Psalm 113 - Servants of the Lord, Psalm 114 - God's Purpose

 

Psalm 113 – “Servants of the Lord”

 

“Servants of the Lord” includes all of God’s people, for those who have trusted Him surely would want to live for Him.

When we worship, it is always a time to praise the Lord. Make every breath a hymn of worship.

His name should be praised from east to west, all day long, no matter where we are. If you find yourself in a place where you cannot praise the Lord, maybe you do not belong there.

We worship because of who God is and what God does. The better you know God, the more you will worship Him. The more you experience His grace in daily life, the more praise you will bring to Him.

If you have a problem praising the Lord from sunup to sundown, what will you do for all eternity?

 

Psalm 114 – God’s Purpose

 

This beautiful poem celebrates the exodus of Israel from Egypt. The sea, the river, the mountains, and the hills all made way for the people of God as they marched in triumph. Even the rocks became Israel’s servants and gave them water to drink.

God brings us out, takes us through, and leads us over. When you are following Him, no obstacle can keep you from the goal He has set for you, except your sin and unbelief.

When you are in the will of God, all of creation works for you to accomplish God’s purpose. You are God’s sanctuary (I Cor. 6:19-20), let Him have dominion in your life.

 

 

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J. Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.

Dr. David Jeremiah

Psalm 111- Love, Learn, and Live Truth, Psalm 112 - Fear the Lord

 

Psalm 111- Love, Learn, and Live Truth

 

The lower you bow before the Lord, the more He will instruct you. Go right to the source!

Whether it is science or history, you are examining God’s works in the world. His works are great and glorious, revealing His power and wisdom. To see the creation but ignore the Creator is to move into idolatry and sin.

The Word of God and the book of nature do not contradict each other, for the same author wrote them. The theories of scholars, come and go, but God’s Word standards forever.

The search for the truth is not simply an academic endeavor of the mind; it must involve your whole person. If you are willing to do God’s truth, He will teach you (Jon 7:17).

All truth is God’s truth. If you love truth, learn truth, and live truth, the truth will set you free (John 8:31-31).

 

Psalm 112 – Fear The Lord

 

“Blessed is the man who fears the Lord,” “He will not be afraid.” When you fear the Lord, you need not fear anything else. The fear of God is the fear that conquers fear.

This applies to fears about your family, and your finances and even fear of the dark. If you dread making decisions, the Lord will help you. When you fear the Lord, you need not fear bad news because you know He is in control of all things. (Rom. 8:28).

You need not be afraid to give because God will use your gifts and reward you. And do not be alarmed at your enemies, God will take care of them as well.

Isaiah proclaimed “The Lord of hosts…Let Him be your fear, and let Him be your dread.” Isaiah 8:13)

 

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J. Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.

Dr. David Jeremiah

 

 

Psalm 109 - God Deals with our Enemies, Psalm 110 - King and High Priest

 

Psalm 109 – God Deals with our Enemies

 

When people have lied about you, spoken hatefully to you, and rewarded you evil for good, you would benefit from reading this psalm. When your heart is wounded within and there is no way to set the record straight, take it to the Lord an tell Him how you feel.

David asked God to judge the man who lied about him and also to judge the man’s children. He even asks that the man’s ancestors’ sins come up before God in judgment, and that the liar reap what he has sown.

When you feel that way give the Lord the opportunity to heal your wounded heart (Psalm 147:3). No matter how God deals with your enemies, be sure you praise Him. And remember, He is long-suffering with sinners – including us. The best way to get rid of an enemy is to leave him or her with the Lord.

 

Psalm 110 – King and High Priest

 

Read Matt. 22:41-46 and Acts 2:32-36.

Jesus focused on the real issue when He asked, “If Messiah is David’s Son, how can Messiah be David’s Lord?” there is only one answer: Messiah must come as a man through the family of David. Messiah is both eternal God and man, divine and human. He is seated in the place of glory and authority.

This is a picture of victory over Messiah’s enemies. The final victory has not yet been won, but He still rules in the midst of His enemies.

Melchizedek (Genesis 14) and Jesus Christ are the only king-priests God has accepted. As King, Jesus can deal with the circumstances around you; as Priest, He can help with the feelings and weaknesses within you.

A day of wrath is coming when the Lord Jesus will deal with His enemies once and for all (Rev. 19:11-20:15). He will be victorious and His head lifted up in exaltation.

If you know Him as God’s Son and your High Priest, obey Him as your King, and seek to win others before He comes as Judge.

 

Please 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

 

 

Psalm 107- Be Thankful, Psalm 108 - A Steadfast Heart

 

Psalm 107 – Be Thankful

 

How easy it is to take God’s mercy for granted! Ingratitude seems to be natural to the sinful human heart. (Rom. 1:21ff).

Being lost in the wilderness without food or drink would be a frightful experience. God not only saved the Israelites but led them to the safety of the city. Did they take time to thank Him?

The prisoners were in prison because they had rebelled against God’s will, so they deserved to suffer. But when they cried out to God, He heard them and set them free. Did they take time to thank Him?

We move from the prison to the hospital where people were dying because of their foolish way of life. God mercifully healed them. Did they take time to thank Him?

Dangers on the water usually exceed danger on the land, for where can you go for help in the middle of a violent storm. You can only look up, which is what they did, and the Lord rescued them. He calmed the storm, and He brought them to their desired destination (John 6:15-21).

Only God can send the rain that turns the wilderness into a garden, and only God can make the cattle multiply We eat and are full, but do we thank the Lord for giving us food. (Deut. 6:10-13)? Be wise and understand the loving kindness of the Lord.

