Psalm 94:18, “When I thought, ‘My foot slips,’ Your steadfast love, O Lord, held me up” has been proven to me many times over in my life. His consolations have cheered me, and He has been and is the Rock of my refuge. O, that everyone could taste and see the goodness of our Lord! Leave vengeance to Him; He is better equipped to see that it is carried out properly and He knows the hearts of those He condemns in ways we can never. Thank you for being a just Lord, and for the knowledge that we can trust You to bless and to punish properly. I rest in You!
I was struck by Psalm 94:11. “The thoughts of man … are but breath.” NIV translates “breath” as “futile.” The Greek translation of this word means “futile” or “empty.” And it’s quoted as “futile” in 1 Corinthians 3:20.
So I find in a brief word study, the Hebrew word has the idea of breath, vapor, empty, worthless, futile, vain, idol. It’s translated variously according to the context . Job 35:16; Psalm 39:6-7,12; Jeremiah 16:19. So, it means something like, as a breath or vapor is transitory, it lasts but a second or two, there are things in life that are that way – they don’t last long. So it’s meaningless, empty, futile to pour your life into them.
So my take away from Psalm 94:11 is a reminder that God is eternal. I’m like a mere breath. My earthly life will end one day. I’m reminded just how vulnerable we are as humans. I stop breathing, I die. The Lord is the eternal one (Psalm 144:3,4).
Psalm 93 is a like a pep cheer for believers…the Lord reigns! He is everlasting! He is mightier than the waves of the sea! He is trustworthy, sure, firm, faithful, steadfast! What more could a believer desire of his Lord? The author and date of this Psalm are not known, but that is OK, because the message is timeless and all God’s saints should have this same praise on their lips at all times…The Lord Reigns!!
In Psalm 93 I am reminded that God rules. As I look out the window at my yard and see all the green in the trees, plants, and grass. It’s beautiful and calming. I see it all. But what I can’t see with my eyes is the invisible God. This unseen God rules and reigns.
I suppose the sound of rushing rapids in a flood make a loud roar (Psalm 93:3,4), maybe similar to the roar and destruction of a tornado. Yet, God is more powerful than that.
I love the NET of Psalm 93:5 – Psalm 93:5 (NET 2nd ed.)
“The rules you set down are completely reliable. Holiness aptly adorns your house, O LORD, forever.”
Thank you Jesus, for again helping me remember your power, majesty and holiness as you rule and reign in Your creation.
Psalm 92 is the only Psalm designated “For the Sabbath,” and is unique in this. I love the idea of us declaring His steadfast love in the morning and His faithfulness at night. Even though this was “For the Sabbath,” our worship of the Lord should be 24/7, just like we recognized yesterday in Psalm 91. When we look upon the wicked, they may have their day, but they are ultimately doomed to destruction—while the righteous flourish like a healthy tree growing in God’s court. Lord, please allow me to bear fruit in my old age and be able to declare to all that You are my Rock. Keep a song in my mouth and my heart so I may sing for joy everyday at the works of Your hands!
In Psalm 91:14, God is speaking about those who love Him. The word He uses for love is chashaq, which is not just love as emotion, but action. It implies a commitment, a dedication to knowing and trusting God wholeheartedly. A delight in, and a clinging to Him as a way of life. We express our love for God through prayer, worship, obedience, and a commitment to His ways. All the wonderful promises of God’s protection here in Psalm 91 are provided to those who love Him in this way. Do I love Him like this? Do I love Him like this 24/7/365? It is worthwhile to take time daily to examining my heart to see if my love for Him can be described as chashaq…and if I fall short, what shall I do about it? O Lord, please through Your Holy Spirit help me to love You as You desire I should, and make me unsatisfied until I do! Amen.
In Psalm 91 I’m reminded to seek and live in the presence of God (Psalm 91:1-2).
There’s much in Psalm 91 we have to see with New Testament eyes.
Passages like Matthew 10:28 that says we’re to fear God and not just those who can kill the body. Jesus and the New Testament writers told us we would be persecuted.
Ephesians 6:12 says our battle is spiritual, not material.
Matthew 5:10-12; Acts 7:58-60; Acts 16:37; Hebrews 12:4 and 2 Timothy 3:12 indicate we will be persecuted and can suffer bodily pain and even death.
Yes, God is our protector. But if we’re seeking life with Him now, and He’s living in us and we in Him (John 14:20), then we’ll have life with Him forever (John 17:1-3). He is our dwelling place, forever, no matter what kind of suffering and persecution we experience here (John 17:12-26).
