June 2 BIBLE BLOG
Psalms 7-12
Psalm 7 was birthed when “Cush, a Benjaminite,” made accusations against David. Have you been the brunt of such hateful accusations? Then join David in this psalm that takes him from a place of fear (They may tear my soul apart! v. 2) to a place of praise!
Psalm 8 is a famous psalm of pure praise and wonder at the majesty of God. It seems to have been triggered by David’s enthrallment with the night sky! When was the last time you were out of doors on a cloudless night far from the infringing light of the city to gaze into the awesomeness of God’s creation?
Psalm 9 sounds like a victory song. King David secured the united nation of Israel from all the warring nations round about. Here, David writes a song of thanksgiving. Is Muth-Labben a tune? Possibly.
Psalm 10 begins with “Why?” Why do you stand afar off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? (v. 1) As I read the psalm, it seems like the psalmist’s biggest question is “Why do the godless think they can stand against the Lord?” The psalm concludes with a call, “Arise, O Lord!” and a statement of faith, “The Lord is King forever and ever!”
Psalm 11 continues the same sentiment as we read in Psalm 10. The faith statement is in v. 4: The Lord is in his holy temple! The Lord’s throne is in heaven! Even if the temple were never built, God is present in power!
Psalm 12 is another set of lyrics, perhaps, for Sheminith! (Remember Psalm 6?) Here David cries in despair that it seems as though “the faithful have vanished from among the children of humankind.” Do you ever feel alone in your devotion to God or God’s righteous words? Then this psalm is for you!
Tomorrow, we continue our trek through the Psalms.
Your brother in the Word,
Pastor Gary
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