Charles (Chuck) Kensinger

Psalm 65 seems to be an answer to the plea against foolishness that we saw in the 53^rd chapter. The wise person praises the God who answers prayers. He forgives our sins. The strength and power of the Lord are evident to all those who understand. Yahweh is the one who makes everything grow in abundance and the flocks to multiply rapidly.

When was the last time you shouted? Was it at a ball game, or at your children? Was it for joy, anger, or some other reason? In Psalm 66 we are encouraged to shout for joy to the Lord. Praise is for God and His strength. Again, the parting of the Red Sea is remembered. Praise is encouraged. The refining of His people by crises are accepted. Worship through sacrifice is mentioned. Today we worship through self-sacrifice, not animal sacrifices. Testimony is used by the Psalmist to help us find reasons to follow his example.

Psalm 67 asks for God to be gracious and bless us. This song is one of joy and praise. A good harvest and respect for Jehovah are good reasons to trust Him.

When we feel like we are going under for the third time, we can be like King David in Psalm 69, and ask Jehovah for help. We may feel the waters are up to our necks or that we don’t fit into our own families. Whatever our problem is, Yahweh is the source of rescue.

Verse twenty-one is quoted in the New Testament where Jesus was given vinegar on the cross. Many of the prophetic verses appear to have nothing to do with the Messiah until it is pointed out in the Gospels

We don’t know when Psalm 70 was written by David. It includes two opposing views. He asks for shame and confusion to come on those who seek to destroy him. This happened with Saul, the Philistines, and other nations and even his own son. The opposite is also shown. Those who seek Jehovah should rejoice and be glad. He proclaims himself poor and needy and asks God to come quickly.

David often describes Jehovah as his fortress and Psalm 59 is one. Those who are after his blood is Saul. The men who waited to kill him as he left his house, used to be friends. Our strength is the Lord. They will betray themselves.

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