Psalms 75-76

Psalms 75-76

Chapter 75: Thank God

To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, A Psalm or Song of Asaph.

                The righteous shall praise and thank the God of Jacob (GOD the FATHER). Those who thank and praise God shall be exalted. Fools shall not deal foolishly.

                “…God is the judge…” (Psalms 75:7). Which God will do the judging? God the Father, or His son? “…the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son;” (John 5:22) and the wicked will be judged and condemned.

Chapter 76: God Shall Save the Earth

To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song of Asaph.

                God is known in Judah to be great. God dwells wherever Zion is established. Zion is a body of people, those who believe and follow in Him.

                God (Jesus) will rise to judgement “…to save all the meek of the earth…” (Psalms 76:9)

Psalms 73-74

Psalms 73-74

Chapter 73: God is Good

A Psalm of Asaph.

                God is good to Israel, every one of them that has a clean heart. Those people who speak wickedly, set their mouths against heaven and are filled with pride, these same people are the ungodly. “…the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.” (Psalms 73:12)

                These people, who prosper in the world wickedly, will eventually be “…consumed with terrors.” (Psalms 73:19) Those who put their trust in the Lord however will be received up in glory.

Chapter 74: The Foolish Shall Say: No Prophets

Maschil of Asaph.

                The wicked will destroy the synagogues when “They said in their hearts, Let us destroy them together: they have burned up all the synagogues of God in the land. We see not our signs: there is no more any prophets…” (Psalms 74:8-9)

                The author is singing/praying to God and asking God to remember that the wicked will always blaspheme his name (verse 18). The author continues to ask God to remember that, and to not forget the poor and needy that have respect for His covenant.

Psalms 71-72

Psalms 71-72

Chapter 71: Praises of Thanksgiving

                David praises the Lord with thanksgiving and asks who is like unto the Lord?

                “…thou art my rock and my fortress.” (Psalms 71:3)

                David also tells the Lord that when he is “…old and grayheaded… forsake me not…” (Psalms 71:18)

                With the Lord David can gain his strength and be lifted from his troubles.

Chapter 72: Solomon a Type of Christ

A Psalm for Solomon.

                The whole earth is filled with the glory of the Lord. David describes Solomon as a type of Christ whom shall have dominon over the earth until the sun and moon cease to give light. The kings of Tarnishs and the sisles shall bring presents to him and the kindgs of Sheba will bring him gifts.

Psalms 69-70

Psalms 69-70

Chapter 69: David is Persecuted

To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, A Psalm of David.

                “They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head…” (Psalms 69:4) exclaims David. At this point David was being persecuted and was not without hate. He explains how he feels by saying that “They that sit in the gate speak against me; and I was the song of the drunkards” (Psalms 69:12). I find this particular verse very funny, because while I was a missionary in Honduras I came across men on the street who were drunk, that did the very same thing. These “drunkards” would harass us and keep us from doing the work on a daily basis.

                David felt very much alone in his time of difficulty “Reproach hath broken my ear; and I am full of heaviness: and I looked from some to take pity, but there was none; and for comforters, but I found none.” (Psalms 69:20) Have you ever felt alone in your trials? I know I have, I have sought pity and comfort before in my times of struggle, difficulty, sadness, depression etc. We all go through this, but we need to remember that we are not the only ones going through this. We all have trials in this life, and we need to remember that when we are dealing with people on a daily basis.

                God comforts David and tells him that those who persecute him and cause wickedness will be “…blotted out of the book of the living…” (Psalms 69:28) which we know is most likely a metaphor for those who will receive a full and everlasting life in the presence of the Lord.

Chapter 70: Let God be Magnified

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, to bring remembrance.

                I know that this may seem like a short summary of this chapter, but in all honesty it sums it up well, as it is short.

                “…Let God be magnified.” (Psalms 70:4)

Psalms 67-68

Psalms 67-68

Chapter 67: God Judges in Righteousness

To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song.

