May 2008

Psalm 65   “Praise is awaiting You, O God, in Zion”

Pure and simply this is a Psalm of PRAISE. That may not sound all that amazing but we need to stop and appreciate the power and the impact that praise actually has. more ...

April 2008

Psalm 64   “Who will see them?”

David turns again to the times and troubles of his many escapes from King Saul and his spies. David discovers the inflammatory words of those employed by Saul and sights them being conceived in evil. more ...

March 2008

Psalm 63   “O God, You are my God”

The background to this Psalm, like many others sees David away from all he loves and was destined for. His flight to the wilderness is not an account this time of his escapes from Saul because David is in fact now King.   more ...

February 2008

Psalm 62   “Truly my soul silently waits for God”

When troubles surround the people of God and we are pressed on every side then we have a place, a very special place to turn to. We are able by grace to rest our soul in the knowledge that God will arise in our situation and deliver us.  more ...

January 2008

Psalm 61  “Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”

For me it is this one line that seems to encapsulate the essence of the Psalm and give it a truly Divine touch. Where indeed do people run to or rest when there is nothing but trouble and strife all around?   more ...