Posts by D. Ray Davis

In Psalm 114, the psalmist takes God’s people back to their story. He’s reminding them of their identity. He’s reminding them of his power, protection, and provision.

Servants of the Lord should be first to fall on their knees and lift their voices in praise! ...Rocks cry out and birds chirp praise continually. All of creation resounds with his glory.

Even when bad news rocks our world, our trusting hearts stand firm. Our righteousness is immovable because he is immovable. Fearing God and delighting in his ways steadies your heart.

Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart. Why? His works are great.

Sit with this priest in the midst of your circumstances. His enemies—your enemies—will be made a footstool. He will rule, and you will be secure. The Lord has sworn it.

David stands firm in the blessing and gladness that comes from the steadfast love of the Lord. He knows, regardless of what appears now, the end will reveal his salvation.

David goes from awakening the dawn to singing among the nations. In one verse, God underscores the responsibility we have to praise him and let his praise be known across the world—among the peoples and nations.

Redeemed people recount and rehearse the good news and praise his name—they “say so.” They proclaim. They tell of his deeds.

In Psalm 105, the people are telling of his wondrous deeds; in Psalm 106, the people have forgotten and forsaken his deeds of old. He is faithful; we are unfaithful. Wavering. Disloyal. Irresolute.

In times of loss, it's imperative to retell, or repeat, God's story to ourselves and to others.