Ps. 105

Joseph’s life closely paralleled the life of Christ; rejected by his brothers, falsely accused, misunderstood and mistreated. Yet he became a great deliverer for his people and interceded on their behalf before Pharoah.

You may not understand the hardships in your journey. Like Christ and Joseph, commit your way to God and hold on for the ride. Trust Him. He can accomplish great things for His Kingdom through YOU.

Ps. 104

No wonder Israel doesn’t fear Iran. God can defend her, despite the bankrupt spiritual condition of most contemporary Jews. God can neutralize the armies of nations and aggressive leaders easily. ” Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.” [Ps. 33:12]

In the Old Testament it was horses and chariots. Now, it’s tanks and missiles. It makes no difference to the Lord . He still rules it all.

Ps. 104

Without breath, you can’t live. It’s the vital element common to every living person. It’s possibly one of God’s greatest gifts, yet so often taken for granted.

If you can stop and appreciate yours, use a few of them to praise and thank the Lord and acknowledge this essential and marvelous gift.

Ps. 103

“Forget NOT all His benefits.”

God has been SO GOOD to us. Im sure He doesn’t mind us specifically showing our gratitude for all He’s done. It’s actually a revelation when we become more aware of how blessed we are.

One of the greatest blessings is the wonderful family members we have in our natural family AND the Body of Christ. Take time to express your appreciation to them.

Ps. 101

God wants us to have a blameless walk. Is it possible? Yes. It can’t be done with sheer determination alone. We MUST have God’s help … which is His GRACE.

To me, this verse is the best description of His grace … “For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure” [Phil. 2:13]

Ps. 98

“Come before His presence with singing.” He could have said, “Bring gold,” or ” Enter My gates with a handstand.” But no .. He loves singing and instruments.

Music is important for corporate worship but should also be considered for private devotions. Try singing the Psalms. They were meant for it. Sing your own spontaneous melody to the Lord. He loves it and wants it.

Ps.  94

If you think God isn’t aware of ALL of your activities, you are deceived. His oversight has “saved my bacon” many a time.

He created the ear and He created the eye. It seems the older I get, these two body items start to fail … and yet they are more sensitive than ever to hear and see what is TRULY happening. It’s the wisdom of old age. It helps me pray more effectively.

Ps. 91

The Vietnam War was raging, and I was a new Army draftee heading off to train for war. Patty was my girlfriend at the time. We both committed to memorize Psalm 91 together to be reminded of God’s ability to protect me from harm.

We did … and HE DID protect me. Instead of Vietnam, I received orders for the Panama Canal Zone. I immediately married her and took her to Panama with me. Julie was born there. I was discharged without a scratch.

Everyone should memorize Ps. 91.

Ps. 92

“It’s is a GOOD THING to give thanks unto the Lord” … AND to others.

Nobody likes an ungrateful person. They think everything is owed to them. Not true! What they have was paid for by someone else.

We take for granted the amazing fresh air we breathe. I’m in northern Minnesota right now, and Canada has sent some smoky air from forest fires our way. Lord, we can’t wait for the clean, refreshing woodland air we’ve had all week.

Thank you, Jesus!

Ps. 90

Moses declared that God was the habitation of His people.

What does it mean to be “in God, in Christ?” It’s living in His Word everyday, it’s being constantly protected by His angels, it’s having the benefit of His Holy Spirit guiding our steps or recovering us when we go astray, it’s enjoying divine health, it’s having Him provide for our needs, or breaking sin’s hold on us. The benefits are limitless.

Who wouldn’t want all that?