Psalm 99 - Give God the Honor Due Him, Psalm 100 - Submit to God

 

Psalm 99 – Give God the Honor due Him

 

“He is holy”, and He is high, therefore, give God the honor due Him.

The greatness of God makes the earth shake, and it should make the people tremble. Even the demons tremble when they think of God (James 2:19). It is scary to hear how carelessly many people speak about God or to God. It is even more frightening to see how carelessly people live, as though God will never require an accounting from them.

The Lord is exalted in strength, righteousness, and holiness. One way to exalt Him is by your worship, but you must back that up by a consistent walk. Christ should be magnified in your body so that the lost around you may realize how great He is.

Three great men of prayer are mentioned to encourage you in your praying. They were not perfect, but they heard God’s word, obeyed it, and God answered when they called. The Word of God and prayer must always go together (John 15:7), and so must prayer and obedience (Psalm 66:18).

 

Psalm 100 – Submit to God

 

Thanking the Lord is something we must do with our lives as well as with our lips.

“Enter to worship – depart to serve” should be written clearly above the door to the sanctuary, Too many people serve themselves and not the Lord, and too often we do not serve the Lord with “gladness”. The Lord loves a cheerful servant.

As creatures, we submit to the Creator who made us. As sheep, we submit to the Shepherd who died for us and now leads us in His paths. He not only made us, but He is making us as we yield to Him. (Eph. 2:10). Submission means fulfillment.

As priests, we are privileged to offer spiritual sacrifices to the Lord (I Peter 2:5). They include our songs of praise, good works, and material gifts. Because of whom He is and what He does for us, He is certainly worthy of our joyful thanks.

 

 

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

Dr. David Jeremiah

 

Psalm 97 - The Lord Reigns! Psalm 98 - Praise the Lord!

 

Psalm 97 – The Lord Reigns!

 

You may not see much righteousness and justice in the world today, but that does not mean God has been dethroned. For reasons we do not fully understand, God permits evil men to exploit the earth and its people, but one day He will come in power and glory and set things right.

Israel has played the key part in God’s gracious plan of salvation, witnessing the true God, passing the Bible on to us, and giving us the Savior. The nation has suffered much, but one day her Messiah will come in glory and fulfill the promises made to the patriarchs.

This group includes all of God’s people, sinners declared righteous through faith in Jesus Christ (Rom, 3L21-4:8). They love the Lord and rejoice in the Lord. If you are yielded to the King, you have good reason to be glad, so joyfully tell the world. The Lord reigns!

 

Psalm 98 – Praise the Lord!

 

We should praise the Lord because of His redemption, the revelation of His righteousness, and the remembrance of His mercy. That should keep you busy singing His praises for a long time!

We should praise the Lord with a joyful shout and song. Let voices join in praising the Lord. Not religious entertainment but the joyful expression of praise to God.

Everybody in the world and all the work of nature should praise the Lord. The anticipation of His coming excites creation, and you should be a part of their excitement. Joy to the World, the Lord has come!

 

 

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

Dr. David Jeremiah

 

Psalm 95 - God is Great! Psalm 96 - Sing, Give and Look to the Lord.

 

Psalm 95 – God is Great

 

God invites us to “shout joyfully” and to “kneel before the Lord”. God is great! He is a great Creator and a great King, and we are privileged to be His people.

God is grieved when the opposite of a worshiping heart that pleases the Lord is a hard heart that grieves the Lord. Imagine seeing God’s wonders and not submitting gladly to Him! The unbelieving Jews paid a high price for their sin. They died in the wilderness and never entered the Promised Land.  (Heb 3-4).

Take time to see the greatness of God and to praise Him. Give yourself to worship and praise and you will inherit all that God has planned for you in this life. A hard heart leads to a hard life, so keep your heart tender before God.

 

Psalm 96 – Sing, Give and Look to the Lord.

 

Sing a new song when you have a new experience with Him. Sing a worship song because God is glorious and great. Sing a gospel song because the nations need to hear the good news of salvation. Sing a song of victory and reveal the strength of the Lord. Sing a song of devotion and reveal the beauty of the Lord.

 

Give Him glory with your lips and heart, and give Him offerings with your hands. God does not need your gifts (Acts 17:24-25), but you need to bring your gifts to God. He deserves the best.

 

Look for the Lord. All nature is eagerly waiting for the Lord’s return, for then creation will be set free (Rom 8:18-25). The oppressed people will be vindicated, and sinners will be judged when Jesus Christ comes to reign, God’s people shall reign with Christ and then worship Him perfectly.

 

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

 

Psalm 93 - Three Anchors, Psalm 94 - God Will Teach You

 

 

Psalm 93 – Three Anchors

 

When the floods are rising, lay hold of three anchors that will steady you.

1.    God’s throne. No matter what may come to you today “the Lord reigns”. God is sovereign and everything is under control. His majestic throne is strong, established, and everlasting. His throne is above the floods, but He is with you in your trials and will see you through (Isa, 43:1-2).

2.    God’s testimonies. You can trust the Word of God because it never fails (Josh, 21:45, 23:14). Cling to His testimonies and withstand the floods by faith.

3.    God’s temple. God’s throne was the mercy seat in the Holy of Holies (Ps. 99:11), and there His glory rested. Satan himself cannot dethrone our Lord, and the men who attempt it are attempting vanity. When the storms come and the floods rise, you can experience peace, for “the Lord is in His holy temple. Let all the earth keep silence before Him.” (Heb. 2:20).

