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09/09/2026

Psalm 84 NKJV
The Blessedness of Dwelling in the House of God
To the Chief Musician. On an instrument of Gath. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.
84 How lovely is Your tabernacle,
O Lord of hosts!
2 My soul longs, yes, even faints
For the courts of the Lord;
My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.
3 Even the sparrow has found a home,
And the swallow a nest for herself,
Where she may lay her young—
Even Your altars, O Lord of hosts,
My King and my God.
4 Blessed are those who dwell in Your house;
They will still be praising You. Selah
5 Blessed is the man whose strength is in You,
Whose heart is set on pilgrimage.
6 As they pass through the Valley of Baca,
They make it a spring;
The rain also covers it with pools.
7 They go from strength to strength;
Each one appears before God in Zion.
8 O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer;
Give ear, O God of Jacob! Selah
9 O God, behold our shield,
And look upon the face of Your anointed.
10 For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand.
I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God
Than dwell in the tents of wickedness.
11 For the Lord God is a sun and shield;
The Lord will give grace and glory;
No good thing will He withhold
From those who walk uprightly.
12 O Lord of hosts,
Blessed is the man who trusts in You!
(This psalm is written by the sons of Korah and speaks of how they enjoy going to the temple. Speaks of those that gain strength from their relationship with God. It speaks of how the birds have built nest in the temple how lucky they are to have a home there. Do we allow God to build His presence in our heart, do we give Him a home in us. We see those that do and they have a joyful spirit that they carry wherever they go. We read verse 6 As they pass through the Valley of Baca,
They make it a spring;
It appears the Valley of Baca is a place of darkness and despair. How when others travel through there, they feel depressed but when someone who has the spirit of God they bring water to the dry places. This reminds me of John 8:12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” Do we bring the light when we walk through the valley of Baca in our lives? In verse 10 it speaks that it would be better to be a doorkeeper at the temple then to dwell in the house of the wicked. A doorkeeper might not even be inside the temple but helping at the entrance. This would be better than living inside a residence of a wicked person that had all the comforts of home. For the doorkeeper has contact with the temple and God, the wicked man does not. He instead walks away from God. The psalm ends with "Blessed is the man who trusts in You!" Are you blessed, do you trust in God? Are you in a relationship with God, or are you in the tent of the wicked man? God bless and remember God loves you and so do I!)

09/08/2026

Psalm 83 NKJV
Prayer to Frustrate Conspiracy Against Israel
A Song. A Psalm of Asaph.
83 Do not keep silent, O God!
Do not hold Your peace,
And do not be still, O God!
2 For behold, Your enemies make a tumult;
And those who hate You have lifted up their head.
3 They have taken crafty counsel against Your people,
And consulted together against Your sheltered ones.
4 They have said, “Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation,
That the name of Israel may be remembered no more.”
5 For they have consulted together with one consent;
They form a confederacy against You:
6 The tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites;
Moab and the Hagrites;
7 Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek;
Philistia with the inhabitants of Tyre;
8 Assyria also has joined with them;
They have helped the children of Lot. Selah
9 Deal with them as with Midian,
As with Sisera,
As with Jabin at the Brook Kishon,
10 Who perished at En Dor,
Who became as refuse on the earth.
11 Make their nobles like Oreb and like Zeeb,
Yes, all their princes like Zebah and Zalmunna,
12 Who said, “Let us take for ourselves
The pastures of God for a possession.”
13 O my God, make them like the whirling dust,
Like the chaff before the wind!
14 As the fire burns the woods,
And as the flame sets the mountains on fire,
15 So pursue them with Your tempest,
And frighten them with Your storm.
16 Fill their faces with shame,
That they may seek Your name, O Lord.
17 Let them be confounded and dismayed forever;
Yes, let them be put to shame and perish,
18 That they may know that You, whose name alone is the Lord,
Are the Most High over all the earth.
(We see that Asaph writes a prayer for God to protect against all the enemies of Israel that conspire against them. He lists these enemies in verses 6-8. All those that wanted to end the nation of Israel. Do we not see this today, nations that want to end Israel, does the term from the river to sea mean anything to you? It is not only Israel but Christians that are being conspired against. We see it from nations and also individuals. They do not like those of faith. John 15: 18&19; 18 “If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. 19 If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. We are in good company for those to hate us also hate Christ. While at times they have seemed to have the upper hand, God always humbles them. We also read in Philippians 2:10 & 11; 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. So, we see they might have their time, but we will have eternity with Our Father. All the powers of the world have tried to stop God, and all have failed. Even though we see them try today we know they will fail again and God will have victory. Keep the faith and continue on the path that God has laid out for you. God bless and remember God loves you and so do I!)