                A very short Psalm; here is the message of the Psalm: “Let the people praise thee, O God… the earth shall yield her increase; and God… shall bless us… and all the ends of the earth shall fear him” (Psalms 67:5-7)

Chapter 68: JAH

To the chief Musician, A Psalm or Song of David.

                This is a Messianic Psalm of David. Hear we learn another name for Jesus; “JAH”, which the Lord gave the word. He takes captive those are in captivity and all the issues of death belong to him. We need to sing praises to the Lord.

Psalms 65-66

Psalms 65-66

Chapter 65: Blessedness of God’s Chosen

To the chief Musician, A Psalm and Song of David.

                David tells us a little about how blessed the chosen people of God are. “Blessed is the man who thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.” (Psalms 65:4) I personally believe that this verse is speaking of those whose names are taken to the temple so that living children of God can perform the necessary saving ordinances for the dead.

                The Lord will send rain and goodness upon all the earth and the earth and everyone upon the earth shall rejoice.

Chapter 66: God Tests Man

To the chief Musician, A Song or Psalm.

                David tells us that we need to praise and worship the Lord “…God, hast proved us; thou hast tried us, … thou hast laid affliction upon our loins…” (Psalms 66:10-11)

                God will test us, and even put afflictions upon us. But it will be for our good.

Psalms 63-64

Psalms 63-64

Chapter 63: David “Thirsts” for God.

A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.

                David tells us that his “…soul thirsteth for thee [God], my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;” (Psalms 63:1)

                David praises god, even in his hardest times. He tells us that those who seek to destroy us will be dealt with accordingly if we praise God.

Chapter 64: David Prays for Safety

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.

                David prays for his safety and exclaims that the evil men “Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words.” (Psalms 63:3). David is of course speaking of the evil men who can cause much damage with the words that leave their mouth as they can by any other means.

                But we learn that those evil men, with their bitter words will make “…their own tongue to fall upon themselves…” (Psalms 63:8) In other words, they will be caught in their lies and because of this they will fall and those who do not declare the work of the Lord and fear Him shall perish.

Psalms 61-62

Psalms  61-62

Chapter 61: Shelter in the Lord

To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David.

                David finds shelter with the Lord, he says that from the end of the earth will he cry unto the Lord “…when my heart is overwhelmed…” (Psalms 61:2)

                How many times do we feel overwhelmed? Everyone at some point in their life will feel like everything is coming down around them. We must lean to the Lord for his shelter, comfort and guidance. But even David knows that this comes with a price, we mus keep our covenants and promises with the Lord.

Chapter 62: God= Rock and Salvation

To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David.

                David knows that God is the only one he should put his trust in. He says that the Lord is…

                “…my rock and my salvation…” (Psalms 62:6)

                “…the rock of my strength…” (Psalms 62:7)

                He goes on to say that you should “Trust in him at all times…” (Psalms 62:8)

                David ends by saying that if “…riches increase, se not your heart upon them.” (Psalms 62:10) Notice how it isn’t bad to have riches? I know plenty of people that have millions of dollars and you would never expect that they had so much. Yet, these people live very modest lifestyles and give freely! Because we know that being “saved” in the sense of being saved from this physical presence is FREE, that is what Jesus died for, so we could have the opportunity to return with God. In a way you could say he unlocked the door for us, but in order to open it we must do good works (see Psalms 62:12)

Psalms 59-60

Psalms 59-60

Chapter 59: Delivered from Enemies

To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Mitcham of David; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him.

                David in his despair asks God to deliver him from his enemies. Go will rule forever.

Chapter 60: Ephraim… The Head of His People

To the chief Musician upon Sushaneduth, Mitcham of David, to teach; when he strove with Aram-naharim and with Aram-zobah, when Joab returned, and smote of Edom in the vally of salt twelve thousand.

