MAY 9, 2026 Psalm 132:1-5 Lord, remember David and all his afflictions; how he swore to the Lord, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob: “Surely, I will not go into the chamber of my house, or go up to the comfort of my bed. I will not give sleep to my eyes or […]
MAY 8, 2026 Psalm 131:1 Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor my eyes lofty. Neither do I concern myself with great matters, nor with things too profound for me. As stated in the previous devotion, David was a man who never lost sight of his humble beginnings nor the benefit of remaining humble in […]
MAY 6, 2026 Psalm 131:1 Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor my eyes lofty. Neither do I concern myself with great matters, nor with things too profound for me. As we’ve acknowledged many times discussing psalms, many of them are believed to have been authored by David. During his reign as king, he vanquished […]
MAY 5, 2026 Psalm 130:7-8 O Israel, hope in the Lord; for with the Lord there is mercy, and with Him is abundant redemption. And He shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities. I would suggest that nothing shakes the confidence of a believer more than our own shortcomings. We know that God will do […]
MAY 4, 2026 Psalm 130:5-6 I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His word I do hope. My soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning—yes, more than those who watch for the morning. I’ve never been charged with keeping watch through the night, but I can […]
APRIL 30, 2026 Psalm 129:1-2 Many a time they have afflicted me from my youth; let Israel now say— “Many a time they have afflicted me from my youth; yet they have not prevailed against me.” Among the Psalms of Ascent, this specific composition is regarded as the Psalm of Ascent — why? It describes […]
APRIL 29, 2026 Psalm 128:5-6 The Lord bless you out of Zion, and may you see the good of Jerusalem all the days of your life. Yes, may you see your children’s children. Peace be upon Israel! I have long believed that the city of Jerusalem is where the Garden of Eden was located before […]
APRIL 28, 2026 Psalm 128:1-3 Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in His ways. When you eat the labor of your hands, you shall be happy, and it shall be well with you. Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine in the very heart of your house, your children like olive plants all around your table. According to Scripture, the noblest of pursuits […]