09/07/2026

Psalms 82 NKJV
A Plea for Justice
A Psalm of Asaph.
82 God stands in the congregation of the mighty;
He judges among the gods.
2 How long will you judge unjustly,
And show partiality to the wicked? Selah
3 Defend the poor and fatherless;
Do justice to the afflicted and needy.
4 Deliver the poor and needy;
Free them from the hand of the wicked.
5 They do not know, nor do they understand;
They walk about in darkness;
All the foundations of the earth are unstable.
6 I said, “You are gods,
And all of you are children of the Most High.
7 But you shall die like men,
And fall like one of the princes.”
8 Arise, O God, judge the earth;
For You shall inherit all nations.
(This psalm written by Asaph has some debate regarding the verse 1 God stands in the congregation of the mighty;
He judges among the gods.
Some believe the gods are spiritual beings that God has given authority over regions of the world. Others believe it is humans that God has given authority as rulers over the regions. I am leaning towards the human rulers, for in verse 7 it states you shall die like men.
We also read how God is not happy with how they are abusing their powers over His people. Verses 2-4 they are not judging justly for the wicked seemed to be given favoritism over the poor and fatherless. These rulers have power where some consider them gods, but they do not have the power of God. They too will die as the rest of us. Asaph is sending out a request to God for his judgement.
We see today how men might be given power over countries or cities. They get power hungry and start to rule as if they are a god. Their concerns are more important than those of others. They get blinded by this power and authority, causing them to believe they know better than God. God sees their abuses and they will have to answer them in His time not necessarily ours. These rulers follow the worlds' view and not always God's view. They follow what the world wants not what is Biblical. We need to keep our faith and know that God cares for us, even in times when others do not. Keep the faith and realize that we do not walk this path alone, He is always present and caring for us. God bless and remember God loves you and so do I!)

09/06/2026

Psalms 81 NKJV
An Appeal for Israel’s Repentance
To the Chief Musician. On an instrument of Gath. A Psalm of Asaph.
81 Sing aloud to God our strength;
Make a joyful shout to the God of Jacob.
2 Raise a song and strike the timbrel,
The pleasant harp with the lute.
3 Blow the trumpet at the time of the New Moon,
At the full moon, on our solemn feast day.
4 For this is a statute for Israel,
A law of the God of Jacob.
5 This He established in Joseph as a testimony,
When He went throughout the land of Egypt,
Where I heard a language I did not understand.
6 “I removed his shoulder from the burden;
His hands were freed from the baskets.
7 You called in trouble, and I delivered you;
I answered you in the secret place of thunder;
I tested you at the waters of Meribah. Selah
8 “Hear, O My people, and I will admonish you!
O Israel, if you will listen to Me!
9 There shall be no foreign god among you;
Nor shall you worship any foreign god.
10 I am the Lord your God,
Who brought you out of the land of Egypt;
Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it.
11 “But My people would not heed My voice,
And Israel would have none of Me.
12 So I gave them over to their own stubborn heart,
To walk in their own counsels.
13 “Oh, that My people would listen to Me,
That Israel would walk in My ways!
14 I would soon subdue their enemies,
And turn My hand against their adversaries.
15 The haters of the Lord would pretend submission to Him,
But their fate would endure forever.
16 He would have fed them also with the finest of wheat;
And with honey from the rock I would have satisfied you.”
(We read how the Israelites were to wordship God with song and music. How they are to follow the instruction of how to celebrate
their festivals as their forefathers.
The author reminds them of what miracles God had performed for the Israelites in the past. How when they needed God and called out for Him, He brought them through their times of trials. Only to have them turn away from God when they were secure and safe. How they returned to living as they liked instead of as God asks.
In verse 15&16; 15 The haters of the Lord would pretend submission to Him,
But their fate would endure forever16 He would have fed them also with the finest of wheat;
And with honey from the rock I would have satisfied you.” It talks about hypocrites that act as if they believe and follow, their fate will endure forever, but God is still waiting with blessings for those that return to Him.
I also wonder if verses 11& 12 are not prophetic in nature. 11 “But My people would not heed My voice,
And Israel would have none of Me.
12 So I gave them over to their own stubborn heart,
To walk in their own counsels.
Is this speaking of how Jews would not listen and believe in Jesus. Theu did not hear Jesus when he spoke to them. They listened with contempt instead of love. Their understanding of how Christ would come did not match up with Jesus so, they did not believe, did not understand. Even though Jesus fulfilled over 300 prophetic verses in the Old Testament, which the council were to know.
I have to wonder if we are not the same as the Israelites of old. Do we not call out for God in trouble just to return to our old ways once we are blessed. Do we not fake our belief, go to church, but do not live our lives as we are instructed to do. Do we shine the light of Christ to others. Are there not those that read the Bible to fit their lives instead of fitting their lives to the guidance of the Bible. Even if we are these things we must remember God is awaiting our return to Him. We can still have the blessing of Salvation if we return to God. All is not lost, we have today. God bless and remember God loves you and so do I!)