                David pleads with the Lord and tell him that He has scattered Israel. The Lord places Ephraim over the head and makes Judah his law-giver.

Psalms 57-58

Current Scripture:  Psalms 57-58

Chapter 57: David Pleads for Mercy

To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Mitcham of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.

                As David is now fleeing from Saul and hiding in a cave he writes this Psalm. He pleads with the Lord to have mercy on him and gives glory unto Him!

                He explains his situation like this; “My soul is among lions: and I lie… among them… the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue is a sharp sword.” (Psalms 57:4)

                David asks the Lord to prepare a net for his steps, for his protection.

Chapter 58: The Wicked Speak Lies

To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Mitcham of David..

                David asks the Lord to not only save him from his enemies, but also for the Lord to destroy his enemies. He tells the Lord to “Break their teeth… break out the great teeth of the young lions…” (Psalms 58:6)

                He tells us that by having the Lord kill these wicked men that intend to harm David that the people can see that the righteous are rewarded and the Lord will judge the earth.

Psalms 55-56

Psalms 55-56

Chapter 55: David Seeks Protection

To the chief Musician on Neinoth, Maschill, A Psalm of David.

                David spends morning, afternoon and evening praying for the Lord’s protection. He says that “…the terrors of death are fallen upon…” him. (Psalms 55:4)

                He tells us that the wicked fear not God, but because of that he puts his trust in the Lord and pray for His mighty protection from the evil.

Chapter 56: The Book of Rememberance

To the chief Muscian upon Jonath-elem-rechokim, Mitcham of David, when the Philistines took him in Gath.

                David continues by telling us that he “…will praid his [God’s] word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.” (Psalms 56:4) We, like David, should not fear what man can do to us! We must fear God only! With that trust and faith in God, He will deliver us from the evil in the world!

Psalms 53-54

Psalms 53-54

Chapter 53: The Fools Say there is NO GOD!

To the chief Musician upon Mahalath, Maschil, A Psalm of David.

                David;s main point in this Psalm is to tell the reader that the only people who do not believe in God, and will openly say that there is NO God are FOOLS! Most of these fools are also corrupt and work iniquity and evil.

                This reminds me of the same people who discredit and attack the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (aka Mormon) because we believe;

·         God is our loving Heavenly Father.

·         Jesus Christ is his Son, our Brother and Savior

·         God spoke to Prophets of old and continues to speak to prophets TODAY.

·         God’s “Word” is NOT limited to the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.

As many of you who are reading this now, know that the “Mormons” or Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS for short) believe in the Book of Mormon. Many people in Christianity say that we cannot possibly be Christians because we believe in something more than the Bible. Does that mean we don’t credit the Bible as Word of God? Absolutely not, this blog should prove that! We love the Bible, but we know that God has spoken to His children throughout the world, not just to the children of the Middle East (The Bible), but the children of the Americas too (The Book of Mormon). To those people who believe that there cannot be more than just the Bible… Remember what the Book of Mormon says;

"And because my words [meaning the Book of Mormon] shall hiss forth--many of the Gentiles shall say: A Bible! A Bible! We have got a Bible, and there cannot be any more Bible.

"But thus saith the Lord God: O fools, they shall have a Bible; and it shall proceed forth from the Jews, mine ancient covenant people. And what thank they the Jews for the Bible which they receive from them?...

"Thou fool, that shall say: A Bible, we have got a Bible, and we need no more Bible. Have ye obtained a Bible save it were by the Jews?

"Know ye not that there are more nations than one? Know ye not that I, the Lord your God, have created all men, and that I remember those who are upon the isles of the sea; and that I rule in the heavens above and in the earth beneath; and I bring forth my word unto the children of men, yea, even upon all the nations of the earth?" (2 Nephi 29:3-4, 6-7)

Chapter 54: David Pleads to God

To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when the Ziphims came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us?

