The Psalmist had no idea who LG, Samsung, or RCA was. He did have a visual code of ethics that said, “I will not even look at anything shameful. I hate all wrongdoing. I want no part of it!”  [101:3]

Now how did he know about TV?

It seems that much of what the TV producers broadcast falls into this category. It makes it a challenge for Christians to be able to enjoy some downtime watching the idiot box.

Would Jesus sit here and watch this?

READ/HEAR: Ps. 99-101

The political wranglings going on in Washington these days are exhausting. What’s true? Where have our traditional values gone? Who’s right? Is this all we’ve got to look forward to for the foreseeable future? STOP IT!

There IS a God in heaven Who will judge it all. He doesn’t always pay on Fridays, but He ALWAYS PAYS! God knows what’s really happening, and He will set everything straight. This is the hope we have for our futures, for our children. The only safe political posture to take is, “God is in control.”

Each of us needs to keep our personal integrity and do what’s right. It will all boil down to that anyway. The words to a popular gospel song read:

The Psalmist declared that the righteous, those in right standing with God through Christ Jesus, would still be productive even when they are old. That makes me think of my parents.

David is 94 and Mildred is 91. I talk to them nearly every day. They are still so pleasant and fun talk to. They really minister to people. God brings the Hospice staff to their home multiple times a week. Dad will sing to each person while mom plays the piano or organ. The hospice chaplain, a young minister, asks dad theological questions. They have members of the family who respect their walk with the Lord visiting them for comfort and counsel. Old friends and church acquaintances call or visit to fellowship about the Lord. They still have a meaningful ministry.

I think of the hymn, “Trust and Obey:”

When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word,
What a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good will, He abides with us still, (even in old age)
And with all who will trust and obey.

READ/HEAR: Ps. 91-95

Steve Jobs, by all estimation, led one of the most productive lives of any human being ever. His genius brought to us the Apple line of computers and iphones. Yet, in his final days, his body destroyed by cancer, he expressed great regret that he had not spent more time investing in and receiving from the ones he loved. To the best of my knowledge, he never professed any relationship with God.

Moses declared, “Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.” [Ps. 90:14]

As I enter the twilight years of my life, I have assessed that all of life boils down to these things; Your relationship with God and who do you love and who loves you. Everything else pales in comparison. Praise the Lord, I enjoy His love through Christ Jesus, and I enjoy a wonderful family.

Assignment: assess how much time you have left and focus on God and your loved ones. Then, share this message with everyone you can.

READ/HEAR: Ps. 90

The Psalmist had this cry upon his heart … revive us, Lord. He counted on the Lord to hear those who fear Him.

The needed revival in America is not dependent upon the politicians, nor the media, nor the education system. It depends solely on “Those that fear the Lord.”

“If MY PEOPLE, who are called by My Name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.  [2 Chron. 7:14]

God’s people need to REFUSE to give up our nation to anyone or anything apart from the control of the Lord Jesus Christ.

READ/HEAR: Ps. 85-89

God’s plan is for the perpetuation of His Kingdom through families. His enemy’s plan is to destroy Godly seed. [Gen. 3:15]

God wants parents to train up their children in His Ways and present the Gospel through their testimony and the culture of their home. In this way, a Godly culture in the home is perpetuated and descendants reap the benefits of obedience to the Lord’s commands.

When Godliness travels through the generations, there is an accumulation of Holy Spirit inertia that compounds the ministry potential of children. [2 Tim. 1:5]

READ/HEAR: Ps. 79-84

God holds parents responsible to teach their children about Him and His ways. In fact, He actually commands them to.

The home is, or should be, the most trusted environment a child will have. There a child should experience the Godly concepts of fatherhood, love, nurture, security, provision, order, cleanliness, health etc. In this setting, God wants parents to tell the Bible stories of accounts of His greatness and ability so children can begin trusting Him themselves.

Patterns of behavior are established in the home long before a child goes to school. Parents have the option of placing their children in private Christian schools that reflect and augment the prevailing values of the home.  A private Christian education is one of the wisest investments a parent can make. Often, grandparents who understand the value of such an education assist in the financial resources needed to pay tuition to such institutions. Again, a very wise investment.

READ/HEAR: Ps. 76-78

The Psalmist said, “Sing for joy!”

I’m sure he didn’t necessarily mean start singing and you will instantly receive joy … or did he?

Christians should do more singing. Sadly, most churches have a worship team who does most of the singing for us. We read lyrics on a screen because we never sing a song enough times to learn it (like we used to).  We listen to Christian radio who once again sings FOR us.

What is the answer?

May I suggest opening up your Bible to the Psalms and begin making up your own melody. That’s right, sing the Psalms.  I guarantee, joy will follow.

READ/HEAR: Ps. 79-83

We have the benefit of reading the account of the Israelites and their journey through the desert. They made many mistakes, and suffered because of them. One of their biggest mistakes was to doubt the ability of God to provide for them. We make that same mistake. We bind God’s hands by doubting His ability to give us victory in the challenges of this life. We release Him through our faith.

Reading through the Bible gives us a chance to understand what God can do. We learn about His provisions and His peeves. We find His Son, Christ Jesus, Who wants to be our Shepherd and guide us through this life.

Jesus said, “Apart from Me you can do nothing.”  [Jn. 15:5b]

READ/HEAR:  Ps. 76-78

I was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in 2012. I am still here and have a good quality of life.  MM is a cancer of the plasma cells in my blood. It isn’t contagious. It takes $20K a month to treat it. (That’s right … twenty thousand dollars) I am grateful to Anthem, Aetna, Medicare, and others who have been paying the bill.

Jesus, however, is my main sustainer. His blood is perfect. It cleansed my sin. When I take communion, I always pray, “Lord, I want YOUR blood flowing through me rather than mine.”

The Psalmist said, “ He (The Messiah) will deliver the needy who cry out … He will take pity on the weak and the needy and save the needy from death … for precious is their blood in His sight.” [Ps. 72:12-14]

Wow! I’ve never seen that promise before. I take it. I receive it. The Lord is watching over my blood.

Thank You, Jesus!

READ/HEAR: Ps. 72-75