A Holiday Hymn “Begin the music, strike the tambourine, play the melodious harp and lyre.” Psalm 81:2 “Take a psalm, and bring hither the timbrel, the pleasant harp with the psaltery.” KJV I will praise the name of God with song, And shall magnify Him with thanksgiving. Psalm 69:30 Let all who seek Thee rejoice and be glad in Thee; And let…
For Leaders and About Leaders God presides in the great assembly; He renders judgment among the “gods.” Psalm 82:1 Our application A warning to those who lead, don’t take leadership to gain power. All power and authority belongs to God. Our responsibility is to respect earthly authorities because they are God appointed. God holds leaders accountable…
Rejoice and Be Glad “But may all who seek You rejoice and be glad in you.” Psalm 70:4 Qualifiers Seek Baqash (baw-kash’) Search out – by any method, specifically in worship or prayer; by implication, to strive after ask, beg, beseech, desire, enquire, get, make inquisition, procure, (make) request, require, seek (for) Love salvation Aheb …
What Have I Become? “I have become like a portent to many, but you are my strong refuge.” Psalm 71:7 Is my hope in the things of this world or the Sovereign Lord? (V5) Does my confidence rest in me or God? (V5) Do I rely on a religion about God or a relationship with…
That’s My King “Endow the King…” Psalm 72:1 He: Judges with righteousness (V2) Defends the afflicted (V4) Saves the children of the needy (V4) Endures as long as the sun and moon (V5) Rules from sea to sea (V8) Delivers the needy who cries out (V12) Has compassion on the weak (V13) Rescues from oppression…
It is Good to be Near God “When I tried to understand all this it was oppressive to me.” Psalm 73:16 Overcoming the Oppression of Envy, Grief, and Bitterness: Go to God. Do the things of God. Spend time with the people of God. His sanctuary, His ways, and His people are our source of…