                This is a Psalm that was written while David was hiding from Saul in (1 Samuel 23). The Ziphites came to Saul in Gebeah asking if David was hiding in the hills of Hachilach. David prays to the Lord and asks for His help to overcome his enemies.

Psalms 51-52

Psalms 51-52

Chapter 51: David Pleads for Forgiveness

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bath-sheba.

                David opens this Psalm by asking God to have mercy on him for his sins. David is speaking of something that happened earlier in the Book of 2 Samuel 11:2-5 “…David arose from his bed, and walked upon the room of the king’s house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon… David sent and enquired after the woman [Bath-Sheba]… David sent messengers, and took her; and she came in unto him, and he lay with her… the woman conceived…” (2 Samuel 11:2-5)

                The story then goes on to explain that Nathan the prophet tells David that he despised the commandment of the Lord to commit adultery after he had been given so much. The son that was conceived in Solomon.

                We learn that everyone sins, and David definitely sinned here. But it says that if we want to be forgiven of our sins, we need to come to the Lord and offer a sacrifice of “…a broken spirit: and a contrite heart…” (Psalms 51:17)

Chapter 52: Wicked Tongues

To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech.

                David tells us that the wicked and evil man will boast himself in mischief, because he “…lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness.” (Psalms 52:3). These are the same men who trust more in their riches and worldy posessions than they do in God.

Psalms 49-50

Psalms 49-50

Chapter 49: The Glory of the Rich Man will eventually die

To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.

                “Hear this, all ye people; give ear… My mouth shall speak of wisdom… my heart shall be of understanding.” (Psalms 49:1-3)

                The author then goes on to tell us of an important message; “They that trust in their wealth, and boast of themselves in the multitude of riches; None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom…” (Psalms 49:6-7)

                I think this is very important! Sometimes when people of understanding speak, we ignore them. Men cannot be redeemed by wealth, or ransom God with that wealth. All of the glory of the rich man, the famous man, etc… dies with him. The only thing we take into the next life is our knowledge, experience and wisdom.

Chapter 50: Asaph Speaks of the Second Coming!

A Psalm of Asaph.

                Asaph speaks of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ and tells us that the Lord has spoken and in the end He will gather His saints!

                “And the heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God is judge himself” (Psalms 50:6) God will judge us for our actions while we are here on this earth.

Psalms 47-48

Psalms 47-48

Chapter 47: Sing with Intelligence

To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.

                “O CLAP your hands… shout unto God with the voice of triumph” (Psalms 47:1)

                I hope that no one takes offense to this post, because my thoughts are only those of trying to understand why certain people or groups praise God the way they do.

                This first verse in this Psalm clearly says to clap your hands and shout unto God. I am sure that this is where some of the Bible and Evangelical churches get the idea to have loud music and to scream while throwing their hands in the air clapping ‘praising’ Jesus. Don’t get me wrong, I am not insulting these people. I am a firm believer that everyone has freedom of religion and freedom to worship the Almighty in any way they wish. In fact, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes: “We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.” (Articles of Faith #11) I just don’t understand why these groups do this, and for this purpose I am bringing this Psalm to the spotlight, to break it down and understand.

                Should we rejoice and triumph in the Lord? Absolutely! But this very same Psalm tells us that we should “…sing ye praises with understanding.” (Psalms 47:7), this is where my constructive critism begins…

                I honestly do not believe that most of the praises are done with understanding. I do believe that most praises to the Lord are actually made with mis-understanding and ignorance. I am not however attacking the churches that praise God in this manner, because I do believe you can shout with joy toward the heavens, and God will listen! However, as respect for the Lord, I don’t believe shouting and screaming his name is appropriate.

