Psalm
85 – New Beginnings
When
the refugees got back to the land, life was difficult, and they were ready to
give up. God had forgiven their sins, but that did not make life a paradise.
They wanted new life from God so they could rejoice in Him. New beginnings
should lead to experiences in new life.
“It
is no use praying for the old days; stand where you are and make the present better
than any past has been. Base all your relationship to God and go forward, and
presently you will find that what is emerging is better than the past ever
was.” Oswald Chambers.
God
forgives us that we might fear and serve Him (Psalm 130:4) You must hear and
obey His word and trust Him to send the needed increase. Mercy and truth met in
His passion when Jesus died for the sin of the world. Righteousness and peace
meet in His person. King of righteousness and King of peace. (Heb. 7:1-3)
God’s
chastening is for our good, and He is with us when it is needed. He will help
us make a fresh new start for His glory.
Psalm
86 – Strengthen My Hand
David
was in trouble again. As he always did, he turned to the Lord for help, and he
presented some reasons why God should answer him. God was his God, and he was
God’s servant. God was merciful, and he needed mercy. He wanted God alone to be
glorified in the victory. God is good and great and ready to help.
A
divided heart leads only to instability (James 1:5-8), because you cannot serve
two masters (Matt. 6:22-24). With a single heart, fear the Lord, learn from the
Lord, obey the Lord, and praise His name.
David’s
strength and experience were inadequate to face the foe; he needed the strength
of the Lord. David knew God. The better you know God, the better you can
approach Him with your needs.
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read the chapter listed so that you can understand God’s Word better.
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J.
Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.
Dr.
David Jeremiah
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