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Psalm 27-32
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Psalm 27 verse 13 is so beautiful – “Yet I am confident that I will see the LORD’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living.” Do you have this same confidence?  What are some examples of how you have seen God’s goodness here in the land of the living?  What are some examples of how you are sharing God’s goodness with others here in the land of the living?

Psalm 28 verse 2 stood out to me today – “Listen to my prayer for mercy as I cry out to you for help, as I lift my hands toward your holy sanctuary.”  The thing that stood out to me is the image of the Psalmist “lifting his hands” in prayer.  I’m curious about this – if you don’t mind sharing in the Comments section below – do you periodically lift your hands in prayer?  Do you kneel when you pray?  Close your eyes?  Bow your head?  What do you do to really signify your worship and praise of God?  Do you think lifting our hands or doing other body movements can change the way we pray to God – rather than doing nothing unique with our body?   Let me know if you have Comments on this below…  thanks…  My quick thoughts are that we can absolutely pray at any time in any place without lifting our hands or closing our eyes or bowing, etc.   I think this gets toward the idea of “praying unceasingly.”   However – I do think there is something special about the times in our day when we can really spend some quality quiet time with God in prayer.  And the best way for me to personally do this is by really changing my body language first – by kneeling down, closing my eyes, bowing my head, maybe lifting my hands, etc.  This somehow I think brings me closer to God – it doesn’t bring God closer to me – he’s always close.  But, somehow, what I do with my body before & during prayer can definitely make a difference in how long I will actually pray to God and how deep into prayer & listening I will go.  How about for you?

Psalm 29 is a beautiful hymn of praise to God the Creator!  Verses 3 and 4 are awesome: “The voice of the LORD echoes above the sea. The God of glory thunders.  The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.”  And verse 2 is something for each of us to joyfully obey – “Give honor to the LORD for the glory of his name. Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness.”  Amen!

Today in Psalm 30 verses 4 through 5 we read: “Sing to the Lord; you saints of his; praise his holy name. For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.” How does this verse speak to you? Do you believe that God’s anger can last only a moment, but his favor last a lifetime? If you are weeping now in some area of your life, do you believe that God can bring rejoicing to you? Will you pray to God to grant you favor in this life and in life everlasting? Will you pray to God to heal any situation that you are weeping over today, and to bring you rejoicing tomorrow? Do you look forward to this rejoicing that will allow you to sing to the Lord as a saint and to praise his holy name?

Psalm 31 verse 1 is such a powerful start to this powerful Psalm of David’s – “O LORD, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be put to shame.  Rescue me, for you always do what is right.”  In your life today, do you need protection from something?  If so, will you run to God for your protection?   Do you believe that God can rescue you?  Do you believe that God can save you from shame?  Do you believe that God always does what is right? 

Did you catch that verse 5 from this Psalm were Jesus’ last words on the cross…. “Into your hands I commit my spirit.” (NIV)  Here it is from Luke 23:46 – “Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last.” 

Have you ever felt like Psalm 31 verse 10… “I am dying from grief; my years are shortened by sadness. Misery has drained my strength; I am wasting away from within.”  Do you believe that God can rescue you from this?  Will you pray to God to save you from this?

This is a wonderful look at God’s goodness in Psalm 31 verse 19: “Your goodness is so great! You have stored up great blessings for those who honor you. You have done so much for those who come to you for protection, blessing them before the watching world.” Do you believe that God’s goodness is indeed great?  Are you honoring God with your life and your actions and your thoughts each day?  Do you believe that God is storing up blessings for you?  Do you believe that God will bless you if you go to him for protection?

Today we read Psalm 32, which is a wonderful testimony of joy about God’s gift of forgiveness to us when we confess our sins to God! In Psalm 32 verses 1 & 2 we read: “Oh, what joy for those whose rebellion is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight! Yes, what joy for those whose record the LORD has cleared of sin, whose lives are lived in complete honesty!” Do you agree with this Psalmist that there is joy in forgiveness? Have you confessed your sins to God? Do you make a regular habit of examining your conscience and confessing your sins to God? After confessing your sins, do you continuously pray to God to heal you of sins that may be gripping you? Will you then move forward on the actions or corrective measures that God leads you to – to truly be healed of addictive sins? Will you seek the joy of God’s forgiveness? Will you seek to live your life in complete honesty to God? Below is the famous painting titled “Forgiven.”  Please take a few moments to meditate upon this painting.  How does it speak to you?

Worship Video:  Psalm 31 verse 10 reminded me of the MercyMe song “Jesus, Bring the Rain:”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNsgt9yVge8

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Please join us in memorizing and meditating on two verses of Scripture today: “Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit.” Psalm 32:1-2 NIV

Prayer Point: Pray to Jesus to forgive your sins. Pray that there is no deceit in your spirit.

Comments from You:  What verses or insights stand out to you in today’s readings?  Please post up by clicking on the “Comments” link below!