09/05/2026

Psalms 80 NKJV
Prayer for Israel’s Restoration
To the Chief Musician. Set to “The Lilies.” A Testimony of Asaph. A Psalm.
80 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel,
You who lead Joseph like a flock;
You who dwell between the cherubim, shine forth!
2 Before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh,
Stir up Your strength,
And come and save us!
3 Restore us, O God;
Cause Your face to shine,
And we shall be saved!
4 O Lord God of hosts,
How long will You be angry
Against the prayer of Your people?
5 You have fed them with the bread of tears,
And given them tears to drink in great measure.
6 You have made us a strife to our neighbors,
And our enemies laugh among themselves.
7 Restore us, O God of hosts;
Cause Your face to shine,
And we shall be saved!
8 You have brought a vine out of Egypt;
You have cast out the nations, and planted it.
9 You prepared room for it,
And caused it to take deep root,
And it filled the land.
10 The hills were covered with its shadow,
And the mighty cedars with its boughs.
11 She sent out her boughs to the Sea,
And her branches to the River.
12 Why have You broken down her hedges,
So that all who pass by the way pluck her fruit?
13 The boar out of the woods uproots it,
And the wild beast of the field devours it.
14 Return, we beseech You, O God of hosts;
Look down from heaven and see,
And visit this vine
15 And the vineyard which Your right hand has planted,
And the branch that You made strong for Yourself.
16 It is burned with fire, it is cut down;
They perish at the rebuke of Your countenance.
17 Let Your hand be upon the man of Your right hand,
Upon the son of man whom You made strong for Yourself.
18 Then we will not turn back from You;
Revive us, and we will call upon Your name.
19 Restore us, O Lord God of hosts;
Cause Your face to shine,
And we shall be saved!
(We see that Asaph again authored this Psalm, and he is requesting that God returns to protect Israel. Asaph speaks of God's anger in verses 4-6; 4 O Lord God of hosts,
How long will You be angry
Against the prayer of Your people?
5 You have fed them with the bread of tears,
And given them tears to drink in great measure.
6 You have made us a strife to our neighbors,
And our enemies laugh among themselves.
The fall must have been great for it to described as eating bread of tears and tears to drink. Israel had turned so far away from God that it appears they were no longer protected by Him. All those that wanted to mock and hurt Israel were able to do so.
We also read in verses 8-11 how Israel is compared to a vine that was transplanted from Egypt into the promise land. How the land was prepared for them and how God had a protection around them to keep others from them. This protected their fruit or riches and now all can take what they want. This reminds me of John 15: 1-17 where we are told Jesus is the vine and we are the branches. How God cuts off the branches that do not produce. It is obvious that Israel was not producing for God but for themselves at this time. So, they were cut off from Him.
The final verses make a request that God will restore them. Asaph believes they are prepared to return and repent. He believes they will not turn away from God again. However, we know that man will return to self-reliance when the success returns. For we think we can do it on our own and we no longer need God. We must remember Israel means wrestle with God, and Israel has been wrestling with God since the exited Egypt. As we do when we think, we have it all figured out. Is our protection of God going to be removed soon? I pray not, but we too are turning away from God daily by living in the world. God bless and remember God loves you and so do I!)

