Prayer is at the heart of the Psalms. David cares so much to hear what God has to say to him, but he also responds and speaks to God, recognizing the reality that God will actually hear him. This whole Psalm has the theme of calling upon the Lord. David reaches out to God, knowing … Continue reading Prayer and Confidence: Insights from Psalm 4
Overcoming Struggles: Lessons from Psalm 3
Have you ever had a really bad day? Well, David, in this Psalm, is in the midst of one of the worst possible days that he could have ever experienced. The Psalm of David, the transcription at the beginning, says that when he fled from Absalom, his son, Absalom was David's third son, and he … Continue reading Overcoming Struggles: Lessons from Psalm 3
God’s Sovereignty Amidst Chaos: Insights from Psalm 2
Why do the nations rage? This Psalm is God's response to troubling and troubled times. Theologian A.W. Pink said, Nothing in all the vast universe can come to pass otherwise than God has eternally purposed. Here is a foundation of faith. Here is a resting place for the intellect. Here is an anchor for the … Continue reading God’s Sovereignty Amidst Chaos: Insights from Psalm 2
Called to Words 