God bless,
Mike

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Psalm 22-26
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Psalm 22 is an amazing Psalm!  This Psalm is the most quoted Psalm in the New Testament.  Re-read this Psalm again and see if you see parallels to Jesus’ crucifixion?  There are a lot in this Psalm.   I’ll list a few – Psalm 22:1a was quoted by Jesus on the cross – “My God, my God! Why have you forsaken me?”  As we see in Matthew 27:46 – “About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?”–which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” 

Psalm 22 Verse 8: “”Is this the one who relies on the LORD? Then let the LORD save him! If the LORD loves him so much, let the LORD rescue him!”” We see in similar fashion in Matthew 27:42-43: ““He saved others,” they said, “but he can’t save himself! He’s the King of Israel! Let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him. He trusts in God. Let God rescue him now if he wants him, for he said, ‘I am the Son of God.’ ”

Psalm 22 verses 16 & 17 make me want to cry… “They have pierced my hands and feet. I can count every bone in my body.” The piercing of the hands and feet of Jesus are apparent with how the crucifixion took place.  And these Psalm 22 verses are similar to John 19:33-37: “But when they came to Jesus and found that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. Instead, one of the soldiers pierced Jesus’ side with a spear, bringing a sudden flow of blood and water. The man who saw it has given testimony, and his testimony is true. He knows that he tells the truth, and he testifies so that you also may believe. These things happened so that the scripture would be fulfilled: “Not one of his bones will be broken,” and, as another scripture says, “They will look on the one they have pierced.””

And Psalm 22 verse 18: “They divide my clothes among themselves and throw dice for my garments.” Compare to John 19:23-24 – “When the soldiers crucified Jesus, they took his clothes, dividing them into four shares, one for each of them, with the undergarment remaining. This garment was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom. “Let’s not tear it,” they said to one another. “Let’s decide by lot who will get it.””

What’s one good reason to go to church at all?  Check out Psalm 22 verse 22: “Then I will declare the wonder of your name to my brothers and sisters. I will praise you among all your people.” Praising God with other brothers and sisters through worship, tithing, learning, serving and being in community in church is a great reason to go to church!  To declare the wonder of God’s name!  To praise God among all his people.  Wow… yes…  this is church!

Psalm 23!  What a Psalm!!  This is the first Psalm for sure that I ever really read and was comforted by without a doubt.  Psalm 23 is a profession of joyful trust in God as the good Shepherd-King by David.  I like The Message’s take on Psalm 23 at this link.  Bible.org has a wonderful commentary on Psalm 23 titled “A Psalm that calms the soul” at this link. 

Psalm 24 is a beautiful Psalm!  Check out this brief snippet of commentary on this Psalm from bible.org: “The Israelites have returned from a battle with the Canaanites. They are proceeding up to the sanctuary on the holy mount to give praise to Yahweh for the great and mighty victory in battle, carrying with them the Ark of the Covenant, the symbol of Yahweh’s presence with them. As they approach the gate, they are met by the Levites who function as gatekeepers. It is their part to ask who may enter the sanctuary of the Lord; and it is the priests’ part to answer with the stipulations from the Law. Whoever meets these qualifications may enter and fellowship with Yahweh… The psalm then concludes with the worshipers calling to the gates to make way for Yahweh to come in to His sanctuary, for why should the King of Glory stoop to go under a doorway? “.  (also, any Chris Tomlin fans out there will definitely recognize this Psalm – on his CD “Arriving” I think the 2nd or 3rd to last song is called “King of Glory” based on this Psalm – it’s the best song on this overall fantastic CD in my humble opinion! 🙂

Psalm 25 has some amazing verses today!  I think I could write some reflections and questions on each of the verses today…  Maybe a good thing for each of us to do is to re-read this Psalm today and really reflect on what the verses are saying to our hearts.  David wrote this Psalm as a prayer for God’s mercies when he was suffering affliction for his sins and when enemies were seizing this occasion to attack him.  It’s a very penitential Psalm.  One that we might need to pray to God from time to time as David did. I do like verse 5 a lot and I believe it will speak to each of you going through the Bible this year – “Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you.”  Do you believe that reading God’s Word each day is allowing you to be led by God’s truth?  Are you being taught each day?  Then – that last sentence in verse 5 is amazing.  I cannot honestly say that all day long I put my hope in God.  I pray that I do… but I think sometimes I drift away from putting my hope in God and I put my hope in myself – or maybe even sometimes I lose hope!  I get discouraged about a situation.  I get stressed.  I worry. If we put our hope all day long in God, do you think we would get discouraged, stressed, or worried?  I don’t think we would…

Psalm 25 verse 15 really stood out to me today – “My eyes are always looking to the LORD for help, for he alone can rescue me from the traps of my enemies.”  I have come to realize more and more lately that the Enemy is indeed constantly setting traps for us.  I don’t mean to scare anyone here – but I think this is something very important for us to realize.  It has been said that the greatest trick the Devil can play on us is to make us think that he does not exist.  If we don’t think the Devil exists, then we logically won’t think that he’s setting any traps for us.  Let me assure you – this is clearly Biblical – the Devil exists.  Evil exists in this world.  Temptation exists.  And evil does not rest.  However – the good news – God is so much bigger and stronger and brighter (and this list can go on) than the Devil – the Enemy.  David says in this Psalm that his eyes are ALWAYS looking to the Lord for help.  Why?  Because God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit alone can rescue us from the traps of the Enemy.  Again, the traps are out there for us in this modern world.  The temptations and dark alleys and wrong turns call to us unceasingly.  But – again, great news here – we can be saved from all of that nonsense; all of that darkness; indeed all of that death, through a relationship with Jesus.  Jesus saves.  Jesus saves us from ourselves.  From our sin.  And from the Enemy that sets traps for us.  Like David in this Psalm, are your eyes always looking to the Lord for help?  Please don’t ever take your eyes off God and His mercies, power, and strength.

Psalm 25 verse 22 really stood out to me today: “O God, ransom Israel from all its troubles.”  As I read this, the Christmas carol, “O Come O Come Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel” comes to my mind.  Indeed, God would answer this prayer of King David’s and send his Son to ransom Israel!

