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In Psalms, chapter twenty-seven, verse thirteen, trusting in God and being confident in His love and goodness are indispensable for persevering in faith. As believers, we may experience severe tests, yet nothing can bring us to despair and defeat as long as we keep our eyes on God in faith and hope. Amid the darkness, […]

In Psalms, chapter twenty-seven, verse four, as in Psalms twenty-six, the psalmist seeks the presence of God. It is the one thing he mostly treasured in his life, and he prays for it with singleness of purpose. God Himself calls all of us to the same purpose. “Seek ye my face,” as in verse eight.

In Psalms, chapter twenty-six, verse eight, the psalmist’s happiness does not come from associating with the world, as in verses four to five and verses nine through ten, but from being in the “house” and “congregation” of the Lord, as in verse twelve, where God’s presence and power manifest among His people, where God’s glory

In Psalms, chapter twenty-five, verse fourteen, personal knowledge of God and intimate fellowship with Him are for those who fear Him and turn away from evil. What does this mean? Proverbs three, verses five through seven, answers. “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy

In Psalms, chapter twenty-five, verse twelve, the central part of the theme of this psalm is how God, by His wisdom, guides the faithful believer. The following truth is God has a plan for every believer. He had one for Adam in Genesis one, verse twenty-eight, and chapter two, verses eighteen through twenty-five. There was

In Psalms, chapter twenty-five, verse four, like Moses in Exodus thirty-three, verse thirteen, the psalmist longed intensely to know God’s ways. Believers can be familiar with something about God’s acts, such as salvation and miracles, like Psalms hundred and three, verse seven, but never really know God personally, intimately, or understand His ways, such as

In Psalms, chapter twenty-four, verses seven through ten, these verses are Messianic. The King of Glory is the Lord Jesus, as in John one, verse fourteen, “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and

In Psalms, chapter twenty-four, verse five, those who receive “the blessing from the Lord” are those who “seek Him,” as in verse six, with “clean hands and a pure heart,” as in verse four. We should remind ourselves of this every time we call on God in prayer, worship Him in His house, or seek

In Psalms, chapter twenty-four, verse four, David emphasizes that those who want to worship and serve God and receive His blessing must pursue a pure heart and a righteous life. “Clean hands” are hands-free from external acts of sin, as in Isaiah one, verse fifteen, chapter thirty-three, verse fifteen, and First Timothy two, verse eight.

In Psalms, chapter twenty-three, verse six, “Mercy” means God’s faithful love and kindness. With the Shepherd accompanying me through life’s pilgrimage, I will receive constant grace, generosity, help, and support. No matter what happens, I can trust the Good Shepherd to work in all things together for my good, as in Romans eight, verse twenty-eight,