Face to face with God – Psalm 27 (3)
In the previous post (Psalm 27:1-6) we noticed that David is completely focused on the Lord – which is amazing as he is actually surrounded by enemies! He has pressed…
Psalms
Where Are You Sitting? – Psalm 27 (2)
David begins Psalm 27 by making some clear declarations about who God is – and then he bases his own stance on these declarations. He deliberately aligns his thinking, his…
I Will Not Fear – Psalm 27 (1)
Life certainly has its ups and downs. But there are times when the “downs” become a bit of a struggle. The book of Psalms records songs and prayers that come…
Psalm 32 (2) – Knowing what to do
“What does God want me to do?” I know I’ve prayed this and I’m sure you have too. There are times when God answers and shows us clearly the path…
Psalm 32 (1) – You are forgiven!
I’m sure you, like me, are all too familiar with the guilt we feel when we sin. That sense of unworthiness and shame that comes when we do something wrong.…
Psalm 23 (6) – Living every day with God
Do you realize how relevant Psalm 23 is to our everyday lives? The more time I’ve spent in this short psalm, the more I’ve realized how all-encompassing it actually is…
Psalm 23 (5) – A King, a Banquet and a Battle
Today, shepherds (and farmers in general) are regarded as essential, with responsibilities that far exceed simply looking after animals. However, in ancient times, shepherding was very common. It was not…
Psalm 23 (4) – Comfort in the Dark
Psalm 23 is very well-known psalm, but it certainly packs a punch! This is the fourth study on this amazing psalm. Verse 4 is a particularly powerful verse. We began…
Psalm 23 (3) – The Shepherd is with me
Today we’re going to look at one of the most powerful verses of Psalm 23 – verse 4. It’s powerful because it counteracts one of the biggest lies we hear,…
Psalm 23 (2) – Finding ‘Elim’
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. Psalm…