Today in Psalm 26 verse 2 we read: “Put me on trial, LORD, and cross-examine me. Test my motives and affections.” What a powerful reflection from David – God, test my motives and affections.  What are your motives?  Why do you do what you do in life?  Whom are you doing it all for?  What are your affections?  Who do you pledge your loyalties to?  Who do you give your heart to?  Where are you investing your time, treasure and talents?   Have you ever asked God to test your motives and affections?

Verse 8 of this Psalm reminds me of my church and I pray it reminds you of your church as well: “I love your sanctuary, LORD, the place where your glory shines.”  Wow… the place where God’s glory shines!  Yes, I do believe this happens in our churches – even if we maybe don’t notice it sometimes.  When we come together as the body of Christ each week, God’s glory shines! Will you take a moment to really pay attention to God’s glory shining in your church as you attend a service this upcoming weekend?

Worship Video:  Have you seen the video yet of a young princess (see her T-shirt 🙂 reciting Psalm 23??  This is a must see.  I pray this inspires you to memorize and meditate upon Scripture!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3buLQoCN6KY

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Please join me in memorizing and meditating on six verses of Scripture today: “The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” Psalm 23:1-6 NIV

Prayer Point: Pray that you would memorize Psalm 23 today. And pray that you would believe and live out Psalm 23 all the days of your life.

Comments from You:  What verses or insights stand out to you in today’s readings?  Please post up by clicking on the “Comments” link below!

God bless,
Mike

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Psalm 12-17; Psalm 19-21
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Psalm 12 verses 1 & 2 are intriguing verses for me – “Help, O LORD, for the godly are fast disappearing! The faithful have vanished from the earth! Neighbors lie to each other, speaking with flattering lips and insincere hearts.” Are there days when you feel like this?   I think there are some days when I do… but not too many.  I guess I sometimes wonder about the state of my heart – or if I’ve gotten enough sleep the night before 🙂 – when I feel like this Psalmist does.  It is interesting how this verse goes into people talking with “flattering lips and insincere hearts”.  I do notice right away when that’s happening… particularly the insincerity.  Maybe this is something we should ask of ourselves – do we talk at times with flattering lips or insincere hearts?  Or are we sincere people?  I like that thought… being a sincere person.  I pray that we all are and can become more and more “sincere” in our dealings with each other and that we would just simply be sincere people.  Are you a sincere person?  Do you want to be sincere?  Was Jesus a sincere person?

Psalm 13 is thought to be a prayer by David for recovery from a grave illness, based on verse 3: “Restore the light to my eyes, or I will die.”  Yet, even in the midst of this serious illness, David amazingly proclaims in verse 5: “But I trust in your unfailing love.”  How about you?  When you are sick or in the midst of a very challenging or sad situation, do you trust in God’s unfailing love?  Always?  No matter what is going on around you?  Do you trust that God will ultimately restore the light to your eyes?

Psalm 14 could be seen at first glance as a discouraging Psalm…

Particularly as we look at verse 3: “But no, all have turned away from God; all have become corrupt. No one does good, not even one!”  I think it is important to keep in mind that there is truth in this verse (particularly if we ever start thinking we’re “good” and others around us are not…).  But also I think it’s good to keep in mind that this verse was written before Jesus came to the earth.  Jesus was perfect.  And through His resurrection we are called toward greater holiness and ultimately perfect goodness once we meet Jesus face to face in heaven.  Jesus gives us the hope spoken of in the closing of this Psalm in verse 7: “Oh, that salvation would come from Mount Zion to rescue Israel! For when the LORD restores his people, Jacob will shout with joy, and Israel will rejoice.”  Do you recognize the salvation that has come to us?  Are you shouting for joy for this salvation?  Are you rejoicing!?

Psalm 15 verses 1 & 2 today are awesome: “Who may worship in your sanctuary, LORD? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill? Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts.”  Psalm 15 was written for those that wished to have access to God in his Temple in Jerusalem.  However, I do believe that today, through Jesus, anyone can worship God anywhere – in a church or in our homes or wherever we find ourselves.  However, I do think there is truth in these Psalm verses in that we can worship God beautifully by living a blameless life (not perfect life – only Jesus was perfect this side of heaven – we will need to confess sins & repent), doing what is right, and speaking the truth from sincere hearts.  I do believe these are acts of worship that demonstrate our friendship with God and our growth in becoming more like his son Jesus in our lifetimes.  Do you seek to lead a blameless life?  Do you seek to do what is right?  Do you speak the truth from a sincere heart?  Do you seek to worship God in some way each and every day?  How?

Today we read Psalm 16, which I absolutely love!  I could probably share with you some thoughts on just about every verse in this Psalm. Verse 1 tells us: “Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to you for refuge.”  Do you believe that God will keep you safe if you come to Him for refuge? And verse 2 is so true: “I said to the LORD, “You are my Master! All the good things I have are from you.””  Everything good thing in our life – absolutely everything good thing in our life – comes from God.  Do you believe this? Verse 3 reminds me to rejoice for and pray for our pastors and spiritual mentors: “The godly people in the land are my true heroes! I take pleasure in them!”  Do you appreciate your pastors / ministers / priests and spiritual mentors?  And do you appreciate other godly people you know too?  Are they true heroes?  Do you pray for these folks regularly? If not, will you?

And verse 11 is a powerful closing to this Psalm 16 and perhaps a prayer for us to pray fervently: “You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.”   Do you want to be shown the way of life from God?   Do you want to be granted the joy of God’s presence?  Do you want the pleasure of living with God forever?  Have you prayed to God and Jesus and the Holy Spirit to give you these things in your life?  Will you pray this prayer?

