Today’s Verse: Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies. ~Psalm 40:4 Psalm 40 was written during the time David was in the wilderness of Judaea trying to avoid being caught by King Saul. David had seasons when his faith was strong and other times when his faith would waiver. He embodied what we go through: sometimes we are strong, and other times, we feel weak. It could be that David wrote this psalm afte

Today’s Verse: I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. ~Psalm 104:33 As we celebrate Thanksgiving, our thoughts go back to the very first Thanksgiving of the pilgrim settlers who came to America. They came to America with the dream of a life without the tyranny of government interference with their worship of God. They came with the idea of one nation under God. They had to endure the harshness of the ocean journey and

Today’s Verse: When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. ~Psalm 126:1-2 Psalm 126 is a post-captivity psalm. It was written after the Jews' captivity under Babylon was over. For seventy years, the Jews that had been taken to Babylon lived under the rule of and under tribute to the Babylonians. A

Today’s Verse: …He leadeth me beside the still waters. ~Psalm 23:2b Do you ever go hiking? If so, do you have a place that you enjoy hiking to that has a hidden water source? A place where water flows into from the melting snow of winter and provides a cool, refreshing spot to cool your feet, wash your hands, and to park and rest? David was a man very well acquainted with the rugged wilderness of Judea. As a shepherd he had water sources he would lead his sheep to so that the

Today’s Verse: The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. ~Psalm 37:23 I have a watch that was given to me by my son. It has an activity monitor that keeps track of the steps that I make every day. It tells me when I have achieved a certain number of steps and congratulates me when I hit or exceed a target number that is good for me. Whether walking or running, my progress is measured in steps. Today is the birthday of my oldest daughter. T

Today’s Verse: From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord's name is to be praised. ~Psalm 113:3 Every morning is a new day! For some a new day means doing the same routine. For others, a new day means new surprises and new adventures. For all who call themselves Christians, a new day represents praising the Lord! We praise the Lord by giving acknowledgement to His holy and wonderful name. The name of the Lord describes Him in attribute and person. Th

Today’s Verse: Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord,that delighteth greatly in his commandments. ~Psalm 112:1 This morning we want to consider a Psalm that should inspire every Christian man. It is a Psalm that describes for us the benefit of being a man who fears God. Our society in which we live in frowns upon men who fear God and seek to honor Him. My desire is that every man who reads this devotion decides to make this his life vision and goal. We

Today’s Verse: When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me. ~Psalm 142:3 The inscription for Psalm 142 tells us that it is a Maschil of David; a Prayer when he was in the cave. This psalm was written either when he was in the cave of Adullam or in one of the caves of Engedi. This is a teaching psalm. It is a lesson of the fact that every Christian will have a cave experience in their li

Today’s Verse: I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me. ~Psalm 119:93 How’s your memory? Are you at a place in life where you have forgotten more than you care to forget? A woman in her 50s was driving with a friend. She went through a red light. The friend didn't say anything. But then she went through another one. The friend said, "Do you realize you just went through two red lights?" "Oh," she said, "was I driving?" The psalmist boldly procla

Today’s Verse: In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul. ~Psalm 94:19 Our devotion this morning takes us into the study of a believer going through a very difficult time in his life. How we perceive our problems is a reflection of how we perceive God. How we face our problems is a reflection of how we come to God. If we are not careful, how we think about our tough situations can wind up becoming oppressive and defeating. This morning we want to

Today’s Verse: The Lord reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the Lord is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved. ~Psalm 93:1 The idiom “a picture is worth a thousand words” means that a complex idea is conveyed through a single image. Psalm 93 is a psalm that conveys a powerful message for us regarding the sovereignty and greatness of God. In the midst of a godless culture, civil unrest, and a tumultuous

Today’s Verse: I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts. ~Psalm 119:141 Psalm 119 is affectionately known as the Word of God Psalm. Every verse makes reference to God’s Word. Words such as testimonies, precepts, words, statutes, law, and commandments all give preeminence regarding God’s Word. In this psalm God’s Word is the salve for our hurt, the solution for our troubles, and the standard for our lives. This morning we want to be encouraged that when we fee

Today’s Verse: He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. ~Psalm 91:1 Sometimes people refer to their favorite vacation spot as their secret getaway. By this they are referring to a location where they have rest, enjoy themselves immensely, and go to often. It is a place that is special to them and they think of returning to it over and over again. This morning we are exhorted to dwell and live in the secret place of th

Today’s Verse: The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away. ~Psalm 90:10 A big-time sports fan was watching a football game with his grandchildren. He had just turned seventy-five and was feeling a little wistful. “You know,” he said to his grandson, Nick, “It’s not easy getting old. I guess I’m in the fourth quarter now.” “Don’t worry

Today’s Verse: The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. ~Psalm 126:3 One of my favorite hymns of worship is “To God be the Glory.” It starts off with the lyrics, “To God be the glory, great things He hath done.” The inspiration for the first stanza may have come from Psalm 126:3. Psalm 126 is a psalm that was written after the Babylonian captivity was over. The Jews had been in captivity for seventy years. Those who started the return back to Jerusalem cou

Today’s Verse: I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies. I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments. ~Psalm 119:59-60 The psalmist was going through a tough time. He said in verse 61, "The bands of the wicked have robbed me." He was referring to a recent situation when he was outnumbered and taken by surprise. It could have been an occurrence while he was traveling alone through a mountainous area where robbers hid out and took advantage of tr

Today’s Verse: Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy word. ~Psalm 119:9 Mr. Clean® is the protected brand name for popular and best-selling housecleaning products. The name is associated with cleaning and dirt removal. We will see this morning how every Christian can attain a status of true cleanliness in his life. We will see how every Christian can tackle the ongoing difficulty that he has with his sin nature. Let us see how

Today’s Verse: He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. ~Psalm 126:6 The word precious means something that is very special and of inestimable worth to us. We have been considering things that are precious. We have considered how Jesus is precious. We have seen the precious things of Heaven. This morning, we are reflecting on another commodity that is precious. We are reflecting on the pr

Today’s Verse: Yea, they turned back and tempted God, and limited the Holy One of Israel. ~Psalm 78:41 What we believe and how we behave have a direct effect on how much God is able to work in our life. A man named Henry Varley made a statement that changed the life and ministry of Evangelist Dwight Moody. He said, “The world has yet to see what God can do through one man wholly committed to Him.” By this, Varley was telling Moody that the only thing holding God back from doi

Today’s Verse: Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah. ~Psalm 32:7 A storm can be a very frightening event to be in. Howling winds, torrential rain, and terrible weather conditions can make us very nervous and watchful. David was going through a storm in his life. However, it was a spiritual storm where the wind of God’s voice was blowing into his soul and the raindrops of God’s mercies were