His Truth Stands Solidly…Forever
His Truth Stands Solidly…Forever Psalm 33:11 The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of His heart to all generations. Experiencing Jesus in the Psalms He changes not his purpose, his decree is not frustrated, his designs are accomplished. God has a predestination according to the counsel of his …
The Uninvited One
The Uninvited One Psalm 33:10 The Lord brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; He makes the plans of the peoples of no effect. Experiencing Jesus in the Psalms The United Nations has selected to put up Isaiah 2:4 which says in part, “… and they shall beat their …
He Has Spoken
He Has Spoken Psalm 33:6–9 By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, And all the host of them by the breath of His mouth. He gathers the waters of the sea together as a heap; He lays up the deep in storehouses. Let all the earth fear …
He is Our Reason to Rejoice
He is Our Reason to Rejoice Psalm 32:11 Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous; And shout for joy, all you upright in heart! Experiencing Jesus in the Psalms Be glad. Happiness is not only our privilege, but our duty. Truly we serve a generous God, since he …
Godly Conviction
Godly Conviction Psalm 32:4–5 For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; My vitality was turned into the drought of summer. I acknowledged my sin to You, and my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” and You forgave the …
Oh the Blessednesses!
Oh the Blessednesses! Psalm 32:2 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. Experiencing Jesus in the Psalms The word blessed is in the plural, “Oh, the blessednesses!”—the double joys, the bundles of happiness, the mountains of delight! …
Blessed Forgiveness
Blessed Forgiveness Psalm 32:1 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Experiencing Jesus in the Psalms In Psalm 32:1 it is the blessedness of a man whose sin has been forgiven. Christ died for our sins; and, in His death as substitute for sinners, He met …
Courage and Hope
Courage and Hope Psalm 31:24 Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the Lord. Experiencing Jesus in the Psalms David praised the Lord (How great is Your goodness) for His protection of the faithful in general, and for delivering him by His …
He is Your Rock
He is Your Rock Psalm 31:3 For You are my rock and my fortress; Therefore, for Your name’s sake, lead me and guide me. Experiencing Jesus in the Psalms Our reliance upon God in times of adversity is a principal method of glorifying him. Active service is good, but the …
A New Song
A New Song Psalm 30:10–12 Hear, O Lord, and have mercy on me; Lord, be my helper!” You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; You have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, to the end that my glory may sing praise to You and not …