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The sorrows of those will increase who run after other gods (Psalm 16:4a). It’s fun to mess with my dog’s head. Easy, too I pick up one of her toys–any toy will do–and hold it out to her. She immediately … Continue reading
Category Archives: Psalm 16
As for the saints who are in the land, they are the glorious ones in whom is all my delight (Psalm 16:3). There are so very many people who are so very much better at the whole God thing than … Continue reading
I said to the Lord, “You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing.”(Psalm 16:2) Every once in a while I have one of those days where I find myself home alone. It’s just me and the … Continue reading
I’m feeling Psalmy–how about you? Keep me safe, O God, for in you I take refuge (Psalm 16:1). Did you know that this psalm is a miktam? Says so, right here in my study Bible. Do you know what a … Continue reading
You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand (Psalm 16:11). You know where you’re going. You know who awaits you. What more … Continue reading
…nor will you let your Holy One see decay (Psalm 16:10b). So, is David talking about himself here, or is he talking about Jesus? Yes Does that help? As the anointed king, David was certainly the Holy One, set apart … Continue reading
…for you will not abandon me to the grave… (Psalm 16:10). Assuming Jesus does not return first, one day you will die. Your heart, lungs, synapses and phalanges will all cease to function, and you will slowly begin to decompose, … Continue reading
…my body will also rest secure (Psalm 16:9b). This is one of those lines that I can read in two ways. When I read this in the context of the preceding verses, I think of the here and now. Because … Continue reading
Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices (Psalm 16:9a). When was the last time you praised God outside of church? Sometimes it’s not easy. I mean, if you start singing at the top of your voice in strange … Continue reading
Therefore my heart is glad…(Psalm 16:9a). Your heart The seat of your emotions–those somewhat turbulent, often troublesome, seldomtobetrusted emotions. Your heart, that can be so frail and so fickle and so foolish. So weak, so wicked Sorry, I’m out of … Continue reading