The Lord is exalted above all the nations, his glory above the heavens. Who is like the Lord our God— the one enthroned on high… (Psalm 113:4-5) I praise and thank the Lord because there is no one like Him. It may seem as if these verses are telling us...
Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever. Light shines in the darkness for the upright. He is gracious, compassionate, and righteous. Good will come to the one who lends generously and conducts his business fairly. (Psalm 112:3-5) I praise and thank the Lord because His...
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his instructions[a] have good insight. His praise endures forever. (Psalm 111:10) I praise and thank the Lord because His works are great. There are people who have great knowledge but lack wisdom in using it because they...
This is the declaration of the Lord to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool.” (Psalm 110:1) I praise and thank the Lord because He has sworn an oath to protect. Are you weary from fighting your own battles? Who are your enemies?...
But you, Lord, my Lord, deal kindly with me for your name’s sake; because your faithful love is good, rescue me. (Psalm 109:21) I praise and thank the Lord because He cares for the needy ones. God is our champion! Remember when the Philistines sent Goliath to fight the champion...
Moab is my washbasin; I throw my sandal on Edom. I shout in triumph over Philistia.” (Psalm 108:9) I praise and thank the Lord because He is faithful. What is the significance of God throwing His shoe? In the Middle East, throwing your shoe at someone is considered a sign...
Let the redeemed of the Lord proclaim that he has redeemed them from the power of the foe. (Psalm 107:2) I praise and thank the Lord because He enjoys hearing the voices of the redeemed. Why is it important that the redeemed give praise and thanks to the Lord? The...
In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did whatever seemed right to him. (Judges 21:25) “Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” How often that has been true in the book of Judges! And yet, after the wife snatching we read about in this final...
Then the tribes of Israel sent men throughout the tribe of Benjamin, saying, “What is this evil act that has happened among you? Hand over the wicked men in Gibeah so we can put them to death and purge evil from Israel.” But the Benjaminites would not listen to their...
…although there’s straw and feed for the donkeys, and I have bread and wine for me, my concubine, and the servant with us. There is nothing we lack.” “Welcome!” said the old man. “I’ll take care of everything you need. Only don’t spend the night in the square.” (Judges 19:19-20) ...