                Joshua mentions that we “…shall not shout…” (Joshua 6:10) and Isaiah speaks of the screaming man in the streets; “He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.” (Isaiah 42:2) Elijah even mocked the prophets and priests that worshiped Baal, because they were also screaming to a ‘god’ without much understanding; “…Cry aloud: for he is a god; either he is talking, or he is pursuing, or he is in a journey, or peradventure he sleepeth, and must be awakend.” (1 Kings 18:27)

                Elijah knew that they were worshiping a false god and that he knew they were making fools of themselves. In the very next chapter of Kings, we learn why Elijah was mocking these people. Elijah was commanded by the Lord to go upon a mountain and wait for the Lords instruction. Elijah himself was probably a little shocked that “… the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the Lord: but the Lord was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the Lord was not in the earthquake: And aftet the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.” (1 Kings 19:11-12)

                Elijah was waiting for the Lord to give him instruction, and he too was probably shocked that the strong winds, earthquake and fire were not actually the voice or the instruction from the Lord. Instead the instruction the Lord was going to give him was from a “still small voice”. So what does this tell us? The Lord does not make huge spectacles to answer our prayers nor will he speak with thunder from the heavens… the Lord will use his spirit to speak with a “still small voice”.

                I sincerely believe that the ‘spirit’ people feel from loud music and screaming is adrenaline. Let’s be clear, that the Lord CAN speak to us in any way He wishes. But He does not need to yell at us, and He is most definitely not deaf. He can hear us! I think that when we scream and yell we lose the reverence that the Lord demands. After all, would we scream at our earthly parents? No. So why scream at our Heavenly parents?

                When we sing and shout praises, we must make sure that we understand completely what we are saying. We must sing with intelligence, reverence and joy towards our God, and our Heavenly Father. Either way, He will listen. But I get a feeling that He enjoys a nice, calm, light hearted conversation of intellectual value. Speak with the Lord, prayer is our TWO-WAY communication with Him. We speak, He listens, He responds and WE act!

Chapter 48: God Never Changes

A Song and Psalm for the sons of Korah.

                “Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God… Beautiful for situation, the joy of the wole earth, is mount Zion…” (Psalms 48:1-2)

                Great is the Lord and great is the city of Zion. They are the joy of the whole earth, and shall be established forever.

                We are also reminded that God never changes and is there for us always, and forever. “For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death” (Psalms 48:14)

                God NEVER CHANGES, He is the “…same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.” (Hebrews 13:8)

Psalms 45-46

Psalms 45-46

Chapter 45: The Messiah Fairer than the Children of Men

To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves.

                “Thou art fairer than the children of men…” (Psalms 45:1) Here the author is telling us that the Messiah (the Lord) is fairer than men.

                “Thy throne, O God, is forever… the scepter of thy kingdom is a right sceptre. Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.” (Psalms 45:6-7)

                Here we learn that the Lord (Jehovah or Jesus) is fairer than men, but also that He answers to the same God we do; The Father! If we fast forward to the New Testament we read in Hebrew 1:8-10; “But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever… a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of thy kingdom. Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God; even thy God, hath anointed thee… And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands.”

Who is the God of the Old Testament?

                Why is this important? We know that the God of the ‘Old Testament’ was named Jehova. We know this because in Exodus 3:13 Moses asks the ‘God of the Old Testament’; “…when I come unto the children of Israel… and they shall say unto me, What is his name? What shall I say unto them?” God responds back in the next verse and says; “…I AM THAT I AM… Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Isreal, I AM hath sent me unto you… Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, The Lord God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name foever…” (Exodus 3:15-16)

                So we learn that the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jabob of the Old Testament is named “I AM”. So now we have to fast forward again to the New Testament to see what was said about this God named “I AM”. In the story of the adulterous woman, Jesus tells the men who condemned the woman and wanted her to be stoned; “…He that is without sin among you, let him cast the first stone…” (John 8:7) This of course did not make the Pharisees happy and then began to question Jesus. Jesus was not about to be ridiculed and responds in a very authoritative, yet respectful way; “…I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me…” (John 8:28)

