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PRAYER FOR RENEWALPsalms 79–84 “Rescue the weak and needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked” (Ps. 82:4). The anguish felt in Captivity and even after the return is expressed in psalms begging for renewal. They capture the emotions of oppressed believers throughout the ages who yearn for renewed evidence of God’s favor. DefinitionContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

LESSONS FOR LIVINGPsalms 73–78 “I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your miracles of long ago. I will meditate on all Your works and consider all Your mighty deeds” (Ps. 77:11–12). Book III of the Psalms, a collection formalized at the time of the Exile, features the teaching psalms (maskil)Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

CONFIDENCE IN PRAYERPsalms 64–72 “Praise be to the Lord, to God our Saviour, who daily bears our burdens. Our God is a God who saves; from the Sovereign LORD comes escape from death” (Ps. 68:19–20). The psalmists often express feelings of overwhelming need. Yet they also remind us that however great the need, our GodContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

THE STEADFAST HEARTPsalms 57–63 “One thing God has spoken, two things have I heard: that You, O God, are strong, and that You, O Lord, are loving” (Ps. 62:11–12). These psalms of David trace the secret of his commitment to the Lord to an exalted vision of who God is. OverviewDrawing from experience, David expressedContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

FOR TROUBLED TIMESPsalms 50–56 “Cast your cares on the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall” (Ps. 55:22). Seven psalms of David teach us how to respond when we bring trouble on ourselves, and when others betray us. OverviewThrough Asaph God spoke to His people and to the wickedContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”