Charles (Chuck) Kensinger

We now look at Psalms written by Asaph, a contemporary of David, in Psalm seventy-three. He confesses his envy of the wicked and arrogant. His criticism of these evil folks is expounded and sounds like he is thinking seriously about rejecting Yahweh for this lifestyle. He admits his frailties and asks forgiveness for them. The Lord stays with him as He does with all of us. God is his refuge. Is He yours?

Crying to God to hear Asaph is how Psalm 77 begins. This Priest is asking for a favor from the Lord as in the past. He remembers the faithfulness of the past. He declares Yahweh’s holiness, greatness, and miracles. His power is proclaimed from the display of thunder and lightning. He is likened to a shepherd.

We have a parable from Asaph in Psalm 78. This is another record of all the glories of Jehovah. His mercies to the Israelites. We are reminded to educate our children as Deuteronomy instructed the Israelites. The Psalmist encourages them to not reject Him as their ancestors did. All the history is repeated from the exodus from Egypt to the wandering in the wilderness, and the entry into Canaan. The sins of their fathers are recounted. The discipline of losing battles is remembered. The coronation of David is praised.

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