:3-4, OH, MAGNIFY THE LORD WITH ME, AND LET US EXALT HIS NAME TOGETHER. I SOUGHT THE LORD, AND HE HEARD ME, AND DELIVERED ME FROM ALL MY FEARS.

David constantly sought the LORD for he was pursued by Saul who wanted to kill him! THE LORD HEARD HIS CRY FOR HELP

Psa 34:15, THE EYES OF THE LORD ARE ON THE RIGHTEOUS, AND HIS EARS ARE OPEN TO THEIR CRY. 

Righteous doesn’t mean perfect for all men have sinned! BEING RIGHTEOUS IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD IS CONSTANTLY SEEKING THE LORD AND HUMBLING YOURSELF BEFORE HIM! TEACHING OTHERS REGARDING THE LORD AND DOING WHAT HE HAS GIVEN YOU TO DO! RIGHTEOUSNESS IS WISDOM AND THE WISE SHALL SHINE LIKE STARS ABOVE!

Dan 12:3, Those who are WISE SHALL SHINE Like the brightness of the firmament, AND THOSE WHO TURN MANY TO RIGHTEOUSNESS LIKE THE STARS FOREVER AND EVER. 

Psa 34:17-19, THE RIGHTEOUS CRY OUT, AND THE LORD HEARS, AND DELIVERS THEM OUT OF ALL THEIR TROUBLES. The LORD is near to those who have a BROKEN HEART, And saves such as have a CONTRITE SPIRIT. MANY ARE THE AFFLICTIONS OF THE RIGHTEOUS, BUT THE LORD DELIVERS HIM OUT OF THEM ALL.

Cry out to the LORD all you people; seek HIS face for that is true wisdom! HE is our refuge and strength in times of trouble! THE CREATOR OF THE UNIVERSE HEARS OUR CRY! HE IS GOOD AND BLESSED IS THE MAN WHO KNOWS HIM!

Psa 34:8, OH, TASTE AND SEE THAT THE LORD IS GOOD; BLESSED IS THE MAN WHO TRUSTS IN HIM! 

Psalm 33, HE is worthy to be praised!

Psa 33:1-3, Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous! FOR PRAISE FROM THE UPRIGHT IS BEAUTIFUL. Praise the LORD with the harp; Make melody to Him with an instrument of ten strings. Sing to Him a new song; Play skillfully with a shout of joy.

I’ve been in many worship services where the praise for HIM overwhelmed me! Can you imagine worship in heaven? Wow!

Rev 19:6-7, AND I HEARD, as it were, THE VOICE OF A GREAT MULTITUDE, as the sound of many waters and as the sound of mighty thunderings, saying, “ALLELUIA! FOR THE LORD GOD OMNIPOTENT REIGNS! LET US BE GLAD AND REJOICE AND GIVE HIM GLORY, FOR THE MARRIAGE OF THE LAMB HAS COME, AND HIS WIFE HAS MADE HERSELF READY.”

Psa 33:6, 8-9, BY THE WORD OF THE LORD THE HEAVENS WERE MADE, AND ALL THE HOST OF THEM BY THE BREATH OF HIS MOUTH…LET ALL THE INHABITANTS OF THE WORLD STAND IN AWE OF HIM. FOR HE SPOKE, AND IT WAS DONE; HE COMMANDED, AND IT STOOD FAST.

By just HIS word, the breath of HIS mouth HE created everything! WHO IS LIKE OUR GOD? HE IS WORTHY TO BE PRIASED!

Isa 46:9, … FOR I AM GOD, AND THERE IS NO OTHER; I AM GOD, AND THERE IS NONE LIKE ME, 

Rev 4:11, “You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created.” 

One day we will stand before the KING and we will be surprised when we see HIM! FOR I BELIEVE THAT HE WILL STILL HAVE THE SCARS AND THE MARKS THAT WE GAVE HIM, BECAUSE OF OUR SINS!

