Psalm 52

In 1 Samuel chapters 21 and 22 David is on the run from Saul and the priests help David. The man who tells Saul this is Doeg. He is referenced here in this psalm in the very first verse. " Why do you boast in evil, O mighty man ?" This psalm is talking about the folly of sin and how God is in charge! The first 4 verses go on talking about the types of evil being done. Verse 5 changes course when it says," God shall likewise destroy you forever." The key word here is "forever". This leaves no doubt that God is not going to not only punish here on earth but FOREVER ! The next 3 verses talk about how God will rule over him who does evil and how evil will be returned to him. The last 2 verses talk about David's faith in God and how he will praise God forever. There is that word again ! This leaves no doubt that righteousness will likewise be rewarded by God forever. The moral of this psalm is easy....evil will be punished and faith will be rewarded.

Psalm 51

After King David had gone into Bathsheba, had her husband killed, and been approached by Nathan the Prophet concerning these sins... This is the psalm that David had written. Psalm 51 is a beautiful prayer by David asking for forgiveness ! There are many famous quotes and verses here. Verse 3 says," For I acknowledge my transgressions and my sin which is always before me. Against You,You only, have I sinned, and done this evil in your sight--" This is the example we should all use when asking forgiveness....Repentance !  Verse 10," Create in me a clean heart, O God,and renew a steadfast spirit within me." Here David is asking for his sinful nature to be replaced with a clean spirit. When we Repent and ask for forgiveness God is faithful to forgive and save us and give to us a new spirit...The Holy Spirit ! Verse 15," O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall show forth Your praise."  When we get saved and receive our new spirit, our heart is so full of joy it is impossible to keep our mouth shut praising Jesus !!!! To be truly saved and forgiven verse 17 tells what is require," The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit,- a broken and a contrite heart- These O God, You will not despise." Salvation is free... but salvation is not cheap !  Do you have a truly contrite heart and broken spirit when you go to the Father ? David tells us here that without that there is no salvation or forgiveness !!!

Psalm 50

In the temple there were three great song leaders...Heman, Asaph, and Ethan. This is the first psalm that we have looked at that was written by Asaph. Psalm 50 is a psalm that is all about God coming to judge the people. In the first verse it says, " Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: a fire shall devour before Him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about Him. " This is directed towards the whole earth ! Which is clarified in verse 5 when it says, " Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice."  They are called to witness that the judgement that God renders is righteous and just !!

God goes onto explain to His people that He did not want or need their sacrifices of animals to Him. Verse 10 is a famous verse that says this very plainly, " For every beast pf the forest is Mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills." God is explaining to the people that He does not want outward signs but heart changes by His people ! " And call upon Me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify Me." Here in verse 15 God explains that which is true today... If you come to God in your time of need ( Sin ) and you call on Him (Confess)  He will deliver you (Salvation) !  God also goes on to explai what will happen to those who turn away from Him,"Now consider this, ye that forget God, lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver thee." When God comes to judge He will judge in righteousness but firmly. The choice for us is clear.... Do you want to a saint for God or a sinner who turned his back and forgot God ?

Psalm 49

Psalm 49 is a classic psalm that shows the difference in how God deals with the righteous and those that are self righteous !  When you read this it sounds un-American !  We see in the very first verse that it is intended for the entire human race. " Hear this, all peoples; Give ear, all inhabitants of the world.."  Fro there the psalmist goes on to explain how he will be wise and the one who boasts in his wealth can not buy redemption or bribe God for salvation !  The one who brags about his wealth will die just like the sheep of the field and will leave his wealth to others. The classic " You can't take it with you." Verse 10 says," For he sees wise men die: Likewise the fool and the senseless person perish, and leave their wealth to others."  This same thought is mentioned throughout God's word, as an example when Jesus says what good does it do a man to gain the whole world but loose his soul ?  The psalm wraps up by saying do not be upset when someone gets rich and famous as the will bless themselves because they will never see light !  This is a very sad truth and we must always remember that God blesses us so we may be a blessing to others !