                Jesus was trying to make a point, He was sent by His Father! Jesus goes on to tell the Pharisees that if a man follow his worth “…he shall never see death” (John 8:51) of course Jesus is talking about a Spiritual death, but the Pharisees did not get this point and continued to ridicule Jesus; “…Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham” (John 8:56) Jesus responded to this by telling the Jews “…Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.” (John 8:58) This clearly shows that Jesus was the ‘great I AM’ of the Old Testament. After all “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him...” (John 1:1-3)

“By the word of the Lord [Jesus] were the heavens made…” (Psalms 33:6)

                Notice how it says the ‘Word’ was with God, and yet he is God? Jesus is a God but He is not THE God, which is our Father. Jesus was with the Father in the beginning; Jesus acted as a builder of the Universe, where the Father was the one who laid out the plans our ‘blueprints of the universe’.

Chapter 46: “Know that I am God”

To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A song upon Alamoth

                “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear…” (Psalms 46:1-2)

                Even when the world around us crumbles; through war and natural disaster we need to not fear, if we truly have faith in the Lord. “Be still, and know that I am God…” (Psalms 46:10). This is a great reminder for everyone; just BE STILL and know that God is there!

Psalms 43-44

Psalms 43-44

Chapter 43: Light and Truth

                David asks God to judge him and plead his case to an ungodly nation, he further asks “…send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me…” (Psalms 43:3)

                This light and truth can be found many places, one place in which it can be found is through His spirit (the Holy Ghost), through His teachings (the scriptures), through His teachers (apostles, prophets, and other church leaders), His children (those around you; friends and family can convey His light and truth), prayer (direct communication to His light and truth through Him).

Chapter 44: Sheep for the Slaughter

To the chief Musician, for the sons of Korah, Maschill.

                David opens with a conversation with God; he tells the Lord about the great miracles He performed helping the “fathers of old” and how they got the land without their own sword, but only the sword of the Lord and His mighty power. David tells the Lord that he “…will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save me.” (Psalms 44:6) This is always a good reminder, we can have weapons to protect ourselves, but we should never completely trust in them to save us. David had a bow, and he used it. But he said that he would not put his ONLY trust in his bow, but the Lord. David said “In God we boat all the day long and praise thy name forever.” (Psalms 44:8). Instead of boasting of money, power or fame… we should only boast in the Lord!
               

                David then goes on to reveal something interesting; “If we have forgotten the name of our God, or stretched out our hands to a strange god; Shall not God search this out? For he knoweth the secrets of the heart. Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter.” (Psalms 44:20-22)

                Essentially this tells us that if we have different desires (other than what the Lord would have for us), God will know! God knows our desires, wether they be good or bad. It says that if we seek out other gods, those gods could come in the form of power or money. It is just important that we remember to keep the Lord our number one priority.            

Psalms 41-42

Psalms 41-42

Chapter 41: Treachery of Judas Foretold

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.

                David starts off by telling the reader that the man who considers the poor will be delivered in times of trouble by the Lord, because a man who takes care of the poor will be a blessed man. David also asks the Lord to “…heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee.” (Psalms 41:4). This is a great reminder of how sin works; once we have committed the sin we must understand that to be completely forgiven we must go through a process. I have no doubt in my mind that David was already forgiven of the sin that he had committed, but his soul was still in the healing process.

                We also learn about a future event;

                “…mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.” (Psalms 41:9). This particular verse is a scripture that would be fulfilled much later in John 13:18… “I speak not of you all; I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me” Jesus was talking to his disciples and one of them Judas Iscariot he was specifically talking to, because he would betray Jesus!

Chapter 42: The Righteous Thirst for God; The wicked say… “Where is thy God?”

To the chief Musician, Maschill, for the sons of Korah.

                This is a relatively short Psalm and the most important thing we can understand and learn from this Psalm is that we need to be constantly seeking the Lord as we do for water and sustenance.

                David clearly opens this Psalm; “My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God…” (Psalms 42:2)