Rev 5:6, AND I LOOKED, AND BEHOLD, IN THE MIDST OF THE THRONE and of the four living creatures, and in the midst of the elders, STOOD A LAMB AS THOUGH IT HAD BEEN SLAIN,…

ALWAYS REMEMBER, IT WASN’T THE NAILS THAT HELD HIM ON THE CROSS; IT WAS HIS LOVE FOR YOU”!  GIVE HIM PRAISE YOU HIS PEOPLE FOR HE IS WORTHY!

Psalm 32, Being forgiven!

Psa 32:1-2, …BLESSED IS HE WHOSE TRANSGRESSION IS FORGIVEN, WHOSE SIN IS COVERED. BLESSED IS THE MAN TO WHOM THE LORD DOES NOT IMPUTE INIQUITY, AND IN WHOSE SPIRIT THERE IS NO DECEIT.

Mans greatest need, even though many don’t know it, is to be forgiven from their sins! Remember when JESUS healed the Paralytic man!

Luk 5:20, When He saw their faith, He said to him, “Man, YOUR SINS ARE FORGIVEN YOU.” 

Did the paralytic man arise? NO, JESUS SAW HIS GREATEST NEED WAS TO BE FORGIVEN NOT MADE WELL!

Luk 5:24, BUT THAT YOU MAY KNOW THAT THE SON OF MAN HAS POWER ON EARTH TO FORGIVE SINS”—He said to the man who was paralyzed, “I SAY TO YOU, ARISE, TAKE UP YOUR BED, AND GO TO YOUR HOUSE.” 

Men only see the external and are completely blind to the internal man! Being made well is indeed a true blessing, but without the forgiveness of sin it is hopeless!

Isa 1:18, “Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the LORD, “THOUGH YOUR SINS ARE LIKE SCARLET, THEY SHALL BE AS WHITE AS SNOW; THOUGH THEY ARE RED LIKE CRIMSON, THEY SHALL BE AS WOOL.

Psa 32:5, I acknowledged my sin to You, And my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” And You forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah 

Once forgiven are we then perfect? NO, were still sinners! Don’t try to hide your sins for HE sees all and knows all! Confess them!

1Jn 1:9-10, IF WE CONFESS OUR SINS, HE IS FAITHFUL AND JUST TO FORGIVE US OUR SINS AND TO CLEANSE US FROM ALL UNRIGHTEOUSNESS. IF WE SAY THAT WE HAVE NOT SINNED, WE MAKE HIM A LIAR, AND HIS WORD IS NOT IN US.

I’m a sinner saved by HIS grace, not that I deserve it, but because I took hold of HIS gift!

Psa 32:6, For this cause everyone who is godly shall pray to You In a time when You may be found; Surely in a flood of great waters They shall not come near him.

There is a storm of judgement coming to the earth, don’t be part of that! Seek the LORD now while HE may be found and confess your sins! HE IS ALWAYS LISTENING! 

Psalm 31, HE is faithful!

Psa 31:1, …In You, O LORD, I PUT MY TRUST; LET ME NEVER BE ASHAMED; Deliver me in Your righteousness. 

Because of your faith many people will mock you in times of trouble; ISN’T HE A CHRISTIAN, WHERE IS THE GOD WHO HE TRUSTED IN? He believes in GOD, yet he can’t find work, he can’t support his own family! Even JESUS on the cross was mocked!

Mat 27:43, HE TRUSTED IN GOD; LET HIM DELIVER HIM NOW if He will have Him; FOR HE SAID, ‘I AM THE SON OF GOD.’ ” 

Psa 31:2-3, Bow down Your ear to me, DELIVER ME SPEEDILY; Be my rock of refuge, A fortress of defense to SAVE ME. For You are my rock and my fortress; THEREFORE, FOR YOUR NAME’S SAKE, Lead me and guide me.

LORD, as they mock me they also mock YOU; FOR THE HONOR OF YOUR NAME save me!

