The Next Generation
Read: Psalm 78:1-12 . . . that the next generation might know them, the children yet unborn, and arise and tell them to their children, so that they should set their hope in God (vv. 6-7) I am a Christian today not because of some powerful evangelist, although I have heard some good ones. Not […]
My God and I
Read: Psalm 77:1-15 Your way, O God, is holy. What god is great like our God? You are the God who works wonders; you have made known your might among the peoples. (vv. 13-14) In the first part of this psalm the author emphasizes the word I. “I cry . . . I remember . […]
No More Revenge
Ongoing radio programs in the often war-torn country of South Sudan are changing lives, one at a time. A South Sudanese man who contacted our radio station told our producers that he used to have three sons, but had tragically lost all three of them to revenge killings. The retributive cycle of revenge killings can […]
God’s Constant Watch
Read: Psalm 75:1-10 For not from the east or from the west and not from the wilderness comes lifting up, but it is God who executes judgment, putting down one and lifting up another. (vv. 6-7) God’s judgment comes at the set time. He sent his Son at just the right time. He will send […]
Ruined But
Read: Psalm 74:1-11 Remember your congregation, which you have purchased of old, which you have redeemed to be the tribe of your heritage! Remember Mount Zion, where you have dwelt. (v. 2) The historical background of this psalm is most probably the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians. Life has fallen apart. The psalmist pleads […]
Messiah—He Shall Reign Forever!
Read: Psalm 72:1-11 May he be like rain that falls on the mown grass, like showers that water the earth! In his days may the righteous flourish, and peace abound, till the moon be no more! (vv. 6-7) The Hebrew word Messiah is the equivalent of the Greek word Christ and of the English word […]
My Refuge
Read: Psalm 71:1-12 In you, O LORD, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame! In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me; incline your ear to me, and save me! (vv. 1-2) Some people are critical of the Christian faith, saying it is a crutch for weaklings. Although some might argue, […]
God’s Timetable and Our Rush
Read: Psalm 70 But I am poor and needy; hasten to me, O God! You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay! (v. 8) The psalmist wants God’s help and he wants it now. This is a common human trait. From rushing in traffic to impatiently waiting in line, it is […]
Blessed to Proclaim God
Read: Psalm 67:1-7 The earth has yielded its increase; God, our God, shall bless us. God shall bless us; let all the ends of the earth fear him! (vv. 6-7) The psalmist begins here with a request for God’s blessing. Then he gives an interesting reason: “That your way may be known on earth, your […]