He is not afraid of bad news;his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord. Psalm 112:7, part of our readung plan today. I would like this verse to be true of me, trusting in God, even when life hurts. Plans may change, but God’s purpose remains. Charles H. Spurgeon comments: He shall not be afraid … More Spurgeon: no dread that evil tidings will come, and no alarm when they do come.
May 19 Psalm 112 (ESV) The Righteous Will Never Be Moved 112:1 [1] Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in his commandments! 2 His offspring will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. 3 Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever. 4 Light … More May 19 Psalm 112
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalm 111:10 which is part of our Bible reading plan today. Men may know and be very orthodox, they may talk and be very eloquent, they may speculate and be … More What is the best proof of intelligence?
May 18 Psalm 111 (ESV) Great Are the Lord‘s Works 111:1 [1] Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. 2 Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them. 3 Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever. … More May 18 Psalm 111
The Lord says to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.” Psalm 110:1 (Jesus quotes Psalm 110, our reading for today, in Mark 12, which we read last week.) John Piper: Now add one more observation about the Psalms in general: The Psalms are inspired by God. They … More Jesus has implicit faith in the reliability of the Psalms.
May 17 Psalm 110 (ESV) Sit at My Right Hand A Psalm of David. 110:1 The Lord says to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.” 2 The Lord sends forth from Zion your mighty scepter. Rule in the midst of your enemies! 3 Your people will offer themselves freely on the day of your … More May 17 Psalm 110
But you, O God my Lord, deal on my behalf for your name’s sake; because your steadfast love is good, deliver me! Help me, O Lord my God! Save me according to your steadfast love! Let them know that this is your hand; YOU, O Lord, have done it! In Psalm 109:21, 26-27, we see that David is pleading for … More Asking God for God’s sake
May 16 Psalm 109 (ESV) Help Me, O Lord My God To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. 109:1 Be not silent, O God of my praise! 2 For wicked and deceitful mouths are opened against me, speaking against me with lying tongues. 3 They encircle me with words of hate, and attack me without cause. 4 In return for my … More May 16 Psalm 109
I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations. For your steadfast love is great above the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth! Psalm 108:3-5 Spurgeon on verse … More Your mercy is great above the heavens
May 15 Psalm 108 (ESV) With God We Shall Do Valiantly A Song. A Psalm of David. 108:1 My heart is steadfast, O God! I will sing and make melody with all my being! [1] 2 Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn! 3 I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples; I will … More May 15 Psalm 108
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