So, I am reminded today to seek God. My best life is lived by living in the presence of Jesus as I live in this material world. As Paul said, “for to me to live is Christ. To die is gain.” Philippians 1:21
Psalm 94:18, “When I thought, ‘My foot slips,’ Your steadfast love, O Lord, held me up” has been proven to me many times over in my life. His consolations have cheered me, and He has been and is the Rock of my refuge. O, that everyone could taste and see the goodness of our Lord! Leave vengeance to Him; He is better equipped to see that it is carried out properly and He knows the hearts of those He condemns in ways we can never. Thank you for being a just Lord, and for the knowledge that we can trust You to bless and to punish properly. I rest in You!
I was struck by Psalm 94:11. “The thoughts of man … are but breath.” NIV translates “breath” as “futile.” The Greek translation of this word means “futile” or “empty.” And it’s quoted as “futile” in 1 Corinthians 3:20.
So I find in a brief word study, the Hebrew word has the idea of breath, vapor, empty, worthless, futile, vain, idol. It’s translated variously according to the context . Job 35:16; Psalm 39:6-7,12; Jeremiah 16:19. So, it means something like, as a breath or vapor is transitory, it lasts but a second or two, there are things in life that are that way – they don’t last long. So it’s meaningless, empty, futile to pour your life into them.
So my take away from Psalm 94:11 is a reminder that God is eternal. I’m like a mere breath. My earthly life will end one day. I’m reminded just how vulnerable we are as humans. I stop breathing, I die. The Lord is the eternal one (Psalm 144:3,4).
Psalm 93 is a like a pep cheer for believers…the Lord reigns! He is everlasting! He is mightier than the waves of the sea! He is trustworthy, sure, firm, faithful, steadfast! What more could a believer desire of his Lord? The author and date of this Psalm are not known, but that is OK, because the message is timeless and all God’s saints should have this same praise on their lips at all times…The Lord Reigns!!
In Psalm 93 I am reminded that God rules. As I look out the window at my yard and see all the green in the trees, plants, and grass. It’s beautiful and calming. I see it all. But what I can’t see with my eyes is the invisible God. This unseen God rules and reigns.
I suppose the sound of rushing rapids in a flood make a loud roar (Psalm 93:3,4), maybe similar to the roar and destruction of a tornado. Yet, God is more powerful than that.
I love the NET of Psalm 93:5 – Psalm 93:5 (NET 2nd ed.)
“The rules you set down are completely reliable. Holiness aptly adorns your house, O LORD, forever.”
Thank you Jesus, for again helping me remember your power, majesty and holiness as you rule and reign in Your creation.
Psalm 92 is the only Psalm designated “For the Sabbath,” and is unique in this. I love the idea of us declaring His steadfast love in the morning and His faithfulness at night. Even though this was “For the Sabbath,” our worship of the Lord should be 24/7, just like we recognized yesterday in Psalm 91. When we look upon the wicked, they may have their day, but they are ultimately doomed to destruction—while the righteous flourish like a healthy tree growing in God’s court. Lord, please allow me to bear fruit in my old age and be able to declare to all that You are my Rock. Keep a song in my mouth and my heart so I may sing for joy everyday at the works of Your hands!
In Psalm 91:14, God is speaking about those who love Him. The word He uses for love is chashaq, which is not just love as emotion, but action. It implies a commitment, a dedication to knowing and trusting God wholeheartedly. A delight in, and a clinging to Him as a way of life. We express our love for God through prayer, worship, obedience, and a commitment to His ways. All the wonderful promises of God’s protection here in Psalm 91 are provided to those who love Him in this way. Do I love Him like this? Do I love Him like this 24/7/365? It is worthwhile to take time daily to examining my heart to see if my love for Him can be described as chashaq…and if I fall short, what shall I do about it? O Lord, please through Your Holy Spirit help me to love You as You desire I should, and make me unsatisfied until I do! Amen.
In Psalm 91 I’m reminded to seek and live in the presence of God (Psalm 91:1-2).
There’s much in Psalm 91 we have to see with New Testament eyes.
Passages like Matthew 10:28 that says we’re to fear God and not just those who can kill the body. Jesus and the New Testament writers told us we would be persecuted.
Ephesians 6:12 says our battle is spiritual, not material.
Matthew 5:10-12; Acts 7:58-60; Acts 16:37; Hebrews 12:4 and 2 Timothy 3:12 indicate we will be persecuted and can suffer bodily pain and even death.
Yes, God is our protector. But if we’re seeking life with Him now, and He’s living in us and we in Him (John 14:20), then we’ll have life with Him forever (John 17:1-3). He is our dwelling place, forever, no matter what kind of suffering and persecution we experience here (John 17:12-26).
So, I am reminded today to seek God. My best life is lived by living in the presence of Jesus as I live in this material world. As Paul said, “for to me to live is Christ. To die is gain.” Philippians 1:21