In Psalm 17 David appeals to God as Judge when he is being attacked by foes.  Verse 7 is a great prayer and comfort! “Show me your unfailing love in wonderful ways. You save with your strength those who seek refuge from their enemies.” Do you seek refuge with God from whatever might attacking you?   Do you believe that God will show you his unfailing love in wonderful ways?  Have you been saved by God’s strength?  Have you sought refuge with God from your “enemies”?

Today we read Psalm 19, which is one of my favorite Psalms! In large part this Psalm is one of my favorites because one of my former pastors taught from this Psalm 3 a few years ago in such a powerful way. Have you had this type of experience? Where you hear a sermon on a chapter of the Bible and then that chapter becomes one of your favorites? I do hope that this One Year Bible experience will allow you to tune-in a little bit more whenever you hear your pastors or ministers or priests teaching you from the Bible in church. I know this is the case with me. Thanks to reading the Bible each day, I now have better context of what is being taught from the pulpit and it makes going to church a richer experience overall. I also now often catch some Bible verses in the worship songs or hymns we sing as well. And this adds a lot to my worship of God now through music. This year, as you go through the One Year Bible and as you go to church, will you tune-in to the sermons and the songs in church more than ever and look for and appreciate how they tie in to the Bible?

Back to Psalm 19 – I do encourage everyone to really read through and meditate on every verse in this Psalm of David and how this Psalm might be speaking to you this week. Please do take a few minutes to go through the Psalm twice if possible and really reflect upon it. You may even want to journal to God some thoughts or ideas or prayers that come to you through reading this Psalm. I find verse 14 in this Psalm to be so powerful – again in large part because one of my former pastors often sang a worship song that simply repeats this verse over and over again – and what a beautiful prayer it is for each of us to repeat over and over again as well: “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.” Are the words of your mouth and the meditation of your heart pleasing in God’s sight? Is God your Rock? Is God your Redeemer?

Bible.org’s commentary on Psalm 19 is at this link. 

Psalm 20 is a prayer for a king as he goes out into battle – check out verses 1 through 5 again and you can imagine a group of people saying these words to the king.  Maybe another way to read this Psalm, personally, is as a prayer for yourself as you go out into battle against a sin or a struggle in your life.  And this verse 5 then is for you as you go into this battle: “May we shout for joy when we hear of your victory, flying banners to honor our God. May the LORD answer all your prayers.”  Amen! Let the banners fly soon in your life!

Psalm 21 today follows up Psalm 20 and is a psalm of praise for victories granted to the king.  I like the credit given to God in verse 1: “How the king rejoices in your strength, O LORD! He shouts with joy because of your victory.”  The king is not rejoicing in his own strength.  He is not claiming victory as his.  He is giving credit to God!  How about you in your life today?  Do you give credit to God for the blessings and gifts he has given you?  Do you shout for joy and rejoice simply because God is in your life?

Worship Video: Psalm 16 today reminded me of the fantastic Casting Crowns song “The Voice of Truth.”  This is such a beautiful song…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCLFOtBP1KU

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Please join us in memorizing and meditating on a verse of Scripture today: “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 NIV

Prayer Point: Pray that the words of your mouth today would be pleasing in God’s sight. Pray that the very meditations of your heart today would be pleasing in His sight. Pray that you would know and experience Jesus as your Rock and your Redeemer this very day.

Comments from You:  What verses or insights stand out to you in today’s readings?  Please post up by clicking on the “Comments” link below!

God bless,
Mike

p.s. Download our monthly Small Group study notes for our Chronological Bible readings at this link.

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1 Kings 2:1-9; 2 Samuel 23:1-7; 1 Kings 2:10-12; 1 Chronicles 29:26-30; Psalm 4-6; Psalm 8-9; Psalm 11
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Dramatic readings in First Kings today!  David’s final instructions to Solomon include some strong words about how Joab & Shimei should die.  And later in today’s readings, these words come to fruition.  An image is below for David giving his final instructions to Solomon in today’s readings:

In 1 Kings 2:10 in today’s readings, we read this simple verse that concludes our readings of David’s life (for now… we’ll read more about David later in the Bible this year) –  “Then David died and was buried in the City of David.” 

Psalm 4 is a wonderful Davidic Psalm.  Verse 7 stood out to me today” “You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and wine.”  Do you believe that God’s Spirit can give you greater joy than any amount of money or material goods or even human love can give?  Will you seek a deeper relationship with God this year and ask God for this holy joy?

I love Psalm 5 verse 3: “Listen to my voice in the morning, LORD. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly.”  This is a great reminder to pray in the mornings – before we start the hustle and bustle of the day.  I know that many of you are reading the One Year Bible readings in the morning, which I think is a great way to start your day!  I do see a huge positive difference in my day if I do pray to God in the morning and pray specifically about the upcoming day – and pray for others that I will interact with that day as well.  Praise God for the morning!

Actually, while I’m talking about the morning here, let me go off on a tangent if you don’t mind… 🙂  I honestly have lived much of my life as a “night owl.”  I went to bed late and woke up late.  And I had all kinds of good “reasons” of why I was a night owl.  But, I will be honest here – I don’t think being a night owl was good for me.  I honestly believe there is so much wisdom in the old adage of “early to bed, early to rise, helps make a person healthy, wealthy and wise.”  I personally think that being a night owl was a lack of discipline on my part.  I don’t mean to say all this to make you other night owls out there feel guilty…  🙂  But, I do want to encourage you, in that if you think you are stuck being a night owl the rest of your life, I don’t think it is true.  I believe you can make the transition to being a morning person.  I am an example of someone who has transitioned from being a late-night person to an early-to-bed person.  (well, yes, I’m still a bit in the transition phase sometimes it seems…)  And I am here to tell you, mornings rock!  Early mornings are so beautiful and peaceful!  They really are an amazing time of the day to connect with God…   Praise God for the morning!