09/04/2026

Psalm 79 NKJV
A Dirge and a Prayer for Israel, Destroyed by Enemies
A Psalm of Asaph.
79 O God, the nations have come into Your inheritance;
Your holy temple they have defiled;
They have laid Jerusalem in heaps.
2 The dead bodies of Your servants
They have given as food for the birds of the heavens,
The flesh of Your saints to the beasts of the earth.
3 Their blood they have shed like water all around Jerusalem,
And there was no one to bury them.
4 We have become a reproach to our neighbors,
A scorn and derision to those who are around us.
5 How long, Lord?
Will You be angry forever?
Will Your jealousy burn like fire?
6 Pour out Your wrath on the nations that do not know You,
And on the kingdoms that do not call on Your name.
7 For they have devoured Jacob,
And laid waste his dwelling place.
8 Oh, do not remember former iniquities against us!
Let Your tender mercies come speedily to meet us,
For we have been brought very low.
9 Help us, O God of our salvation,
For the glory of Your name;
And deliver us, and provide atonement for our sins,
For Your name’s sake!
10 Why should the nations say,
“Where is their God?”
Let there be known among the nations in our sight
The avenging of the blood of Your servants which has been shed.
11 Let the groaning of the prisoner come before You;
According to the greatness of Your power
Preserve those who are appointed to die;
12 And return to our neighbors sevenfold into their bosom
Their reproach with which they have reproached You, O Lord.
13 So we, Your people and sheep of Your pasture,
Will give You thanks forever;
We will show forth Your praise to all generations.
(This psalm appears to be similar to Psalm 74, written about the Babylonians victory over Israel. If this is true, then this either a prophetic writing or written by someone else named Asaph. Another consideration is that it was written by a singer around the time of the defeat who were called sons of Asaph.
The author starts by describing the destruction of Jerusalem and the people of Israel. He wonders how long God's anger will last? He requests that Gods anger be turned to their enemies in Verses 6&7 6 Pour out Your wrath on the nations that do not know You,
And on the kingdoms that do not call on Your name.
7 For they have devoured Jacob,
And laid waste his dwelling place.
He asks for mercy on Israel for they have fallen greatly and need atonement for their sins. He wonders why a country that does not worship God and mocks Him after their victory could reign over His people. He asks for protection over those that were taken prisoner. That the enemy would be repaid seven times over for the destruction of Israel and the temple. He finishes the Psalm with Verse 13 So we, Your people and sheep of Your pasture,
Will give You thanks forever;
We will show forth Your praise to all generations.
If you read (2 Chr 36:15-21) you will see what led up to this destruction, how Israel strayed away from Gods guidance. It was generations of sin that angered God and allowed the Babylonians to defeat Israel. I wonder does American have similarities to Israel at that time. Have we turned away from Gods guidance and are we living a sinful existence? Are we in danger of feeling Gods wrath? It is easy to look at other people or countries and say we are not as bad as them. However, God has used evil countries and people to redirect Israel, His chosen people, in history. Why do we think we are any better or stronger than them? Maybe we need to atone for our actions? What do you think, did you get a different prespective when you read this Psalm?
Remember God loves you and so do I!)

09/03/2026

Summary of Psalm 78
Psalm 78 has 72 verses so I will do my best to summarize this Psalm, as always please read it yourself to see what God has to speak to you through it.
This Psalm is also written by Asaph and basically gives a historical review of the Israelites from Exodus till the time King David reigned.
In the beginning of this Psalm, we are instructed to tell our children of the greatness of God and what He did for His people. How we are responsible to the next generation for the knowledge of God. How many of us do not take this job seriously and let others handle the teaching of our children. I must admit, I left that responsibility to my wife and others, I did not take on much of this responsibility myself. So, one could say I failed my children and my God by not being more involved.
Asaph continued by informing of the miracles that the Israelites observed while they were in exodus from Egypt. The miracles mentioned include: (1) the parting of the Red Sea, (2) God leading the people with a cloud and with fire, (3) God giving His people water from a rock, (4) God providing Israel with food from heaven (manna), and (5) God providing His people with quail when the requested meat. How they had observed these and yet still turned away from God at times. How often do we not do the same, receive a blessing and continue with our worldly living.
Asaph also brings up how Moses and Aaron went to Egypt and were used to bring on 10 plagues on Egypt to obtain their release from Egypt. How they were led to the promise land. Upon arriving at the promised land God defeat their enemies and gave them their land. The Israelites still did not obey God and turned to false gods. They were conquered by their enemies.
Asaph then informed in verse 70 He also chose David His servant,
And took him from the sheepfolds;
God took someone that was overlooked by others and raised him to King. When we read verse 52 But He made His own people go forth like sheep,
And guided them in the wilderness like a flock;
it speaks of Moses leading his people like sheep. It seems that David was needed for he handled sheep and the Israelites need someone to herd them. For if we look at how the Israelites acted throughout their history, they too seemed to be as sheep that wonder without some guidance. Are we not like sheep, do we not wonder when left alone. We must understand that those that are our leaders, Pastors and Elders are also sheep. The only true Shephard is God himself.
It also brings in the importance of knowing the history of the Bible and the World. For if we forget history we are more apt to repeat our same mistakes over and over again. Like wonder away on our own and not follow the true Shephard. God bless and remember God loves you and so do I!