 

Psalm 108 – A Steadfast Heart

 

A steadfast heart is a singing heart because confidence in God gives you something to sing about. David arose early in the morning to sing to the Lord. Worship is good preparation for warfare.

God heard the voice of David, and then David listened to the voice of God. It was a word of assurance as the king went out to battle: “All nations are mine, and I can do with them as I please.”

God leads us into the battle, helps us capture the enemy’s strongholds, and gives us the victory. It was true for David, and it is true for us today.

 

Please 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

 

 

Psalm 105 -"Here am I, Send Me", Psalm 106 - Consider God's Goodness

 

Psalm 105 – “Here am I, Send Me”

 

When you read the history of Israel, you are encouraged by God’s mighty and marvelous deeds for His needy people. (Rom. 15:4) You want to praise Him, rejoice in Him, seek Him, and tell others about Him.

God bound Himself by an oath to only one nation, Israel. He gave His promise to Abraham and then reaffirmed it to his descendants. The covenant was their assurance that they would inherit the land. God’s new covenant people have the assurance that their future inheritance is secure (Matt. 26:26-29).

God sent Joseph to Egypt to preserve Jacob’s family so they could become a nation. He sent Moses to Egypt to deliver His people. He sent Aaron to assist Moses and serve as high priest for a sinful people. God always has a man or woman ready to send when a job must be done. He wants to hear you say, “here am I, send me.” (Isa. 6:8).

 

Psalm 106 –  Consider God’s Goodness

 

Considering God’s goodness to Israel, you would have expected the nation to submit to Him and serve Him gratefully.  Instead they sinned and had to be disciplined many times.

God delivered Israel from Egypt, but they soon forgot His mercy and ignored His counsel. He gave them manna, and they craved meat. They criticized their leaders. They worshiped a golden idol and would have been destroyed had Moses not interceded for them.

They came to the border of the Promised Land and refused to go in. While wandering in the wilderness, they compromised with the heathen nations. Their stubborn attitude even made Moses sin. Once in the land, they compromised with the wicked nations, and God had to chasten them repeatedly.

Were it not for His covenant, God would have destroyed them. But He forgave them and allowed them to have many new beginnings. Finally He had to disperse them among the Gentiles.

 

Please 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

Psalm 103 - Forgiveness and Renewal, Psalm 104 - God's Creation

 

Psalm 103- Forgiveness and Renewal

 

Forgiveness is like healing when you are sick (1 Pet. 2:24), relief when you are burdened (Lev. 16:20-23), and reconciliation when you have hurt someone. All of this comes because Jesus died for your sins on the cross and you have trusted Him.

God redeemed the nation from bondage and from difficulties they faced on their journey to Canaan. He frees us that He might be our Master and care for us forever. When He crowns us, He transforms slaves into kings (Rom. 5:17).

Man is frail and temporary, but believers enjoy “eternal youth” and spiritual renewal. David compares it to the eagle that looks old but still soars upward with new strength.

We belong to the King who rules over everything. The angels praise Him!

 

Psalm 104 – God’s Creation

 

How easy it is to take for granted the world that God created! We see the blemishes but not the blessings, and we forget what kind of world God gave us.

It is a place of greatness, not the greatness of man, but the greatness of God. Only a great and wise God could make this kind of world.

It is a place of goodness. He provides life, water; food and homes for man and beast and also the birds, and He sees to it that they are cared for. Everything in creation is God’s gift to us to enjoy ( I Tim 6:17).

It is a place of gladness. God rejoices over creation, and we should be “glad in the Lord”. Creation is a window through which we see God, not a mirror in which we see ourselves; and the more we see Him, the happier we should be. Only this will make us good stewards of God’s creation.

 

 

Please 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

 

Psalm 101 - Our Influence, Psalm 102 Look by Faith to the Lord.

 

Psalm 101 – Our Influence

 

“I will” nine times and “shall” six times. David wanted a perfect (blameless) heart, not a perverse (twisted) heart or a proud heart. To be “perfect” before the Lord does not mean to be sinless, it means to be sincere and without pretense. John called it “walking in the light” (I John 1:5-10).

David wanted justice in the land and the city, just as we do today. But civic righteousness must begin in the heart and in the home. We need honest people enforcing just laws, but we also need godly people living holy lives, starting at home.

We must be careful what we look at and listen to and with whom we fellowship. In a world full of illusion, we must avoid lies and must walk in God’s wisdom. Unlike David, we do not have authority to execute judgment on the wicked. But if our hearts and homes are what God wants them to be, our influence will be felt in the city and the nation.

 

Psalm 102 – Look By Faith to the Lord

 

God enjoys endless years, but we endure shortened days, troubled days, days that disappear like smoke, grass, and a shadow. We sit alone like birds in a desert and dying patients in a hospital.

Looking to yourself and your feelings will only make things worse. Look by faith to the Lord. Things will be different when you look from yourself to God.

If you know Jesus Christ by faith, you possess eternal life (I John 5:11-13). So, living in a world of death and decay need not be a threat to you because you will live forever with the Lord. (I Thess. 4:13-18).

As you grow older, you may find yourself resisting change. Loved ones move away to die, your body weakens, the world changes, and it is easy to become bitter and afraid. But God does not change. (Heb 13:508), and He is your guide and Friend to the very end.

The temporary things will change, but the things eternal will last (2 Cor. 4:11-18).

 

Please read the chapter listed so that you can understand God’s Word better.

If you have missed any lessons, you can go to: God Plans For You at https://sherrysouthard.blogspot.com.

J. Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.

Dr. David Jeremiah