You (God) have made my lot secure. Psalm 16:5b     Hitch your life to the only security there is, The living, moving & active God. Anon   The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; I have a delightful inheritance. Psalm 16:6 I rest satisfied that I was crafted by my… [continue]

  Watch over me, O God, for I put my trust in You. Psalms 16:1     Seeing that the Pilot steers the ship in which we sail, who will never allow us to perish even in the midst of shipwrecks, there is no reason why our minds should be overwhelmed with fear and overcome with weariness. John Calvin,… [continue]

  (The godly man) does not backbite with his tongue. Psalms 15:3a Make an effort to bring up something good about a person every time that you hear a negative comment and try to refrain from making negative comments yourself. Streams of Light, Doug Batchelor   (The godly man) does no evil to his neighbor,… [continue]

    The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, They have done abominable works, There is none who does good. Psalm 14:1 God of my righteousness; not only a righteous God thyself, but the author of my righteous dispositions, thou hast by the grace wrought that good that is… [continue]

  The Lord also has taken away your sin;.. But because by doing this, you have made the enemies of the Lord show utter contempt.. 2 Samuel 12:13,14a .our sins give ammunition to unbelievers.  God’s reputation is tarnished and His name is blasphemed. Alan Carr, Expository Sermon Notes, Calvary Baptist,… [continue]

  (God to David through Nathan) I made you king over Israel and Judah. I freed you from the fist of Saul. I gave you . wives to have and to hold. And if that hadn't been enough, I'd have gladly thrown in much more. So why . evil? 2 Samuel 12:7-9 It is ungrateful to covet what God has prohibited, while we… [continue]

  (After failing to get Uriah to go home to Bathsheba to cover his adultery with her) David wrote a letter to Joab (his ruthless commander) and sent it by the hand of Uriah (to make sure Uriah would die in battle) 2 Samuel 11:14,15 Sin always takes you farther than you want to go.  Trent Stewart, Grace, Knoxville    … [continue]

“.whenever the (evil) spirit (allowed by God) was upon Saul, David would take a harp and play it with his hand. Then Saul would become refreshed and well, and the distressing spirit would depart from him (for a time). 1 Samuel 16:23  Just because youcannot alleviate the problem, you can help alleviate the suffering.… [continue]

For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7b  Do not look upon the vessel, but upon what it holds. Hebrew proverb   (One by one) Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel.  But Samuel said ., ‘The Lord has… [continue]

Samuel did not see Saul again until the day of his death; for Samuel grieved over Saul. (Saul never sought Samuel again for advise or to ask God for forgiveness)And the Lord (did not change His mind about removing Saul and his family line from ruling Israel). I Sam 15:35 The love of God, with arms… [continue]

And everyone who was in distress, . in debt, and .was discontented gathered to (David at the cave). So he became captain over (about 400 of) them. 1 Samuel 22:2 Only theperson of worth can recognize the worth in others.. Thomas Carlyle 1795-1881, Scottish Philosopher, Author   (David requests… [continue]

(Jonathan warns David to flee for his life and then) . they kissed one another (custom of time and place) and they wept together, but David more so. 1 Samuel 20:41 (keep in mind both men were valiant warriors)  Authentic men aren’t afraid to show affection, release their feelings, hug their children,… [continue]

Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David . Now Jonathan . caused David to vow (in agreement with the covenant), because he loved him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul. 1 Samuel 20:1  The value of a friend comes and goes, but mutual commitment holds the relationship together.   (after Jonathan… [continue]

  How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? Psalms 13:1     When He is out of our sight; we are not out of His. Matthew Henry, 1662-1714, was a Welsh-born, English nonconformist minister and Bible commentator   How long shall I take counsel in… [continue]

  The Lord shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaks proud things; . “With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own; who is lord over us?"  Psalms 12:3,4 Birds are entangled by their feet and men by their tongues. Sir Thomas Fuller, 1608-61 For the oppression… [continue]

  The Lord tests the righteous and the wicked. Psalms 11:5a   Tests expose the false and reveal the true. A.W. Tozer   God’s soul hates the one loving (evil). He shall rain snares on the wicked; fire and brimstone and a scorching wind* shall be the portion of their cup. Psalms 11:5b,6 Human… [continue]

  You will cause Your ear to hear, To do justice to the fatherless and the oppressed, That the man of the earth may oppress no more. Psalms 10:17c,18     Passionate and satirical invectives (mocking abusive words) against bad men do more hurt than good; let it be to God in prayer, for he… [continue]

  You are the helper of the fatherless. Psalms 10:14c   God is not like a father, God is a father. Adrian Rogers, 1931-2005   Break the arm of the wicked and the evil man; Seek out his wickedness until You find none. Psalms 10:15    Pray that God will overpower… [continue]

  The ungodly crouches, he lies low, That the helpless may fall by his strength. Psalms 10:10  Beasts cover their malicious designs with the pretence of meekness, humility, and kindness. They concern themselves in their victim’s concernments to make them fall, to make a prey of them. Matthew Henry, 1662-1714,… [continue]

  The proud ungodly care nothing for what God or the godly think; they blow them off. (The Message - paraphrased) Psalms 10:5   Your response can instantly reveal the Christian values by which you live. James C. Dobson, 1936- (The proud) says to himself, ‘Nothing will shake me; I'll… [continue]

  The wicked in his pride will hotly pursue the poor (helpless and needy)… Psalms 10:2a    Pride is seldom delicate; it will please itself with very mean advantages. Samuel Johnson, English Poet, Critic and Writer. 1709-84 (David’s prayer) Let wicked men be caught in the plots… [continue]

