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“Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of Joy!” (Psalm 126:5) Here is a psalm of great promise. This present world is a world of tears but the world to come is a world of joy. Life is not easy; we know that. We live here as strangers…

“As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people, from this time forth and forevermore.” (Psalm 125:2) I love singing these words in song during worship at my church. What a comforting thought to be surrounded by God. To get to me, evil has to go through Christ…

“If it had not been the Lord who was on our side—let Israel now say—“ (Psalm 124:1) Growing up we played lots of pickup ball games. One of the most important things involved in that process was picking sides. Depending on the sport if you were a captain you wanted…

“To you, I lift up my eyes, O you who are enthroned in the heavens!” (Psalm 123:1) What is the psalmist saying in this brief statement? He is describing the correct attitude for mankind to view God. Like a servant to master or child to parent so humans should see…

“To you, I lift up my eyes, O you who are enthroned in the heavens!” (Psalm 123:1) What is the psalmist saying in this brief statement? He is describing the correct attitude for mankind to view God. Like a servant to master or child to parent so humans should see…

“I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord.’” (Psalm 122:1) When you wake up Sunday morning, does this verse express your feelings? Would you rather go to the beach or lake or maybe the golf course. Maybe you’ve had a tough…

“Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.” (Psalm 121:4) This psalm begins with the well-known verse, “I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?” We know the answer, “My help comes from the Lord.” Isn’t it wonderful to know that the…

“Deliver me, O Lord, from lying lips, from a deceitful tongue.” (Psalm 120:2) There are two ways to look at this verse. One is to think that the writer is the victim of lies and liars. The other is to think that the writer is the one who needs help…

“How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandment.” (Psalm 119:9-10) Psalm 119 is the psalm made from the Hebrew alphabet. These two verses are from the second letter…

“Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever.” (Psalm 118:1) The same sentiment isn’t it. This is the last of the Hallel psalms, and like the previous one, it ends as it begins. Thank God. Why? Because His love endures forever. He…