July 3 Psalm 126 (ESV) Restore Our Fortunes, O Lord A Song of Ascents. 126:1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. 2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” 3 The Lord has done great things … More July 3 Psalm 126
As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people, from this time forth and forevermore. —Psalm 125:2 (in our reading plan today) It is not enough that we are compassed about with fiery walls, that is, with the sure custody, the continual watch and ward of the angels; but the Lord himself is our wall: … More The Lord surrounds his people
July 2 Psalm 125 (ESV) The Lord Surrounds His People A Song of Ascents. 125:1 Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever. 2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people, from this time forth and forevermore. 3 For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest on the land allotted to … More July 2 Psalm 125
Psalm 124:8 Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Charles H. Spurgeon, in “The Treasury of David” Our help, our hope for the future, our ground of confidence in all trials present and to come. Is in the name of the Lord. Jehovah’s revealed character is our foundation of confidence, his person is our sure … More When we worship the Creator let us increase our trust in our Comforter.
I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!” Psalm 122:1 Charles H. Spurgeon, in “The Treasury of David” Good children are pleased to go home, and glad to hear their brothers and sisters call them thither. David’s heart was in the worship of God, and he was … More Spurgeon: Go where your desires have already gone
June 25 Psalm 122 (ESV) Let Us Go to the House of the Lord A Song of Ascents. Of David. 122:1 I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!” 2 Our feet have been standing within your gates, O Jerusalem! 3 Jerusalem—built as a city that is bound firmly together, 4 to … More June 25 Psalm 122
June 24 Psalm 121 (ESV) My Help Comes from the Lord A Song of Ascents. 121:1 I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? 2 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. 4 Behold, he … More June 24 Psalm 121
In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me. Psalm 120:1 Charles H. Spurgeon says: However, when cries to man would be our weakness, cries to God will be our strength. To whom should children cry but to their father? Does not some good come even out of that vile thing, falsehood, when it drives us … More Crying out to God in distress
June 23 Psalm 120 (ESV) 120:1 In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me. 2 Deliver me, O Lord, from lying lips, from a deceitful tongue. 3 What shall be given to you, and what more shall be done to you, you deceitful tongue? 4 A warrior’s sharp arrows, with glowing coals of the broom tree! 5 Woe … More June 23 Psalm 120
I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I do not forget your commandments. Thus ends Psalm 119, where we have been reading all this month. John Piper explains how shocking this last verse is, in a sermon, “The Anatomy of Backsliding,” The truth about our experience is that we fail … More The Shocking Last Verse
Knowing God through His Word ... Day by Day 