Psalm 24 is one that paints two pictures. The first is one of all who will enter the kingdom with the King and one of the return of the King to set up His Kingdom. The first part starts by establishing the fact that the earth belongs to God and how He created it. It transitions to the second by asking this question, " Who shall stand in His holy place?" (Psalm 24 : 3) He goes on to answer this question by saying only those that have a pure heart and clean hands !! If not for the saving work of Jesus, none of us be able to get there. BUT because Jesus died for us we are going to be there because we will be there in Jesus name. Not because of anything we have done or who we are !!!
The 25th Psalm is one written by David that shows him in much pain and distress. As you read through these 22 verses they will melt your heart with the amount of distress David is under. However, throughout the psalm David always comes back to God for the answers to his problems. He also recognizes that part of his problem is sin and he asks God several times to forgive his sin and not to remember them forever. The key can be found in the last verse where David says, "The secret of the Lord is with them that fear Him; and He will show them His covenant." That is why non-believers can read the bible and not understand it, because God will not show them His covenant (promise) to those who do not fear (believe) in Him !!!
Friday, November 25, 2016
Thursday, November 24, 2016
Psalm 23
This psalm is probably the most well known and most recognizable thing in the bible !! Books have been written about it, many preacher's sermons have been done on it, and many funerals have had this psalm in it. Yet it is a very short and very simple psalm with the word of God dripping from every word !
This psalm is about Jesus as the Great Shepherd. We know that David wrote this and he probably wrote it as an old man looking back over his life. We can surmise this from the amount of wisdom and experience talked about. Comparing Jesus' followers to sheep was a tactic used many timed by Jesus to make a point. In this psalm we see that Jesus is MY shepherd. Why ? Does that mean He is the shepherd for all ? No... He is MY shepherd if I accept the redemptive work he did on the cross ! Here is a spiritual truth ... when He becomes your shepherd, He will watch over and protect you !! That is an awesome thought. The God of the universe has my back !!!
As we go through this psalm we see all the things the shepherd does for his flock. He protects them, He feeds and waters them, He disciplines them, He blesses them, He gives them peace and security, He leads them in the right paths. Then the last line sums up the ultimate reward for His flock. "And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." After giving His life for the sheep and doing all these things for His flock, He again rewards them for no deed they have done ! They get to live with Jesus in heaven...FOREVER ....Thank You Jesus !!!
This psalm is about Jesus as the Great Shepherd. We know that David wrote this and he probably wrote it as an old man looking back over his life. We can surmise this from the amount of wisdom and experience talked about. Comparing Jesus' followers to sheep was a tactic used many timed by Jesus to make a point. In this psalm we see that Jesus is MY shepherd. Why ? Does that mean He is the shepherd for all ? No... He is MY shepherd if I accept the redemptive work he did on the cross ! Here is a spiritual truth ... when He becomes your shepherd, He will watch over and protect you !! That is an awesome thought. The God of the universe has my back !!!
As we go through this psalm we see all the things the shepherd does for his flock. He protects them, He feeds and waters them, He disciplines them, He blesses them, He gives them peace and security, He leads them in the right paths. Then the last line sums up the ultimate reward for His flock. "And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." After giving His life for the sheep and doing all these things for His flock, He again rewards them for no deed they have done ! They get to live with Jesus in heaven...FOREVER ....Thank You Jesus !!!
Sunday, November 13, 2016
Psalm 22
This is an amazing psalm !!! Right from the start we see the crucifixion of Jesus, "My God, My God, why has thou forsaken me ?" The words were spoken by Jesus on the cross hundreds of years after this was written ! This psalm is called The Psalm of the Cross. This is a messianic psalm and tells two stories at once. The first story is about how David is talking about his life. It starts out as a lamentation by David and ends in praise and glory to God ! This transformation is achieved through prayer.
The second story is the story of the crucifixion of Jesus. As we go through the psalm you will see things that happens later during the time of his death. Verse 8 says," He trusted in the Lord, let Him rescue Him ;" Verse 16 says, " They have pierced My hands and My feet;" Again verse 18 says, " They divide My garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots." These things and more were said and done in the New Testament ! This psalm is truly from God telling of the story of His son, and all He will do for us in His Fathers name! This psalm is one that should be read and studied slowly and prayerfully. Praise God that through His son we are saved !! Never forget what Jesus has done for you.
The second story is the story of the crucifixion of Jesus. As we go through the psalm you will see things that happens later during the time of his death. Verse 8 says," He trusted in the Lord, let Him rescue Him ;" Verse 16 says, " They have pierced My hands and My feet;" Again verse 18 says, " They divide My garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots." These things and more were said and done in the New Testament ! This psalm is truly from God telling of the story of His son, and all He will do for us in His Fathers name! This psalm is one that should be read and studied slowly and prayerfully. Praise God that through His son we are saved !! Never forget what Jesus has done for you.
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