Charles (Chuck) Kensinger

The Psalmist in chapter forty-three pleads for vindication and calls God his stronghold. Verse two includes the phrase “Why have you rejected me?” Again, we assume David is the writer because of the thoughts and emotions that are expressed. The promise to praise Him with the lyre seems to indicate the shepherd King. He talks to himself encouraging a continuation to hope in the Lord.

The Sons of Korah refer to a clan that leads worship in the Tent of meeting. This group was assigned these duties by David. They have attributed authorship of many Psalms including number 44. They give credit to Jehovah for bringing the Israelites to the Promised Land. He is also called King.

They continue with a discussion of being rejected and scattered, This seems more appropriate for the captivity period. The disgrace of this period could be what is referred to in this passage. The claim is that He has not yet been rejected. That may be why this Psalm is considered in David’s time when the King was rejected. His unfailing love will lift them again.

A noble theme and a skillful writer give us Psalm 45. The language seems to indicate that David is the subject of this song. The Sons of Korah recognize that Yahweh is eternal. He causes truth, humility, and justice. King David is His chosen instrument to bless the entire world.

Wisdom and understanding are sung of in Psalm 49. We have nothing to fear because Our God is all powerful and will never dessert us. We all begin and end the same. We can believe that our own power is all we need. The wise person knows that money and power will not keep them from perishing. The Lord Jesus is the only one that can and will rescue us from the grave.

Do you ever find being in the home of a close friend something that you desire? In Psalm 84 we are shown that Jehovah should be our closest friend. Our praise of Him will never end. Do you truly join this Psalmist in this opinion? Is our trust in Him really what is described here? If not, why not.

The forgiveness of God is told of in Psalm 85. Time after time, He has given another chance for the Israelites to return to their land. Our salvation is also secure despite our habit of disobedience. He is both love and faithfulness. Jesus tells us in the New Testament that even an earthly Father treats his children lovingly. How much more will our Heavenly Father?

Bragging about being chosen by Jehovah begins Psalm 87. Jerusalem or Zion represents the entire Jewish nation. Being born in this Holy City is like Jesus statement that we must be born of water and spirit. Our spiritual rebirth is necessary.

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