We face many troubles in life. Some are brought on because of who we are and how other people perceive us; other troubles come by our own hand. Regardless of the source of our difficulties, Scripture teaches us that there is always a remedy. Psalm 34 begins with an interesting inscription. It says: Of David,…
Posts Tagged: King David
Acts 20:30 – Men Speaking Twisted Things
In our reading of the psalms, we come to two inescapable conclusions. The first is that David had many enemies. The second is that he placed his entire faith and trust in the Lord to deliver him from his foes. An issue we have to ponder, however, is whether David was exaggerating as to the…
Psalm 20:7 – Some Trust in Horses
In psalm after psalm we see that David exhibited his faith in the Lord. Although in his descriptions, we understand that he faced many difficulties, from enemies that pursued him to those who betrayed him. Yet, the common theme throughout the psalms David wrote is his believing loyalty to Yahweh. Men rose up on every…
Psalm 18:41 – He Did Not Answer
What do you think when you hear or read non-believers tell someone that their thoughts are with them? Do you think that does anyone any good? I don’t. David in Psalm 17:1 calls out to God: Hear a just cause, O Lord; attend to my cry! Give ear to my prayer from lips free of…
Acts 18:17 – They Beat Him
Those who hate God and His Word often resort to violence to maintain their sense of moral superiority. David wrote about such men. Paul and those with him who spoke the truth of the Gospel encountered them. They are a gathering force today. We who know the Lord are an ever-increasing minority. David described such…
Psalm 7:14 – The Wicked Man Conceives Evil
Some days when we read God’s Word, He gives us a principle, then provides an example – all this in two very different texts, yet orchestrated for our benefit. King David often wrote of evil men, their folly, and their ultimate destination far from God. Through the wisdom God blessed David with, he gave us…