When I was laid off from work, I remember my family telling me, “you still don’t have a job”!  I told them “IN HIS TIME THE LORD WILL PROVIDE”! They turned away and laughed, YET MY FAITHFUL AND AWESOME GOD DID OPEN DOORS FOR ME AND MY FAMILY!  ALL GLORY TO HIM FOR HE IS FAITHFUL!

Deu 7:9, “Therefore know that the LORD your God, He is God, THE FAITHFUL GOD WHO KEEPS COVENANT AND MERCY FOR A THOUSAND GENERATIONS WITH THOSE WHO LOVE HIM AND KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS; 

Do you know that HE honors HIS promises, and YOUR FAITH IN HIM?

Heb 11:6, But without FAITH it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

Psa 31:23-24, Oh, LOVE THE LORD, ALL YOU HIS SAINTS! FOR THE LORD PRESERVES THE FAITHFUL, And fully repays the proud person. BE OF GOOD COURAGE, AND HE SHALL STRENGTHEN YOUR HEART, ALL YOU WHO HOPE IN THE LORD.

IN TIMES OF TROUBLE AND IN TIMES OF JOY STAND ON THE SOLID GROUND OF HIS WORD! FOR HE IS NOT A MAN THAT HE SHOULD LIE! SEEK AND HAVE FAITH IN HIM FOR HE IS FAITHFUL TO THOSE THAT LOVE HIM!

Psalm 30, Riches and Prosperity!

Psa 30:1, I WILL EXTOL YOU, O LORD, FOR YOU HAVE LIFTED ME UP, AND HAVE NOT LET MY FOES REJOICE OVER ME. 

The title of this Psalm is “A PSALM. A SONG AT THE DEDICATION OF THE HOUSE OF DAVID.”.

Most people when they buy or build a home would say, “Look what I’ve done”, but David gives all the honor to GOD! YOU HAVE LIFTED ME UP! In contrast, Nebuchadnezzar said.

Dan 4:30, The king spoke, saying, “Is not this great Babylon, THAT I HAVE BUILT for a royal dwelling BY MY MIGHTY POWER AND FOR THE HONOR OF MY MAJESTY?” 

After every accomplishment give GOD the glory that is due; for your intelligence and abilities was given to you by the LORD!

Psa 75:6-7, For exaltation comes neither from the east Nor from the west nor from the south. BUT GOD IS THE JUDGE: HE PUTS DOWN ONE, AND EXALTS ANOTHER.

Psa 30:6-7, NOW IN MY PROSPERITY I SAID, “I SHALL NEVER BE MOVED.” LORD, by YOUR FAVOR YOU HAVE MADE MY MOUNTAIN STAND STRONG; YOU HID YOUR FACE, AND I WAS TROUBLED.

In David’s prosperity HE SAID IN HIS HEART “I SHALL NOT BE MOVED”, YET he quickly realized that it was the LORD that gave him strength! When the LORD hid HIS presence from David, HE ONLY FOUND TROUBLE!

Pro 11:28, HE WHO TRUSTS IN HIS RICHES WILL FALL, BUT THE RIGHTEOUS WILL FLOURISH LIKE FOLIAGE. 

1Ti 6:17, COMMAND THOSE WHO ARE RICH IN THIS PRESENT AGE NOT TO BE HAUGHTY, NOR TO TRUST IN UNCERTAIN RICHES BUT IN THE LIVING GOD, WHO GIVES US RICHLY ALL THINGS TO ENJOY. 

Psa 30:12, TO THE END THAT MY GLORY MAY SING PRAISE TO YOU AND NOT BE SILENT. O LORD MY GOD, I WILL GIVE THANKS TO YOU FOREVER. 

Money is a useful tool, but never place your trust in riches; for the love of money is the root of all kinds of evils! PLACE YOUR TRUST IN THE LORD FOR HE IS ALWAYS WITH YOU!

Heb 13:5, … BE CONTENT WITH SUCH THINGS AS YOU HAVE. FOR HE HIMSELF HAS SAID, “I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU.” 

Psalm 29, Exalt the LORD!

