Monday, January 24, Psalm 74 19 — The Psalmist compares the Christian to a dove and our enemies to the Leviathan (v. 14). Leviathan was one name for a sea monster. It was probably a reference to a country along the Nile River who at one time had oppressed Israel.  Why are we Christians like doves?  Our sinful flesh doesn’t …

Monday, January 17, Psalm 67 1-2 – The Psalmist understood correctly that salvation wasn’t only for the Jews, but for everyone. Read Mark 16:15. 6 – The harvest here is a harvest of souls instead of crops. It reminds us of Jesus’ words, “Look at the fields. They are ripe for harvest.” John 4:34, 35   Tuesday, January 18, Psalm …

Monday, January 10, Psalm 61 2 – The Rock higher than we are is Jesus. By ourselves, we can’t reach Him. The Lord leads us to that tremendous security through the Holy Spirit. He brings us to that Rock and builds us on that Rock beginning with Baptism. Read Titus 3:5-7.   Tuesday, January 11, Psalm 62 9-10 – The …

Monday, January 3, Psalm 55 22 — When you say, “Please help me,” to a doctor, perhaps most of the time he can help you. When you say to God, “Help me,” the difference is that He always does help. He does sustain us, strengthen us, give peace of mind to us, forgive us our sins, and assure us of …