As I read Psalm 6, it seems very penitential to me – like David was making a confession of sins and praying for forgiveness from God.   As you read through these verses, have you ever felt like this?  I have.  And it ain’t fun.  But, it’s part of the healing process.  I do think we need to allow ourselves to get fully broken before God before we get fully healed.  We can’t mask over or hide from God what’s really going on – we have got to put it all out there on the table before God, for him to be able to truly fix it.   However – there is great encouragement and confidence from David in this Psalm in verse 9: “The LORD has heard my plea; the LORD will answer my prayer.” The Lord will hear your plea!  The Lord will answer your prayer!  Please plea and pray to him if you need to.  He will listen and answer.

Today we read Psalm 8!  Verses 3 & 4 I love: “When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers– the moon and the stars you have set in place– what are mortals that you should think of us, mere humans that you should care for us?” What I love about this verse is that before I had faith in Jesus, and even God, I used to always look toward the night sky and just be amazed by the stars!  I would always think to myself – there is no way that this all just happened by chance.  There’s gotta be something bigger going on making all of this happen.  The night sky was evangelizing me!!  🙂  What a beautiful thing. Have you ever had the experience of nature, God’s creation, evangelizing you? When you are out in nature, do you offer up praise and thanks to God for His amazingly beautiful creation?

Psalm 9 verse 9 stood out at me today: “The LORD is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.” When we are in trouble, do we run to God for shelter?  Or do we look elsewhere?  Where will we ultimately find true peace and rest from the storms of life?  Do you believe that the Bible is a haven for you in the midst of the storms of life?

Psalm 9 verse 18 is so true and powerful: “For the needy will not be forgotten forever; the hopes of the poor will not always be crushed.”  This is a great reminder that God’s heart is for the poor in this world!  If God’s heart is for the poor – should our heart be for the poor too?  How is your heart for the poor these days?  How do you remember the poor and their hopes?

Today we read Psalm 11, which is one that you might miss the full meaning of if you didn’t know some of the commentary behind this Psalm.  Basically in this Psalm King David is expressing his unshakable trust in God to other people around him who are very scared of enemy attacks.  Knowing this – check out verse 1: “I trust in the LORD for protection. So why do you say to me, “Fly to the mountains for safety!”  Like David, do we really trust in God for our protection?  Or do we sometimes rely on others or our own cunning – or, our own fear – for protection?  Are there times when we are faced with a challenging situation that we feel like running away from it?  “Fleeing to the mountains” for safety?  When, instead, should we simply trust in God for our protection and move forward in spite of the fear within us?  Is there an area of your life where you need to turn over more trust in God for ultimate protection?  Will you flee to God only instead of fleeing to the mountains?

Worship Video:  Psalm 5:3 in today’s readings reminded me of the wonderful worship song “A New Hallelujah” by Michael W. Smith. Here’s a great live version of the song featuring the African Children’s Choir from Uganda!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBxOkruKpqI

Have you ever sung “A New Hallelujah” to God?  Click here and sing!

Please join us in memorizing and meditating on a verse of Scripture today:  “I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. “ Psalm 9:1 NIV

Prayer Point: Pray that you give thanks to God with all of your heart and tell of His wonderful deeds each and every day.

Comments from You:  What verses or insights stand out to you in today’s readings?  Please post up by clicking on the “Comments” link below!

God bless,
Mike

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1 Chronicles 29:1-22; 1 Kings 1:1-53
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I love David’s prayer of praise to God today in 1 Chronicles 29 verses 10 through 12: “O LORD, the God of our ancestor Israel, may you be praised forever and ever! Yours, O LORD, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, O LORD, and this is your kingdom. We adore you as the one who is over all things. Riches and honor come from you alone, for you rule over everything. Power and might are in your hand, and it is at your discretion that people are made great and given strength.”  Have you ever prayed a prayer of praise like this to God?  Would you like to?  You could do so right now!

Today we begin First Kings!  First Kings is an amazing book of the Bible.  We’ll be diving into David’s son Solomon’s reign and the building of the First Temple in Jerusalem.  You’ll recall that Solomon wrote many of the Proverbs, and in chapter 3 of First Kings we will learn why Solomon had the wisdom to be able to write such amazing proverbs that have stood the test of time for some 3,000 years!  Below is an image of King Solomon dictating his wise Proverbs:

Book:  First Kings
Author: Unknown
Date:  Sixth century B.C.
Content:  First and Second Kings form one book in the Hebrew Bible and are considered to be prophetic literature, probably because a prophet put the books together.  The two books cover a period of approximately 350 years, when kings ruled the land, hence the name of the book.  First Kings begins with the death of David, followed by a description of Solomon’s reign, including the building of the first Temple in Jerusalem.  The split of the kingdom into Israel (North) and Judah (South) is described, ending with the great conflict between Elijah the prophet, and Ahab, the king of Israel.
Theme:  The fact that a history book is considered to be prophetic is important.  It shows that God speaks to us from the past, as well as from the present experience of others.  These events are recorded so that we will not make the same mistakes again.  The conflict between Elijah and Ahab shows God’s immediate involvement in human life and his concern for human affairs.  First Kings particularly shows the disastrous effects of social evil upon the spiritual life of a nation.  (Above commentary is from Tyndale Publishers “The One Year Bible Companion” p. 6) More commentary on First Kings is at these 3 links –
https://bible.org/article/introduction-books-first-and-second-kings
https://bible.org/seriespage/reign-solomon (Introduction to Solomon)
https://bible.org/seriespage/1-introduction-and-historical-setting-elijah (Introduction to Elijah)