09/02/2026

Psalm 77 NKJV
The Consoling Memory of God’s Redemptive Works
To the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph.
77 I cried out to God with my voice—
To God with my voice;
And He gave ear to me.
2 In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord;
My hand was stretched out in the night without ceasing;
My soul refused to be comforted.
3 I remembered God, and was troubled;
I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Selah
4 You hold my eyelids open;
I am so troubled that I cannot speak.
5 I have considered the days of old,
The years of ancient times.
6 I call to remembrance my song in the night;
I meditate within my heart,
And my spirit makes diligent search.
7 Will the Lord cast off forever?
And will He be favorable no more?
8 Has His mercy ceased forever?
Has His promise failed forevermore?
9 Has God forgotten to be gracious?
Has He in anger shut up His tender mercies? Selah
10 And I said, “This is my anguish;
But I will remember the years of the right hand of the Most High.”
11 I will remember the works of the Lord;
Surely I will remember Your wonders of old.
12 I will also meditate on all Your work,
And talk of Your deeds.
13 Your way, O God, is in the sanctuary;
Who is so great a God as our God?
14 You are the God who does wonders;
You have declared Your strength among the peoples.
15 You have with Your arm redeemed Your people,
The sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah
16 The waters saw You, O God;
The waters saw You, they were afraid;
The depths also trembled.
17 The clouds poured out water;
The skies sent out a sound;
Your arrows also flashed about.
18 The voice of Your thunder was in the whirlwind;
The lightnings lit up the world;
The earth trembled and shook.
19 Your way was in the sea,
Your path in the great waters,
And Your footsteps were not known.
20 You led Your people like a flock
By the hand of Moses and Aaron.
(In this psalm we read how Asaph is struggling with his faith. It seems he is questioning or feels a distance from God. I wonder if you can relate to this at times? I have battled this and must admit, I still do. We go through times when we do not always feel connected with God. Being a follower does not mean you will never have those times of wonder and even a feeling of being lost at times.
We see that Asaph looks back at times where God has shown His power and the miracles He had performed for His people. He meditates on those times, and he realizes that His God is the same God that used Moses and Aaron to lead the Israelites out of Egypt to the promise land. This reassures him and gives him knowledge of God's power and love. We too can meditate on times where we have felt close to God and felt His love. For me I was going into surgery for a tumor on my pituitary. It was to be a two-hour plus surgery and prior to the surgery I prayed with the doctor for him to have no stress or anxiety, and to be able to use the gift of healing that God has given him. The Surgeon informed me he would do his best and I informed him it never hurts to pray for assistance. This surgery was completed in under one hour and everything was removed. I was informed that the tumor was benign. That alone was a blessing, but while I was in recovery a major storm passed through and the power in the whole hospital went out numerous times. I was supposed to be still in surgery. I see that as a miracle in my eyes. I felt as close as I ever did to God. That does not mean that I do not still have some issues regarding the tumor. I have daily medication that I have to take. However, when I meditate and think about it, it is a reminder of His grace and love that I am able to still do His work. What is your reminder, when did you feel close to God. Was it when you found the love of your life, or when you survived a life-threatening situation? Or was it a time when God protected you prior to you believing in Him. The miracle of time to get to know Him and find your salvation? Maybe you find yourself in a time of doubt now. Think about all God has done to keep you safe, remember the feeling when you did feel His presence and love. Meditate on where God has brought you out of and what He has in store for you. The chances are that it is you that has strayed from God and you just need to reach out to Him. For He is there waiting for you to turn to Him. God bless and remember God loves you and so do I!)

