Devotions
Embracing Forgiveness (Psalm 103)
Psalm 103 has been referred to as “a pure note of praise” (Leupold). Maclaren observes that “there are no clouds in the horizon, nor notes of sadness in the music, of this psalm. No purer outburst of thankfulness enriches the church.” This is significant given that...
God Unchanging (Psalm 102)
The ancient Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, once said, “Man cannot step into the same river twice.” His point was that things are always subject to change. If you step into a river and then into the same river moments later, things have changed, even if imperceptibly....
Opposing Evil (Psalm 101)
I think it’s fair to say that we live in an age in which we are encouraged to be tolerant. It is considered unloving and bigoted to speak out against others’ actions and beliefs. Everybody has a right to behave in the way in which he or she believes is best and no one...
Worshipping Well (Psalm 100)
We have been considering, in recent days, a mini collection of royal psalms, which sing of Yahweh’s universal praise and call all nations to recognise him as King. Psalm 100 brings this collection to a close. This is a loud psalm. The psalmist invites the reader to...
Confidence in Consistency (Psalm 99)
The concept of divine holiness is rich in Scripture. It implies otherness (that God is entirely separate from and over his creation) and purity (that God is light and in him is no darkness at all) but, biblically, the idea also implies consistency. Because he is holy,...
Community Witness (Psalm 98)
Psalm 98 continues the theme of divine kingship and is, therefore, in many respects quite similar to the psalms that surround it. Once again, the psalmist sings joyfully to God as king. Once again, he rejoices in the “marvellous things” that the king has done for his...