O God, why have You cast us off forever? Why does Your anger smoke against the sheep of Your pasture? Remember Your congregation, which You have purchased of old, the tribe of Your inheritance, which You have redeemed. (Psalm 74:1-2) In the previous psalm, Asaph...

Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart fail; but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. (Psalm 73:25-26) As we approach the end of this psalm, Asaph has come full circle. He began...

I was vexed in my mind. I was so foolish and ignorant; I was like a beast before You. Nevertheless I am continually with You; You hold me by my right hand. You will guide me with Your counsel. (Psalm 73:21-24) Most of us can identify with what is stated above. When we...

Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then I understood their end. Surely You set them in slippery places; You cast them down to destruction. Oh, how they are brought to desolation, as in a moment! (Psalm 73:17-19) I for one truly appreciate the sentiments expressed...

Surely I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocence. For all day long I have been plagued, and chastened every morning. (Psalm 73:13-14) As the psalmist continues to describe how wicked men seem to prosper unabated without any moral boundaries,...

They are not in trouble as other men, nor are they plagued like other men. Therefore pride serves as their necklace; violence covers them like a garment. (Psalm 73:5-6) Speaking of those who do evil, the psalmist makes this observation -- one I would recommend is...

Truly God is good to Israel, to such as are pure in heart. But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped. For I was envious of the boastful, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. (Psalm 73:1-3) As stated in the previous devotion, all who...

Truly God is good to Israel, to such as are pure in heart. But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped. For I was envious of the boastful, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. (Psalm 73:1-3) Whereas the first two books of the psalms...

Blessed be His glorious name forever! And let the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen and Amen. The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended. (Psalm 72:19-20) If you recall, we addressed the fact that this psalm is believed to have been composed by David as...

Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who only does wondrous things! (Psalm 72:18) The very last statement John recorded in his gospel reveals that we don't have a record of absolutely everything Yeshua did during His earthly ministry. According to John, “There...

His name shall endure forever; His name shall continue as long as the sun. and men shall be blessed in Him; all nations shall call Him blessed. (Psalm 72:17) Solomon, the son of David and the king for whom David composed this prayer said, “A good name is to be chosen...

There will be an abundance of grain in the earth, on the top of the mountains; its fruit shall wave like Lebanon; and those of the city shall flourish like grass of the earth. (Psalm 72:16) In the previous devotion, we discussed a spiritual concept derived from this...