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Do Valiantly?

Do Valiantly?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know with God we shall do valiantly. In Jesus’ name, amen.

David wrote Psalm 108. He knew God gave the decedents of Abraham the Promised Land after wandering in the desert. David appeals to god to help him against his opponents. The notes in the English Standard Version explains that in Psalm 60 there is a “campaign” that lead to Edom. In verse Psalm 108:10 Edom is a foe of God’s people.

By the end of Psalm 108:7-13 (ESV) we see that David is confident that with God it will be possible to tread down the foes.

“God has promised in his holiness:
‘‘With exultation I will divide up Shechem
and portion out the Valley of Succoth.
Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine;
Ephraim is my helmet,
Judah my scepter.
Moab is my washbasin;
upon Edom I cast my shoe;
over Philistia I shout in triumph.’

Who will bring me to the fortified city?
Who will lead me to Edom?
Have you not rejected us, O God?
You do not go out, O God, with our armies.
Oh grant us help against the foe,
for vain is the salvation of man!
With God we shall do valiantly;
it is he who will tread down our foes.”

Even if the odds seem stacked against victory, God is still in control. By the end of Psalm 108, David seems sure his foes would be defeated. Are you confident that God can fight and win your battles? Pray. Even if there are setbacks, God ultimately “will tread down our foes.”

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The Earth be Filled with Your Glory?

The Earth be Filled with Your Glory?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who pray like the psalmist, David, “May the whole earth be filled with your glory.” In Jesus’ name, amen.

Psalm 72 is David’s prayer to God.

He concludes his prayer in the last verses of Psalm 72:17-20 (ESV):

“May his name endure forever,
his fame continue as long as the sun!
May people be blessed in him,
all nations call him blessed!

Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel,
who alone does wondrous things.
Blessed be his glorious name forever;
may the whole earth be filled with his glory!
Amen and Amen!

The prayers of David, the son of Jesse, are ended.”

Can this last part of David’s prayer be an example for us today? David humbles himself. His prayer points others to God. God is the focus. Praise him. Now.

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Unshakable Confidence?

Unshakable Confidence?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know God alone is their rock and salvation. In Jesus’ name, amen.

God alone. The psalmist acknowledges he is waiting on God. His soul is not waiting for just any god. He is waiting for God who provides salvation.

Psalm 62:1-2 (ESV) emphases David’s unshakeable confidence.

“For God alone my soul waits in silence;
from him comes my salvation.
He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.”

Are you confident that you will not be shaken? Do you know God is your rock and your salvation? If not, go to

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Bloodguiltiness?

Bloodguiltiness?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who ask God to take away their guilt. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Some people have guilt feelings about their past. David had committed adultery, murder, and cover-up. It was not until Nathan confronted David that David became guilt ridden.

Psalm 51:14-15 (ESV) is evidence of his confidence that God would deliver him.

“Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God,
O God of my salvation,
and my tongue will sing aloud of your righteousness.
O Lord, open my lips,
and my mouth will declare your praise.”

God will be faithful to forgive sin when it is confessed.

God can remove the guilt associated with sin.

The forgiveness in David’s life led to praise. If it is appropriate, allow the freedom from guilt to give opportunity to praise.

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Create a Clean Heart?

Create a Clean Heart?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who ask God to create in them a clean heart. In Jesus’ name, amen.

David had an affair with Bathsheba, ordered the murder of her husband, Uriah the Hittite, and found himself confronted by Nathan the prophet.

David cries out to God, and in Psalm 51:10-13 (ESV) David first asks for his heart and spirit to be made right before God. He goes on to share he will teach others (i.e. transgressors) God’s ways.

“Create in me a clean heart, O God,
and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from your presence,
and take not your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of your salvation,
and uphold me with a willing spirit.

Then I will teach transgressors your ways,
and sinners will return to you.”

This passage is a lesson in confession and hope. Dave turns his egregious sin into an opportunity to testify to God’s willingness to forgive.

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Abundant Mercy?

Abundant Mercy?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who need abundant mercy. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Psalm 51 was written by David after he had an affair with Bathsheba, ordered her husband, Uriah the Hittite, murdered, and was confronted by Nathan the prophet. David was convicted by his sin.

Psalm 51:1-3 (ESV) gives us a glimpse into the mind of a man pleading for mercy from Holy God;

“Have mercy on me, O God,
according to your steadfast love;
according to your abundant mercy
blot out my transgressions.
Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,
and cleanse me from my sin!

For I know my transgressions,
and my sin is ever before me.”

Ever feel the need for mercy? Draw near to God, confess the sin, and experience his abundant mercy. 

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