First Kings chapter 1 is quite a chapter today!  David is old!  Adonijah claims the throne!  David makes Solomon King!  Quite a dramatic chapter, eh?  Adonijah was David’s 4th oldest son, and probably the eldest son living at this time.  First son Amnon was killed by Absalom.  Second son Daniel was probably not living at this time.  Third son Absalom was killed in his rebellion.  So, fourth son Adonijah thought now was his moment to shine.  Well, as Paul Harvey would say, “now for the rest of the story…”  The chapter tells us the story well.  Solomon was clearly God and David’s choice for the kingship.  Below is the artist Raphael’s take on verses 39 & 40 today:  “There Zadok the priest took a flask of olive oil from the sacred tent and poured it on Solomon’s head. Then the trumpets were blown, and all the people shouted, “Long live King Solomon!” And all the people returned with Solomon to Jerusalem, playing flutes and shouting for joy. The celebration was so joyous and noisy that the earth shook with the sound.”

Worship Video: David’s prayer in 1 Chronicles 29 today reminded me of Casting Crowns song “Glorious Day:”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqrqPGt11bA

Is today a glorious day?  Click here for Glory!

Please join us in memorizing and meditating on a verse of Scripture today:  “Yours, LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, LORD, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all.” 1 Chronicles 29:11 NIV

Prayer Point: Pray that you worship God throughout each and every day.

Comments from You:  What verses or insights stand out to you in today’s readings?  Please post up by clicking on the “Comments” link below!

God bless,
Mike

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1 Chronicles 26:1-28:21
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It is interesting to read about the various gatekeepers, treasurers, officials, military commanders and leaders in today’s First Chronicle readings!  In some ways it is sad to read about how well organized things were – knowing that the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple and the exile to Babylon is coming up.  All of this organization will be destroyed.  Why?  Because of sin.  Sin destroys.  Sin kills.  So sad.  It is true that the lineage from Abraham to Judah to David will of course continue through to Jesus and now to us as spiritual descendants.  But, the nation of Israel at this time of First Chronicles, with all of it’s great organization, will later fall because the leaders and people will turn their backs on God in sin.  In disobedience.  Is there a lesson for us in this today?  Do you see the dangers of sin?  Of how it can destroy everything you hold dear?  Please – flee from sin.  Jesus can set you free from the bondage of sin.  Don’t lose everything you hold dear to something as stupid as sin.  Sin will sell you lies and leave you with nothing.

Our readings today set the transition scene nicely in First Chronicles 28 verses 1 & 2: “David summoned all his officials to Jerusalem–the leaders of the tribes, the commanders of the twelve army divisions, the other generals and captains, the overseers of the royal property and livestock, the palace officials, the mighty men, and all the other warriors in the kingdom. David rose and stood before them and addressed them as follows: “My brothers and my people!””  One thing that really stood out to me in David’s address to his officials today was his absolute passion for God’s Temple!  David was so passionate about making sure the Temple was prepared for his son Solomon to build it.  Yes, true, God gave David the plans for the Temple. 🙂 But… what about us in our lives today… does God give us any “plans” for our lives today?  What about the Bible?  Is the Bible a “plan” for our lives today that we should follow?  Below is an image from today’s readings of David addressing his officials:

Worship Video: Today’s readings 1 Chronicles reminded me of the fantastic song “Savior Please” by Josh Wilson. Here’s a great live version of Josh performing this song. Feel free to worship along!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxhNVEUY55c

Is Jesus your Savior? Click here and be Saved!

Please join us in memorizing and meditating on a verse of Scripture today:  “David also said to Solomon his son, ‘Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the LORD is finished.’” 1 Chronicles 27:20 NIV

Prayer Point: Pray for daily strength and courage in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Comments from You:  What verses or insights stand out to you in today’s readings?  Please post up by clicking on the “Comments” link below!

God bless,
Mike

p.s. Download our monthly Small Group study notes for our Chronological Bible readings at this link.

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1 Chronicles 23:1-25:31
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In First Chronicles chapter 24 today we read about the divisions of the priests and the Levites.  It is important to note that the priests and Levites had differing roles.  The priests actually performed the sacrifices whereas the Levites assisted the priests in their duties – including assisting in the sacrifices, playing music, baking goods, and care of the Tabernacle/Temple (to name a few things the Levites did).  Both priests and Levites were from the tribe of Levi, but the priests also had to be descendants of Aaron, the first high priest of Israel.

Ever wonder why we have music in church today?  First Chronicles 25 verse 1 could be where the stage is set for the tradition of music in our worship services! “David and the army commanders then appointed men from the families of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to proclaim God’s messages to the accompaniment of harps, lyres, and cymbals.” Do you find music in church to be inspiring?  Do you worship God with music in church? Why do you suppose music moves people so profoundly in church?  Do you think music can bring people closer to Jesus?  Has music brought you closer to Jesus?

Worship Video: Today’s readings in 1 Chronicles reminded me of JJ Heller’s song “Your Hands:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-F6DGGF4Qs

Are you in God’s Hands?  Click here to be held in His hands forevermore!

