Posts by D. Ray Davis

I had to preach the gospel to myself. I had to remind myself to walk by faith and not by sight. I understand David’s assertion here. I longed to remove any perverse ways from my heart.

We have received a message—news of the gift of salvation—and we serve out of gladness of heart. We are not forced to serve the Lord.

Psalm 99 delivers the message that the Lord reigns and instructs that we should tremble in response. It also delivers the message that God is enthroned and instructs that the earth should quake in response.

We cannot squelch the song that rises up within our hearts. We sing a new song!

A scene of powerful reign is painted by the psalmist. God is framed by clouds and thick darkness. Mystery. However, under his throne is a firm foundation built of righteousness and justice.

Salvation—and the peace that surpasses and overcomes fear brought on by brokenness—inspires a new song in your heart that overflows from your lips.

We are his sheep, and we bow down before him. We kneel in adoration. He is our Lord, our Maker. He stakes a claim on our lives.

Our pains and complaints are but a breath. Knowledge and wisdom come from God alone. Regardless of what you face, receive the discipline of the Lord that your pain brings your way.

As in Psalm 2, the nations may rage but the throne of the Lord is impenetrable. The Lord is from everlasting to everlasting.

Faith knows that while the wicked flourish now, the righteous flourish eternally. The psalmist compares the righteous to a palm tree growing like a cedar—one of the most resilient trees.