Read: Ps. 6, 8-10, 14, 16, 19, 21
I wonder if David wrote Psalms 6 when he found out Saul had died and he was waiting on God to know what to do. David has a humble heart and has been broken by his circumstances.
Psalms 8 is a declaration of the excellency of God and the frailty of man. He states that man is made a little lower than the angels, and God has crowned him with glory and honor. Hebrews 2:6 says the same thing about Jesus. Jesus was truly a man like us with the spirit of God in him…like us.
David praises God in Ps. 9 for what he has done for him. Before, David was proclaiming what God will do, but now, he is seeing the fruit of his prayers.
I have to wonder if in Psalms 10, 11,14 David isn’t referring to the reign of Ishbosheth and Abner. He speaks of the pride of those who don’t seek God and think of him. David asks God to remember the humble and reward and protect them. In Chapter 16, David vows that he is standing upon God and he will not be moved. He is glad and hopeful of God’s promises because he knows God is true.
I love Psalms 19! I put it to memory years ago and still quote it to myself often. I got a real revelation of the heavens declaring God’s glory a couple of years ago when I went on a cruise. I woke up early to watch the sun rise over the ocean. When that bright orange orb crested the top of the ocean it made me gasp it was so awe-inspiring. God’s creation is talking to us if we will just watch it and listen with our spirits.
Psalms 21 seems to have come when David felt fully established in his kingdom and is reflecting on all God has done for him. God did the impossible for him and David is so thankful.
Lord, in our climb to the throne, help us to encourage ourselves in you like David did. Thank you for his songs that are strength and life to us.
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