Please join us in memorizing and meditating on a verse of Scripture today:  “And so the Levites carried out their responsibilities for the tent of meeting, for the Holy Place and, under their relatives the descendants of Aaron, for the service of the temple of the LORD.” 1 Chronicles 23:32 NIV

Prayer Point: Pray that you will carry out all of the responsibilities in your life that God gives you.

Comments from You:  What verses or insights stand out to you in today’s readings?  Please post up by clicking on the “Comments” link below!

God bless,
Mike

p.s. Download our monthly Small Group study notes for our Chronological Bible readings at this link.

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2 Samuel 24:1-9; 1 Chronicles 21:1-6; 2 Samuel 24:10-17; 1 Chronicles 21:7-17; 2 Samuel 24:18-25; 1 Chronicles 21:18-22:19
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Second Samuel 24 today finishes up with David taking a census, then judgment upon Israel for this sin, and then closing up the book with David building an altar on the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite.  A few things to point out here.  First, you’ll note verse 1 starts out with:  “Once again the anger of the LORD burned against Israel..”  Commentaries suggest that God was likely upset with Israel because of their support of Absalom’s & Sheba’s rebellions.  This is why it is thought the plague in this chapter affected Israel and not just David’s house for the sin of the census.  The census was a sin because it was not needed at this time in Israel’s history.  Censuses were taken in the past for military conscription & review of number of men before a war.  But this was not a time of war.  The census was a sin because David may have been taking this census just for his own glory & pride – to see how many people were under his reign.  Even Joab asked David why he was doing this as we see in verse 3.  The overall interesting thing to me about this chapter is that many commentaries suggest that it was placed at the end of the book of Second Samuel for the primary reason of setting the stage for the building of the Temple by Solomon in First Kings.  The very interesting note about Araunah’s threshing floor that we read about today is that it is believed to have been located on Mount Moriah!  Yes, the same Mt. Moriah where Abraham nearly sacrificed Isaac.  And the same spot where the Temple was to be built by Solomon!  So, this brings to light the importance of David actually buying the threshing floor from Araunah and not just taking it for free, as was offered.  David not only bought the threshing floor to build the altar for the burnt & peace offerings, but he bought the land for the Temple of the Lord to soon be built on by his son Solomon!  Pretty interesting to note as we close out this amazing book of Second Samuel.  Below is an image of Araunah the Jebusite offering his threshing floor to David:

Bible.org’s commentary on today’s Second Samuel readings titled “Neiman Marcus Military, Kmart Christianity? David Comes to His Census“ is at this link.  (Some days you really have to appreciate the humor in Bob Deffinbaugh’s essay titles!  Today is one of those days. 🙂

Worship Video: Today’s Psalm reminded me of the song “Lord Have Mercy” by Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDpp_YdXnqs

Have you ever prayed Lord Have Mercy?  Click here for mercy!

Please join us in memorizing and meditating on a verse of Scripture today:  “David was conscience-stricken after he had counted the fighting men, and he said to the LORD, ‘I have sinned greatly in what I have done. Now, LORD, I beg you, take away the guilt of your servant. I have done a very foolish thing.’” 2 Samuel 24:10 NIV

Prayer Point: Pray that you confess your sins to God right away and earnestly.

Comments from You:  What verses or insights stand out to you in today’s readings?  Please post up by clicking on the “Comments” link below!

God bless,
Mike

p.s. Download our monthly Small Group study notes for our Chronological Bible readings at this link.

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2 Samuel 22:1-51; Psalm 18
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Today in Second Samuel chapter 22 we read David’s Song of Praise to God! This is an incredible chapter and certainly reminds us why David composed so many powerful Psalms as well.  In fact, you will notice that this song of praise from David today is, oh, the same as Psalm 18… 🙂  It is thought that this Song was composed shortly after David’s victory over an enemy, but before his sins against Bathsheba and Uriah.  The Song starts off with David using the metaphor of a rock in verses 2 & 3:  “The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection.”  The metaphor of a rock is very appropriate for David, as he often had taken refuge among the rocks of the desert (when fleeing from Saul, for example), but David realized that his true security was found only in God.

In verses 31 through 33 of David’s Song of Praise to God in today’s readings we read these incredible words: “As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless.  He is a shield for all who take refuge in him. For who is God besides the Lord? And who is the Rock except our God?  It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.”  Can you imagine yourself saying these words to God in praise?  Can you say these words now to God?  It is interesting to think about the word “perfect” – used twice in these verses.  I don’t know about you, but sometimes I have been accused of being a “perfectionist.”  But, really, can you or I be perfect or create anything perfect?  I don’t think so.  I do think we can live in a loving, growing relationship with God who will arm us with strength and make our way “perfect.”  But, it is not us making us perfect.  It is God.  God’s way is perfect.  His word – the Bible – is flawless.  This is why we study the Bible. We are flawed people looking for flawlessness.  God and the Bible deliver this to us. Is God a shield for you?  When the storms of life come, do you take refuge in God?  Do you believe there is any other God besides the Living God of the Bible?  Is there anything else out there?  I don’t think so.  I’ve looked.  I have never found anything else besides our Heavenly Father, Son & Holy Spirit.  He is the Rock whose way is perfect. Who arms us with strength and makes our way perfect.

Bible.org’s commentary on today’s Second Samuel readings titled “David’s Song of Salvation” is at this link.

Psalms – Psalm 18 is an amazing one!  Verse 1 today is so beautiful: “I love you, LORD; you are my strength.”  How often do you tell God that you love him?  One thing that one of my former pastors does when he prays publicly, which absolutely moves me, is that he closes out just about every prayer with “God we love you.  And we pray all of this in the name of your son Jesus.”   The last line of course is the powerful line!  But, that second to last line… is just beautiful.  Just telling God that we love him.  I’m not sure I tell God that I love him often enough.  God may not “need” to hear it.  But I think that I need to say it more often.  I love you God!