  For the needy shall not always be forgotten; Psalms 9:18a  In your personal straits, when patience is exhausted; when the last handful is taken from the barrel; when complicated trials meet and hem you in; when the iron gate and the keepers before the door appear to render escape impossible— then look… [continue]

  For he who avenges blood remembers; he does not ignore the cry of the afflicted. Psalms 9:12 Every mournful cry and every humble prayer of the afflicted saints makes an impression on the heart of God—written there indelibly, fully to be answered in the appointed time. Henry Law, Exposition of Psalms, 1878   Have… [continue]

  He shall judge the world in righteousness; And He shall administer judgment for the peoples in uprightness. Psalms 9:8 Weaving throughout the fabric of life, camouflaged from the inattentive eye of man, God administers perfect justice with methodical and meticulous timing.   The Lord is a refuge for the… [continue]

  My enemies turn back; they stumble and perish before You. Psalms 9:3 Let no name but Jehovah be carved on the trophy reared on the battlefield. Alexander Maclaren, 1826-1910, British Baptist expository preacher   You have upheld my right and my cause; you have sat on your throne, judging righteously. Psalms… [continue]

  You have made him to have dominion over . All sheep and oxen-- beasts of the field, birds of the air, And the fish of the sea That pass through the paths of the seas. Psalms 8:6-8 Man’s terrestrial position of superiority mandates not power but responsibility, not abuse but compassion, not greed but conservation.… [continue]

  .I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars, which You have ordained… Psalms 8:3 The more we learn (untarnished by prejudice) about the wonders of our universe, the more clearly we are going to perceive the hand of God. Frank Borman, 1928 (Having created the universe)… [continue]

  The trouble man causes recoils on himself; his violence comes down on his own head. Psalms 7:16  You reap what You SOW: Life is like a boomerang. Our thoughts, deeds and words return to us sooner or later, with astounding accuracy. Grant M. Bright, British-Born American Engineer I will praise the Lord according… [continue]

  My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart. Psalms 7:10 Fear overcomes belief or belief overcomes fear. Dennis Cope, Christian teacher   God is a righteous judge, And in strength God has indignation against the wicked every day. Psalms 7:11 What is your response when others do their worst… [continue]

  O Lord my God, I take refuge in you; save and deliver me from all who pursue me, or they will tear me like a lion and rip me to pieces with no one to rescue me. Psalm 7:1,2 You know you’re surrendered to God when you rely on God to work things out instead of trying to manipulate others, force your agenda,… [continue]

(David fled from King Saul’s renewed desire to kill him) and went to . Jonathan (who said) You shall not die! why should my father hide this thing from me? It is not so!" 1 Samuel 20:1,2 The prudence of the best heads is often defeated by tenderness of the best hearts. Henry Fielding (1707 - 1754) English… [continue]

.all Israel and Judah loved David . (when King Saul offered his older daughter to him) David said, "Who am I, . that I should be son-in-law to the king?" 1 Samuel 18:16-18   He who takes his rank (or status, or ability or appearance) lightly raises his own dignity. Hebrew proverb    (after… [continue]

Then Jonathan (king Saul’s son) made a covenant with David (a shepherd) because he loved him as himself. 1 Samuel 18:3  Despite the social and cultural differences, we (Christians) have a bond that is stronger than flesh and blood.   “The Voice of the Lord” Lewis and Harriet Lederer… [continue]

  David sent to ask about (the beautiful woman he saw bathing).. 2 Samuel 11:3a (David already had many wives and concubines) You say, 'If I had a little more, I should be very satisfied.' You make a mistake. If you are not content with what you have, you would not be satisfied if it were doubled.… [continue]

  (after the enemy fled from battle) Joab left off fighting the Ammonites and returned to Jerusalem. the Syrians. regrouped (and) sent for the Syrians who were across the River. 2 Samuel 10:14-16 Partial defeat stirs up our foes to stronger struggles. Alexander Maclaren, 1826-1910, British Baptist… [continue]

When Joab saw that he had two fronts to fight, before and behind, he took his pick of the best of Israel and deployed them to confront the (stronger enemy). The rest of the army he put under the command of Abishai, his brother, and deployed them to confront the (weaker enemy). 2 Samuel 10:9,10 Maximize the potential… [continue]

  King David sent and brought Mephibosheth, Jonathan’s remaining son who is lame in his feet, out of (a place of hiding and poverty). David said ., "Do not fear, for I will surely show you kindness for Jonathan your father's sake, and will restore to you all the land of Saul your grandfather; and you… [continue]

  (David prays) You are God, and Your words are true, and You have promised this goodness to Your servant. .You, O Lord God, have spoken it, and with Your blessing let the house of Your servant be blessed forever. 2 Samuel 7:28, 29 True faith rests upon the character of God and asks no further proof… [continue]

  For the sake of Your word, and according to Your own heart, You have done all this greatness (and) to let Your servant know. 2 Samuel 7:21 He has set forth by His Word the secrets of His will that He has decided to reveal to us. These He decided to reveal in so far as He foresaw that they would concern and benefit… [continue]

    The LORD has heard my supplication; The LORD will receive my prayer. Psalms 6:9 Rather than repeated repetitions; reexamine, realign and revise prayer until there is a resolve that it is within God’s preferred will.   Let all my enemies be ashamed (confounded) and greatly troubled; Let them… [continue]