Category Archives: Bible

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”

OF THE SONS OF KORAHPsalms 42–49 “My soul thirsts for God, for the living God” (Ps. 42:2). Temple musicians, descendants of a rebel priest who died at God’s hand, help us explore mysteries of our faith. BackgroundBook II. Most believe this second collection of psalms was assembled during the time of Solomon. While containing otherContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

TROUBLED TIMESPsalms 34–41 “A righteous man may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all” (Ps. 34:19). When difficulties overwhelm, the believer can turn to God. The Lord will listen as we express our feelings. Most important, He will act. OverviewDavid expressed praise for deliverance (Ps. 34), followed by two psalms ofContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”