I love Psalm 18 verses 25 through 27: “To the faithful you show yourself faithful; to those with integrity you show integrity. To the pure you show yourself pure, but to the wicked you show yourself hostile. You rescue those who are humble, but you humiliate the proud.”  Are you showing yourself to be faithful to God?  Are you living with integrity?  Are you showing yourself to be pure?  Is God showing you these things as well?

I really love verse 28: “LORD, you have brought light to my life; my God, you light up my darkness.”   Has Jesus brought light into your life?  Does God light up your darkness?

The closing verse 50 of Psalm 18 today is powerful – and I believe can apply to both David and Jesus: “You give great victories to your king; you show unfailing love to your anointed, to David and all his descendants forever.”  Are you a spiritual descendent of David?  Do you believe that God shows you unfailing love?  Do you think that God’s Word, the Bible, shows His unfailing love for you?

Worship Video:  Today’s readings reminded me of the song “Way Maker:”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kBvpS3z9Qo

Do you know our Way Maker God? Click here to meet Him!

Please join us in memorizing and meditating on a verse of Scripture today:  “I love you, Lord; you are my strength.” Psalm 18:1 NLT

Prayer Point: Pray that you would love God every moment of every day. Pray that you would say “I Love You God” daily. Pray that God is your strength.

Comments from You:  What verses or insights stand out to you in today’s readings?  Please post up by clicking on the “Comments” link below!

God bless,
Mike

p.s. Download our monthly Small Group study notes for our Chronological Bible readings at this link.

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2 Samuel 19:31-20:26; Psalm 7; 2 Samuel 21:1-22; 1 Chronicles 20:4-8
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In Second Samuel chapter 20 today we read about the revolt of Sheba from the tribe of Benjamin.  Zondervan’s commentary today points out that an important thing to keep in mind here is that tribal jealousy still was brewing over the transfer of the kingship from Benjamin (Saul’s tribe) to Judah (David’s tribe).  Sheba appeals to the Israelite suspicion that David favored his own tribe over the other tribes.  As this chapter progresses Joab again shows his true colors by murdering Amasa.  I’m beginning to wonder about Joab…  he’s ruthless.  I suppose as being the commander of the army for so long, this was his “job” to be ruthless?  Let me know your thoughts on Joab in the Comments section below.  Ramona, thanks for the comment in yesterday’s readings saying “Joab operated out of Justice with no Love.”  Great point!  In Amasa’s case, Amasa was part of the rebellion against David led by Absalom, so again here Joab is acting out “Justice”… (and certainly no Love…) I wonder if we ever fall into this trap in our lives today as well?  Operate in an unbalanced way showing nothing but Justice, and yet no Love?  Or, on the other hand do we sometimes operate with just Love, and no Justice?  Should we be operating with a balance of Love and Justice?  Or should one (Love or Justice) outweigh the other in our life?  Below is a stained glass window showing Joab killing Amasa while pretending to greet him:

Well… Sheba’s grand rebellion against David doesn’t last very long!  And Sheba’s own clan doesn’t treat him well at all…  Below are 2 images from today’s readings.  First image is from a 13th Century Maciejowski Bible showing Joab and his men besieging the city of Abel.  Next image is of Sheba’s head being thrown over the wall to Joab.  Rebellion over.

Second Samuel chapter 21 begins 4 chapters that are thought to essentially be an “appendix” to First and Second Samuel.  These 4 chapters contain additional information about David’s reign, without regard to chronology of events.  The first event we read about in today’s readings about David handing over 7 of Saul’s relatives to the Gibeonites is believed to have taken place after David extended his kindness initially to Mephibosheth in chapter 9 and before Absalom’s rebellion.  The triumphs over 4 Philistine giants is at unknown times / chronology, although verse 15 seems to indicate to me that these took place perhaps later in David’s life when he was older: “And when David and his men were in the thick of battle, David became weak and exhausted.”  Somehow I can’t imagine a young David becoming weak and exhausted in battle…  These 4 episodes are thought to have been included to show the heroics of David’s men.  Below is an image of David and his “Mighty Men” at a victory over their enemies:

Bible.org’s commentary on today’s Second Samuel readings titled “Promise Breakers and Promise Keepers” is at this link.

Psalms – Today in Psalm 7 verse 10 we read: “God is my shield, saving those whose hearts are true and right.” What stood out to me here is that it does not say that God saves those who “do” what is true and right.  It says that God saves those whose “hearts are” true and right.  This is getting toward our interior motives and thoughts and hearts – the important thing is not what we do on the “exterior”, but who we are on the “interior”.  And then certainly if our hearts are true and right, a natural outflow of this is doing good things on the exterior.  But, it’s the interior – our hearts – that matter most.  How is your heart these days?  Is it true and right?  And do you believe that God is indeed your shield?

Worship Video: Our readings today in 2nd Samuel reminded me of MercyMe’s song “Move:”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EuV5goIkb0

Are you moving with God? Click here and move!

Please join us in memorizing and meditating on a verse of Scripture today: “My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart.” Psalm 7:10 NIV

Prayer Point: Pray that you are upright in heart. Pray in thanksgiving if God is your shield, through a saving faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.

Comments from You:  What verses or insights stand out to you in today’s readings?  Please post up by clicking on the “Comments” link below!

God bless,
Mike

p.s. Download our monthly Small Group study notes for our Chronological Bible readings at this link.

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