Psa 29:1-2, …GIVE UNTO THE LORD, O YOU MIGHTY ONES, GIVE UNTO THE LORD GLORY AND STRENGTH. GIVE UNTO THE LORD THE GLORY DUE TO HIS NAME; WORSHIP THE LORD IN THE BEAUTY OF HOLINESS.

This is an awesome psalm of praise to the LORD! HONOR THE LORD FOR HIS GLORY AND STRENGTH! HONOR THE LORD FOR HE IS WORTHY TO BE PRAISED!

Rev 4:11, “YOU ARE WORTHY, O LORD OUR GOD, TO RECEIVE GLORY AND HONOR AND POWER. FOR YOU CREATED ALL THINGS, AND THEY EXIST BECAUSE YOU CREATED WHAT YOU PLEASED.” 

For everything we see around us give HIM praise! GIVE HIM PRAISE FOR YOUR FAMILY, FOR YOUR HEALTH, FOR YOUR JOB! GIVE HIM PRAISE FOR THE TRIALS THAT HE HELPED YOU GET OUT OF! FOR THE AIR YOU BREATH AND THE FOOD YOU EAT! GIVE HIM PRIASE!

Psa 29:3, The voice of the LORD is over the waters; The God of glory thunders; The LORD is over many waters. 

The voice of the LORD is powerful controlling the wind and the seas! HIS voice is as thunder!

Mat 8:26-27, Jesus responded, “WHY ARE YOU AFRAID? YOU HAVE SO LITTLE FAITH!” THEN HE GOT UP AND REBUKED THE WIND AND WAVES, AND SUDDENLY THERE WAS A GREAT CALM. The disciples were amazed. “WHO IS THIS MAN?” THEY ASKED. “EVEN THE WINDS AND WAVES OBEY HIM!”

HE IS THE KING OF GLORY, THE CREATOR OF EVERYTHING! WHEN STORMS ARISE IN OUR LIVES GIVE HIM GLORY; FOR HE IS ABLE TO CALM ANY STORM WITH JUST HIS VOICE!

Psa 29:4, 9, The VOICE of the LORD is POWERFUL; THE VOICE OF THE LORD IS FULL OF MAJESTY…. THE VOICE OF THE LORD MAKES THE DEER GIVE BIRTH, AND STRIPS THE FORESTS BARE; AND IN HIS TEMPLE EVERYONE SAYS, “GLORY!” 

This is our GOD! HIS VOICE DIVIDES THE FLAMES OF FIRE, SHAKES THE WILDERNESS, AND LIKE A NUCLEAR BOMB STRIPS THE FORESTS BARE! YET HE IS ALSO THERE HELPING THE DEER GIVE BIRTH!

MAKE TIME TODAY TO GIVE HIM THE GLORY DUE HIS NAME! NOT ASKING FOR ANYTHING JUST GLORIFY AND EXALT HIS NAME!

Psalm 28, the ROCK!

Psa 28:1, TO YOU I WILL CRY, O LORD MY ROCK: DO NOT BE SILENT TO ME, LEST, IF YOU ARE SILENT TO ME, I BECOME LIKE THOSE WHO GO DOWN TO THE PIT. 

The new testament tells us to build on the ROCK for when storms arise we will not be moved! A SURE SOLID FOUNDATION IS HE!

Luk 6:48, …AND LAID THE FOUNDATION ON THE ROCK. AND WHEN THE FLOOD AROSE, THE STREAM BEAT VEHEMENTLY AGAINST THAT HOUSE, AND COULD NOT SHAKE IT, FOR IT WAS FOUNDED ON THE ROCK. 

Moses once said “PLEASE, SHOW ME YOUR GLORY” and the LORD placed him on the ROCK! FOR ONLY THOSE ON THE ROCK WILL BE ABLE TO SEE HIS GLORY!

Exo 33:22, So it shall be, while My glory passes by, that I WILL PUT YOU IN THE CLEFT OF THE ROCK, and will cover you with My hand while I pass by. 

David knew without guidance from the LORD his ROCK, he would end up in the pit of hell!

