In Psalm 71, we read the prayer of an older saint, presumably David. He has had a long life, with remarkable experiences and opportunities for his faith to grow. In this prayer, he affirms His trust in God as his refuge and strength. He recalls how God has been his Rock and his Refuge. He … More …until I proclaim your might to another generation
March 25 Psalm 71 (ESV) Forsake Me Not When My Strength Is Spent 71:1 In you, O Lord, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame! 2 In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me; incline your ear to me, and save me! 3 Be to me a rock of refuge, to which I may continually … More March 25 Psalm 71
Psalm 70 is our read-through-the-Bible passage for today. John Piper uses this Scripture in a Taste and See article: God commands us to delight in him. Psalm 37:4, “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Philippians 4:4, “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.” … More Delight in our great God!
March 24 Psalm 70 (ESV) O Lord, Do Not Delay To the choirmaster. Of David, for the memorial offering. 70:1 Make haste, O God, to deliver me! O Lord, make haste to help me! 2 Let them be put to shame and confusion who seek my life! Let them be turned back and brought to dishonor who delight in … More March 24 Psalm 70
What kind of sacrifice does God desire? I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving. This will please the Lord more than an ox or a bull with horns and hoofs. Spurgeon comments on Psalm 69:30-31 Here he puts dishonour upon mere outward offerings by speaking of the horns and hoofs, the … More What kind of sacrifice does God desire?
March 23 Psalm 69:19-36 (ESV) 19 You know my reproach, and my shame and my dishonor; my foes are all known to you. 20 Reproaches have broken my heart, so that I am in despair. I looked for pity, but there was none, and for comforters, but I found none. 21 They gave me poison for food, and … More March 23 Psalm 69:19-36
As I read Psalm 69:1-18 today, I thought of my life and struggles I have faced. I thought of friends facing ugly, impossible situations. I thought of David and the enemies that were pursuing him. Indeed, our circumstances can seem to be a “miry pit” or “deep waters.” Save me, O God! … More Spurgeon: Our Lord was no fainthearted sentimentalist
March 22 Psalm 69:1-18 (ESV) Save Me, O God To the choirmaster: according to Lilies. Of David. 69:1 Save me, O God! For the waters have come up to my neck. [1] 2 I sink in deep mire, where there is no foothold; I have come into deep waters, and the flood sweeps over me. 3 I am weary … More March 22 Psalm 69:1-18
Ascribe power to God, whose majesty is over Israel, and whose power is in the skies. Awesome is God from his sanctuary; the God of Israel—he is the one who gives power and strength to his people. Blessed be God! —Psalm 68:34-35, part of our reading plan today Charles H. Spurgeon in the “Treasury of David”: Let … More Acknowledge His mighty power
March 21 Psalm 68 (ESV) God Shall Scatter His Enemies To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. A Song. 68:1 God shall arise, his enemies shall be scattered; and those who hate him shall flee before him! 2 As smoke is driven away, so you shall drive them away; as wax melts before fire, so the wicked … More March 21 Psalm 68
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