Category: Psalms

Spurgeon: The Lord is self existent and true, and therefore worthy of the confidence of men

February 17, 2011

And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in YOU. Psalm 39:7 Savor these rich and comforting words from Charles H. Spurgeon on this verse from Psalm 39- The Lord is self existent and true, and therefore worthy of the confidence of men; he will live when all the creatures die, … More Spurgeon: The Lord is self existent and true, and therefore worthy of the confidence of men

Spurgeon: Even in our falls the Lord gives a measure of sustaining.

February 15, 2011

C. H. Spurgeon comments in “The Treasury of David,”: For the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. Condescendingly, with his own hand, God upholds his saints; he does not leave them to mere delegated agency, he affords personal assistance. Even in our falls the Lord gives a measure of sustaining. Where grace does not keep … More Spurgeon: Even in our falls the Lord gives a measure of sustaining.

John Piper: Six Reasons from Psalm 37 Why Believing Is Better

February 14, 2011

From a sermon titled, “Battling the Unbelief of Envy” by John Piper: Now the other reason this Psalm [37] is so great is because it gives so many reasons why we shouldn’t be unbelieving. It tells us why we should be totally restful and confident that God is for us. It tells us that he’s … More John Piper: Six Reasons from Psalm 37 Why Believing Is Better

Spurgeon: When we can measure the heavens, then shall we bound the mercy of the Lord.

February 13, 2011

Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds. Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; your judgments are like the great deep; man and beast you save, O Lord. How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings.   … More Spurgeon: When we can measure the heavens, then shall we bound the mercy of the Lord.

Sam Storms: Six essential things in pursuing God

February 11, 2011

Sam Storms asks: What does it mean to seek after God? How does one pursue the Almighty? Let’s explore Psalm 34 and take note of how David did it. There are six things I want you to consider as essential in pursuing God. He outlines the six things at EnjoyingGodMinistries.com and posted here are just the highlights … More Sam Storms: Six essential things in pursuing God

Spurgeon: The gospel of substitution makes him to be our refuge who otherwise would have been our judge.

February 9, 2011

C.H. Spurgeon with a short, but oh so sweet reminder of the wonderful grace of God we see in Psalm 32 (comments from The Treasury of David) You are a hiding place for me;  you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with shouts of deliverance. Psalm 32:7 Observe that the same man who in … More Spurgeon: The gospel of substitution makes him to be our refuge who otherwise would have been our judge.

Spurgeon: When an earthquake makes our mountain tremble, the throne of grace still stands firm.

February 7, 2011

In the Treasury of David, Spurgeon encourages us from Psalm 30 to keep praying, to keep crying out to the Lord: Prayer is the unfailing resource of God’s people. If they are driven to their wit’s end, they may still go to the mercyseat. When an earthquake makes our mountain tremble, the throne of grace … More Spurgeon: When an earthquake makes our mountain tremble, the throne of grace still stands firm.