Deu 32:3-4, FOR I PROCLAIM THE NAME OF THE LORD: ASCRIBE GREATNESS TO OUR GOD. HE IS THE ROCK, HIS WORK IS PERFECT; FOR ALL HIS WAYS ARE JUSTICE, A GOD OF TRUTH AND WITHOUT INJUSTICE; RIGHTEOUS AND UPRIGHT IS HE.

Psa 28:2, Hear the voice of my supplications When I cry to You, When I lift up my hands toward Your holy sanctuary.

As a son crying for his FATHER; David cried out to the LORD! Hear me LORD! At times it may appear like the LORD isn’t doing anything, but it only looks that way! FOR HE IS ALWAYS WORKING ALWAYS TAKING CARE OF THOSE WHO LOVE HIM!

Psa 37:25, I HAVE BEEN YOUNG, AND NOW AM OLD; YET I HAVE NOT SEEN THE RIGHTEOUS FORSAKEN, NOR HIS DESCENDANTS BEGGING BREAD. 

Psa 121:4, BEHOLD, HE WHO KEEPS ISRAEL SHALL NEITHER SLUMBER NOR SLEEP. 

SEEK THE LORD WHILE HE MAY BE FOUND! SEEK HIS FACE DAILY FOR HE THE ROCK OF OUR STRENGTH; A SURE AND SOLID FOUNDATION! SPEAK TO THE ROCK AND HE WILL GIVE YOU LIVING WATER!

Psalm 27, The light of the world!

Psa 27:1, …THE LORD IS MY LIGHT AND MY SALVATION; WHOM SHALL I FEAR? THE LORD IS THE STRENGTH OF MY LIFE; OF WHOM SHALL I BE AFRAID? 

IF YOU HAVE COME TO FAITH IN HIM, THEN WHY FEAR? IF HE IS YOUR DAILY SOURCE OF STRENGTH THEN WHY BE AFRAID? Before coming to CHRIST we walked in darkness, but now as we follow the LIGHT OF THE WORLD we can clearly see the path!

Joh 8:12, Then JESUS spoke to them again, saying, “I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD. HE WHO FOLLOWS ME SHALL NOT WALK IN DARKNESS, BUT HAVE THE LIGHT OF LIFE.” 

Psa 27:3, Though an army may encamp against me, MY HEART SHALL NOT FEAR; Though war may rise against me, IN THIS I WILL BE CONFIDENT. 

DAVID KNOWS HIS GOD DO YOU? HE IS NOT MOVED BY THE PRESENCE OF AN ENEMY FOR HE PUTS HIS COMPLETE TRUST IN THE LORD! WHEN HE OPENS OUR EYES THEN WE CAN CLEARLY SEE GOD’S ARMY PROTECTING US!

2Ki 6:17, And Elisha prayed, and said, “LORD, I PRAY, OPEN HIS EYES THAT HE MAY SEE.” THEN THE LORD OPENED THE EYES OF THE YOUNG MAN, AND HE SAW. AND BEHOLD, THE MOUNTAIN WAS FULL OF HORSES AND CHARIOTS OF FIRE ALL AROUND ELISHA. 

Not that Christians wont die, but that if and when we do, we know that HE is always there!

2Cor 5:7-8, For we walk by faith, not by sight. We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.

Psa 27:4, One thing I have desired of the LORD, That will I seek: THAT I MAY DWELL IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD ALL THE DAYS OF MY LIFE, TO BEHOLD THE BEAUTY OF THE LORD, AND TO INQUIRE IN HIS TEMPLE. 

David desired more than anything to dwell in the house of the LORD; THIS IS OUR HOPE AS WELL! SOON OUR BLESSED HOPE WILL APPEAR AND WE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH THE LORD!  BLESSED BE HIS NAME!

Joh 14:3, And if I GO AND PREPARE A PLACE FOR YOU, I WILL COME AGAIN AND RECEIVE YOU TO MYSELF; THAT WHERE I AM, THERE YOU MAY BE ALSO. 

