C. H. Spurgeon on Psalm 93 (Treasury of David): Whatever opposition may arise, his throne is unmoved; he has reigned, does reign, and will reign for ever and ever. Whatever turmoil and rebellion there may be beneath the clouds, the eternal King sits above all in supreme serenity; and everywhere he is really Master, let … More Sovereign Master
Worship that Pleases God (Psalms 92-98) Sam Storms Jul 13, 2007 Series: Meditations on the Psalms I don’t know about you, but I’m weary of the worship wars that have wreaked havoc in so many churches. It’s sad to look back over the past twenty-five years or so at the damage and division that have … More What kind of worship pleases God?
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” —Psalm 91:1-2 (Read-through-the Bible passage for today) What does it mean to “dwell” with God? How is that possible? Charles … More Through Christ
Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. —Psalm 90:13 As Moses prayed this prayer, he may have had in mind how God had provided for his people in the wilderness. God satisfied the people each morning with manna. Then with quail. God even … More A joy no one can take from us
From the Treasury of David: A Prayer of Moses the man of God. Many attempts have been made to prove that Moses did not write this Psalm[90], but we remain unmoved in the conviction that he did so. The condition of Israel in the wilderness is so preeminently illustrative of each verse, and the turns, … More A Prayer of Moses
If his children forsake my law and do not walk according to my rules, if they violate my statutes and do not keep my commandments, then I will punish their transgression with the rod and their iniquity with stripes, BUT (nevertheless KJV) I will not remove from him my steadfast love or be false … More God’s never-failing faithfulness
I will sing of the steadfast love of the Lord, forever; with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations. For I said, “Steadfast love will be built up forever; in the heavens you will establish your faithfulness.” You have said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have … More Many mercies, many songs of joy
Sam Storms says that Psalm 88 is perhaps the saddest of all Psalms. Here is one of his devotionals from the series: Meditations on the Psalms I was greatly tempted to quietly skip over Psalm 88. But then I realized that there are many reading these meditations who can identify with the palpable sadness of … More Tempted to skip over Psalm 88?
Pastor Sam Storms of Enjoying God Ministries writes: So why do you pray? What motivates you to whisper in your Father’s ear? Is it even worthwhile to do so? Let’s explore this for a moment by asking five questions and seeking the answers in Psalm 86. First, why did David, the psalmist, pray so fervently … More Psalm 86: Q and A on Prayer
You withdrew all your wrath; you turned from your hot anger. Restore us again, O God of our salvation, and put away your indignation toward us! —Psalm 85:3-4 C.H. Spurgeon, in “The Treasury of David” comments: How often did the longsuffering of God take away from Israel the punishments which had been justly laid upon them! How … More How often also has the Lord’s chastising hand been removed from us when our waywardness called for heavier strokes!
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