 

 

Psalm 94 – God Will Teach You

 

God alone can judge and punish the wicked, but God’s people must stand up and be counted in the battle for truth. It is easier to be a spectator or an advisor than to be a soldier. When you enter the battle against evil, rely on God.

 

God knows all about the enemy. He hears their insolent speech. He sees their wicked deeds, and He will eventually bring them to judgment. The Captain of your salvation will not be caught off guard.

God will teach you what to do. The basic handbook for battle is the Word of God, an God will teach you what you need to know. Gideon was an ordinary farmer when God called him, and yet he became a mighty warrior because he let God teach him. (Judges 6-7). Even though he was hiding from the enemy, God called him a “mighty man of valor.”

God will help you fight. God is for you if you are against what He is against. When you fight, He will help you. If you slip, He will hold you. If you worry, He will comfort you, and if you are attacked, He will defend you.

 

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

Psalm 91 - Dwelling in Him, Psalm 92 - Thank the Lord

 

Psalm 91 – Dwelling in Him

 

God preserves those who abide in Him and love Him. These promises are not for people who run to the Lord only in times of danger but for those who dwell in His presence and make the Holy of Holies their dwelling place.

Snares and pestilences, arrows, plagues stones, and lions and snakes are the dangers we face. We can also give the modern equivalents for these ancient perils that Jewish travelers faced.

The abiding life produces the assuring life, the life without fear; which leads to the abounding life. The life of victory and peace. The safest place in the world is under the shadow of the Almighty.

 

Psalm 92 Thank the Lord

 

It is good to thank the Lord for every day He gives us. As the day begins, we can look ahead by faith and praise Him for His loving kindness. As the day ends, we can look back and praise Him for His faithfulness.

It is good to thank the Lord that we are part of what is eternal. We cannot understand eternity, but we can have eternal life through faith in Christ; and we can live for what is eternal. (I John 2:17) (I Corinthians 15:58).

It is even good to thank the Lord for old age. In old age, those who live for Christ become fresh, flourishing, fruitful, and faithful. Instead of complaining, they are praising the Lord and witnessing Him.

 

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

 

Psalm 89 - God's Faithfulness, Psalm 90 - Life is Short

 

Psalm 89 – God’s Faithfulness

 

God made a covenant with David that he would always have a descendant on his throne and that his line will rule forever. (2 Sam. 7) But Ethan the Ezrahite had a problem. One of the Davidic kings had been defeated in war and had lost his throne. It seemed to Ethan that God had broken His covenant and that God was not faithful to His people.

God’s faithfulness is seen from generation to generation among His people, in creation, among the nations, and toward David and his family. Ethan knew all of this because he knew the Scriptures, but recent events seemed to deny the truthfulness of the covenant and the faithfulness of the Lord.

Ethan’s problem was caused by spiritual shortsightedness. The ultimate fulfillment of the covenant is in Jesus Christ, the son of David (Matt. 1:1), and He will reign forever (Luke 1:26-33). God’s faithfulness does not fail!

When Jeremiah viewed the destruction of Jerusalem, he may have felt as Ethan did when the king was defeated and dethroned. Instead of questioning God’s faithfulness, Jeremiah reaffirmed it. Never judge God’s faithfulness based on what you see or how you feel. His promises do not fail. (2 Cor. 1:18-20)

 

 

Psalm 90 –Life is Short

 

God announced that everybody twenty years old and older would die within the next forty years. No wonder Moses prayed, “So teach us to number our days”.

We number our years, but it is wiser to number our days for we live a day at a time. Life is brief, like the changing of the guard, or taking a nap, or mowing the lawn. In the camp of Israel, a twenty-year-old would not live beyond sixty, and the older people would never make it to eighty. It was a funeral march for forty long years.

In the light of eternity, life is brief-no matter how long you live. You need God’s help to use your days wisely and joyfully. There is real satisfaction in doing God’s will. Revealing God’s glory and growing in God’s beauty. Despite the burdens of life and the brevity of life, life is worth living when you trust the Lord.

 

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

 

 

Psalm 87 - Zion, The City of God, Psalm 88 - Look to God

 

Psalm 87 – Zion, The City of God.

 

That is where the government of the world will one day be. Zechariah 2:10-11 says, “Lo, I come, and I will dwell in the midst of thee, saith the Lord. And many nations shall be joined to the Lord in that day and shall be my people; and I will dwell in the midst of thee, and thou shalt know that the Lord of hosts hath sent me unto thee.”

The joy of the whole earth is mount Zion. When the Lord Jesus Christ is there, the world will come up to Jerusalem, and many nations will be converted. The King of kings will make Zion the capital of the earth.

Some people like to boast about the place of their birth, but the “once-born” do not have the blessing of the “twice-born”. Through faith in Christ, God’s children are enrolled in the heavenly Zion (Luke10:20); and will live with the Father forever.

 

Psalm 88- Look to God

 

Heman felt like a dead man buried in a dark pit. Like a drowning man sinking under cold waves and billows. Like a defiled man watching everybody run away and leave him alone. Most of all, he felt like a doomed man whom God had forsaken.

But Heman did not give up. Instead, he looked by faith to God, the God of wonders, loving-kindness, and faithfulness. He cried out to God and told Him just how he felt. Your feelings may change, but God never changes. You can trust Him even in the dark, even when you seem to be drowning.

God knows how you feel (Heb. 4:14-16) and is working out His purposes for you. The final verses of your story have not been written you, but God knows what they are, so wait for Him. They are worth waiting for!

 

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