The Lord told Israel through Moses before they crossed the Jordan, “Never will I leave you, nor forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6, 8; Joshua 1:5) The author of Hebrews quotes this to the Church. (Hebrews 13:5) However, this promise to Israel and the Church comes with the warning to not worship idols and money. (Joshua 24:20) […]
Tag: Psalm 69
Psalm 69:13-15 is today’s BDBD. Sinking Still in Deep Waters.
The first stanza, verses 1 through 3, and the fifth stanza, verses 13 through 15, are identical poetic expressions, praying for salvation from sure death. The basis of the continuing request is the love of God during the time of his favor (13). David has not given up hope in the Lord Almighty. David still […]
Psalm 69:10-12 is today’s BDBD. When I…
David’s troubles surrounded him like a torrent sea storm, a bottomless marsh, and an endless pit – the only escape being death. God remains silent to his cries. David’s enemies take advantage of his downfall. David wept and fasted. He lay in sackcloth, a sign of repentance and humility. Compassion did not occupy the hearts […]
Psalm 69:6-9 is today’s BDBD. Zeal For Your House.
David knows that he is a sinner and he accepts that God knows it too (5). He learned this when Nathan, the prophet revealed his sin with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband, Uriah in the presence of the royal court. Whether David had this, or another specific sin in mind, or is thinking […]
Psalm 69:4-5 is today’s BDBD. Hate Without Reason.
David is more specific about his problems in verses 4 and 5. Everyone has others that hate them without reason. As time moves closer to the end of the age, hearts are growing colder and colder. Hate is being expressed in ways seldom seen in generations past. Reason is not needed for many attackers in […]
Psalm 69:1-3 is today’s BDBD. Save Me God.
Will faith be choked to death? Will hope wither on the vine? Will love fail to produce fruit? “The one who received the seed that fell among the thorns is the man who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke it, making it unfruitful,” Jesus told his […]
Psalm 69 is today’s BDBD. Introduction.
Psalm 69 is the first of three prayer-psalms asking for deliverance when threatened by enemies. It is the prayer of one who is in deep distress by wounds inflicted by God (26), wrongfully persecuted by enemies, and conscious that, though he knows he is with sin, yet, still innocent of any crime (5), his sufferings […]