Psalm 26, Wise or fool?

Psa 26:1-3, Vindicate me, O LORD, For I have walked in my integrity. I have also trusted in the LORD; I shall not slip. Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; Try my mind and my heart. For Your lovingkindness is before my eyes, And I have walked in Your truth.

David is not saying that he is perfect, but that he has conducted himself in Godly manner; trying to walk in HIS truth; Not just externally, but also in his heart!

2Co 1:12, FOR OUR BOASTING IS THIS: the testimony of our conscience THAT WE CONDUCTED OURSELVES IN THE WORLD IN SIMPLICITY AND GODLY SINCERITY, NOT WITH FLESHLY WISDOM BUT BY THE GRACE OF GOD, AND MORE ABUNDANTLY TOWARD YOU. 

It is a good thing if we examine our ways, what we do, what we say, how we represent CHRIST to others not in the faith! REMEMBER, WE REPRESENT HIM; WE ARE HIS AMBASSADORS!

Gal 6:4, BUT LET EACH ONE EXAMINE HIS OWN WORK, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. 

Psa 26:4-5, I have not sat with idolatrous mortals, Nor will I go in with hypocrites. I have hated the assembly of evildoers, And will not sit with the wicked.

WHO DO YOU HANG AROUND WITH? WHO DO YOU CALL FRIENDS?

1Co 15:33, DO NOT BE DECEIVED: “EVIL COMPANY CORRUPTS GOOD HABITS.” 

Psa 26:6-7, I will wash my hands in innocence; So I will go about Your altar, O LORD, That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving, AND TELL OF ALL YOUR WONDROUS WORKS.

This fallen world needs to hear your testimony. How GOD worked in your life; How HE saved you from your sins! YET, IN THE COMPANY OF FOOLS YOU HAVE NO TESTIMONY AND LOST CREDIBILITY!

Pro 13:20, HE WHO WALKS WITH WISE MEN WILL BE WISE, BUT THE COMPANION OF FOOLS WILL BE DESTROYED.

Psalm 25, Remember or LORD!

Psa 25:4-5, SHOW ME YOUR WAYS, O LORD; TEACH ME YOUR PATHS. LEAD ME in YOUR TRUTH and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; On You I wait all the day.

This is a beautiful prayer from David. He wanted the LORD to SHOW, TEACH, and LEAD him in HIS WAYS, HIS PATHS AND HIS TRUTH!

Rom 8:13-14, For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. FOR AS MANY AS ARE LED BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD, THESE ARE SONS OF GOD.

David chose to be led by the LORD HIMSELF, NOT BY FEELINGS, LOGIC OR THE COUNCIL OF MEN, BUT BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD!

Pro 14:12, There is a way that seems right to a man, BUT ITS END IS THE WAY OF DEATH.

Psa 25:6, REMEMBER, O LORD, Your tender mercies and Your lovingkindnesses,…

Remember? Can the LORD forget? NO! David was in a trial and wanted the LORD to get him out! GOD can’t forget! Remember when GOD forgot about Noah floating around in the ark?

Gen 8:1, THEN GOD REMEMBERED NOAH, and every living thing, and all the animals that were with him in the ark. AND GOD MADE A WIND TO PASS OVER THE EARTH, AND THE WATERS SUBSIDED. 

GOD knows all and sees all HE can’t forget! “THEN GOD REMEMBERED NOAH” means that at that point HE turned his ACTIVE ATTENTION onto Noah, that is what David is asking!

Psa 25:7, DO NOT REMEMBER the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions; According to Your mercy remember me, For Your goodness’ sake, O LORD. 

There are so many things I regret doing in my youth, but at the time it seemed normal to me? But when HE opens your eyes then all you can say is “forgive me LORD, forget LORD”!

Eph 2:1-2, And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience,

Today I chose to walk in HIS ways and HIS truth; for I tried my way which only left me with regret! IN HIM WERE ALIVE AND CAN CLEARLY SEE! THANK YOU LORD!