09/01/2026

Psalm 76 NKJV
The Majesty of God in Judgment
To the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song.
76 In Judah God is known;
His name is great in Israel.
2 In Salem also is His tabernacle,
And His dwelling place in Zion.
3 There He broke the arrows of the bow,
The shield and sword of battle. Selah
4 You are more glorious and excellent
Than the mountains of prey.
5 The stouthearted were plundered;
They have sunk into their sleep;
And none of the mighty men have found the use of their hands.
6 At Your rebuke, O God of Jacob,
Both the chariot and horse were cast into a dead sleep.
7 You, Yourself, are to be feared;
And who may stand in Your presence
When once You are angry?
8 You caused judgment to be heard from heaven;
The earth feared and was still,
9 When God arose to judgment,
To deliver all the oppressed of the earth. Selah
10 Surely the wrath of man shall praise You;
With the remainder of wrath You shall gird Yourself.
11 Make vows to the Lord your God, and pay them;
Let all who are around Him bring presents to Him who ought to be feared.
12 He shall cut off the spirit of princes;
He is awesome to the kings of the earth.
(In this psalm Asaph wrote a song of a great victory over God's enemy. It is not clear which battle he is writing about. In verse 2 In Salem also is His tabernacle,
And His dwelling place in Zion.
Salem is the ancient name of Jerusalem and Zion was where David built his palace on mount Zion in Jerusalem. So, it is speaking of Jerusalem. We continue to Verse 5&6 5 The stouthearted were plundered;
They have sunk into their sleep;
And none of the mighty men have found the use of their hands.
6 At Your rebuke, O God of Jacob,
Both the chariot and horse were cast into a dead sleep.
The stouthearted means a heart of determination and courage, the enemies warriors were unable to perform their duties as if they lost the use of their hands in battle. The power of God was more than this mighty force and while they were going to trying and show their god was greater, the God of Israel was glorified through this battle. We are told that all men should fear the God of Israel those that believe and follow and those that are non-believers. This is still true today; God is powerful and deserves our fear and respect.
Verses 7&8 7 You, Yourself, are to be feared;
And who may stand in Your presence
When once You are angry?
8 You caused judgment to be heard from heaven;
The earth feared and was still
We will all feel His judgement upon meeting Him, all of your sins will be laid at the table. However, those that believe and follow God will have Jesus stand up and say I have already paid the price for those sins, for our belief in Him as our Savior. We must not forget that this awesome loving God is also to be feared, He will determine who will enter the Kingdom of Heaven and who will be entering the pit of Fire. His power and judgement are real and eternal. God bless and remember God loves you and so do I!)

08/31/2026

Psalms 75 NKJV
Thanksgiving for God’s Righteous Judgment
To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Psalm of Asaph. A Song.
75 We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks!
For Your wondrous works declare that Your name is near.
2 “When I choose the proper time,
I will judge uprightly.
3 The earth and all its inhabitants are dissolved;
I set up its pillars firmly. Selah
4 “I said to the boastful, ‘Do not deal boastfully,’
And to the wicked, ‘Do not lift up the horn.
5 Do not lift up your horn on high;
Do not speak with a stiff neck.’ ”
6 For exaltation comes neither from the east
Nor from the west nor from the south.
7 But God is the Judge:
He puts down one,
And exalts another.
8 For in the hand of the Lord there is a cup,
And the wine is red;
It is fully mixed, and He pours it out;
Surely its dregs shall all the wicked of the earth
Drain and drink down.
9 But I will declare forever,
I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.
10 “All the horns of the wicked I will also cut off,
But the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.”
(This psalm is written by Asaph as a song. It speaks of God's judgement and power. It tells how God will Judge all at His time. He warns the wicked not to come before Him boastfully and in their strength. For God will put down the wicked and raise the righteous. I find it interesting how it speaks of a cup of wine that the wicked will have to drink entirely, speaking of the dregs which is the unfiltered parts of the grapes that are left at the bottom of the glass. We know that wine has been used in blessing throughout the Bible, Melchizedek brought bread and wine to Abraham after his victory on the battlefield to bless him, as Jesus did with His disciples at the last supper. So, it seems there might be two different cups of wine that God will give those being judged. The cup of His wrath for the wicked and the cup of grace for the believers. These wicked ones that had power and influence on earth will be powerless and forced to drink from the cup of wrath for all the evil they did. While the believers will be granted the right to taste the cup of grace, the blood of Christ for their salvation. It speaks of the horns or strength of the wick will be cut off while the strength of the righteous will be exalted. It also speaks of singing praise to God forever, will we be singing praise forever or drinking from the cup of wrath? It is our choice in how we live our lives and who or what we follow. Are we followers of God the Father and Christ or followers of the world? It is our choice, choose wisely. God bless and remember God loves you and so do I!)

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