Tag: God

Save me, O God, by Your name; vindicate me by Your might. Psalm 54:1 The names of God are very important to Him because they reflect and illuminate His character and nature. God loves to show His people who He is by loving and rescuing them. His every act is filled with love for His…

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. Psalm 51:17 In this passage, the Psalmist David gives us a pathway back to God after we have broken our relationship with Him. In these days, we do not offer a sacrifice to God by killing…

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 How many times have you appreciated a clean environment or clean laundry? God loves a clean heart so much more because His heart is pure and without ulterior motives. When our heart is not clean, this relationship is…

Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me. Psalm 50:15 Surely as darkness and trouble continues to descend upon society and upon us, some people will call upon their gods or idols to help them. In this verse, God gives us an invitation to call upon…

The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Psalm 46:7 This verse reveals the magnificent and unfailing love of our God. Jacob’s name means the deceiver. He was a liar and manipulator until God shook up his world. Yet, God was still with him and forgave him. He made the…

Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth gives way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. Psalm 46:2 How and where did the Psalmist get saturated with so much faith and confidence? One of the reasons is that…

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 We don’t like to admit it, but we make many things our refuge and strength over God. As a matter of fact, God is most often our final and most desperate choice. This is because of our intense desire to make our…

Rise up and help us; redeem us because of Your unfailing love. Psalm 44:26 Have you ever been bound by fear and anxiety and badly wanted someone to help you? This is the condition of the author of this verse. The Psalmist is saying, in an ancient way, don’t just stand there, do something! In…

I do not trust in my bow; my sword does not bring me victory; but You give us victory over our enemies. Psalm 44:6-7a Armies over the centuries have trusted in the sword and bow to conquer and rule. The Lord does not need these weapons. Our God knows that the heart of a man…

Vindicate me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation; rescue me from deceitful and wicked men. Psalm 43:1 Boldness with God is the key concept of this verse. Even when we feel very weak and oppressed, we can be very bold in approaching God to rescue us. This is because of His…