An Exposition of Pslam CVII

First we see our distresses(6). This is the first and the most troublesome of the problems. You see distress as a re-occurring theme throughout the whole chapter. Distress seems to go hand-in-hand with all these other things (6, 13, 19, 28) How do we get victory over our distresses? 'Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!' (8)

Second observe victory over darkness(10). Darkness is talking about the sins that hold us down (10) How do we get out from under these sins that hold us captive? 'Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!' (15)

Thirdly we see people and their destructions(20). This comes from a mixture of ignorance and sin (17) How do you keep yourself from the destruction of sin? 'Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!' (21)

Fourthly we have an issue with being down (26). We must keep in mind that all the storms of life that are sent our way are from the LORD (25) How do we get out of the storms of life? 'Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!' (31)

The psalmist here is urging, begging, and imploring us to give praise to the LORD. In scripture the exclamation point is not used very often. But we find here it is used 4 times, in this passage alone! In fact after verse 32 all there is, is praising. The answer to a ton of our problems is to just simply praise the LORD for what He has done in our lives!!!

What the World Needs

The world does not need hymnals and pianos. The world does not need choirs and robs. The world does not need Sunday School and Goodwill stores. The world does not need Spurgeon and John Piper. The World does not need Baptist and Presbyterians. The World does not need The Convention or the Independents. The world needs Jesus. The world needs to know Jesus loves them. The world needs Jesus.

Lets Talk about Jesus!

There are two things we don’t do enough. Break into random song and talk about Jesus. Jesus knew the thoughts of every man. This grieved him so much. God can not stand sin. So if Christ knew the every thought of every man don’t you think this would have caused him to be sad? But you know what? Christ was the happiest man that every lived. He counted the cross a joy. We as Christians aught the be the happiest people on the earth. What does the world have to offer? We have so much more to be happy for. Crack a smile and follow Christs’ example of Joy :)
- Thanks to Chris in Greek class two weeks ago for this

GET A GRIP!!!

GET A GRIP!!! Ever hear that old saying? Someone basically telling you to check back into reality? Someone telling you to get a grip on life? James tells us in chapter iv and verse 14 '...ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is a vapour,' You can't know what tomorrow has for you, its like a vapour. Have you ever tried to grab a cloud or a whisp of smoke? You can't get a handle on it. You can't get a grip on life either. Only God knows what tomorrow holds. Get a tight grip on God, and you will you have a good grip on life.

Westminster of the Week!

III. God, in His ordinary providence, makes use of means, yet is free to work without, above, and against them, at His pleasure.

V. The most wise, righteous, and gracious God does oftentimes leave, for a season, His own children to manifold temptations, and the corruption of their own hearts, to chastise them for their former sins, or to discover unto them the hidden strength of corruption and deceitfulness of their hearts, that they may be humbled; and, to raise them to a more close and constant dependence for their support upon Himself, and to make them more watchful against all future occasions of sin, and for sundry other just and holy ends.

Why do bad things happen to good people?

This is an age old question. And one that plagues us all at one time or the other. I hope to look at what the Bible has to say about things.

What is considered good? Job says in chapter ii in the tenth verse “…shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil?” Good is whatever God wants to do. It says in verse 6 of the same chapter that God says to Satan “Behold, he is in thine hand;” (talking about Job). Can God giving Job over to the Devil really be a good thing? Well with out it…would there be the encouraging book of Job?

What is considered bad? In Romans chapter iii and verse 12 “…There is none that doeth good, no, not one.” Any man that has not come to the repentance of his sin and put his God-given faith in Christ is not good in any way shape or form. But I do good things. With out faith from God any works you do are no good. Can an unsaved individual really do anything good then?

Westminster of the Week!

Of the Head of the Church:
VI. There is no other head of the Church but the Lord Jesus Christ. Nor can the Pope of Rome, in any sense, be head thereof; but is that Antichrist, that man of sin, and son of perdition, that exalts himself, in the Church, against Christ and all that is called God.
- XXV

Mind Set

I don't care where I go
I don't care what I do
I don't care who I am with
I don't care when I die
Why?
...fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.
- Ecc. xii.13

John Knox: Just a Good Thought!

Let no day slip or want some comfort received from the mouth of God. Open your ears, and he will speak even pleasant things to your heart. Close not your eyes, but diligently let them behold what portion of substance is left to you within your Father’s testament. Let your tongues learn to praise the gracious goodness of him, whose mere mercy has called you from darkness to life.

Westminster of the Week!

Selections from Chapter XXI: Worship of God

...The light of nature shows that there is a God, who has lordship and sovereignty over all, is good, and does good unto all, and is therefore to be feared, loved, praised, called upon, trusted in, and served, with all the heart, and with all the soul, and with all the might.

...Prayer, with thanksgiving, being one special part of religious worship, is by God required of all men: and, that it may be accepted, it is to be made in the name of the Son, by the help of His Spirit, according to His will, with understanding, reverence, humility, fervency, faith, love and perseverance; and, if vocal, in a known tongue.

...God is to be worshipped everywhere, in spirit and truth;[29] as, in private families daily, and in secret, each one by himself;[32] so, more solemnly in the public assemblies, which are not carelessly or wilfully to be neglected, or forsaken, when God, by His Word or providence, calls thereunto.

Spurgeon on Missions:

'...but I will only say, that, in comparison with Paul, we are less than nothing, and vanity; little, insignificant, Lilliputian creatures, who can hardly be seen in comparison with those gigantic men of old.'

Wierd name!

God has called me the the country of Scotland. One of the Reformers that I look up to the most is John Knox. Not just because of his reform of the the entire religious mindset of an entire European country, but because of his devotion to God and the poeople of Scotland.

- In the jails and prisons, as well as at the stake, God's devoted children suffered beyond description. The whole land was a scene of desolation. Many were burned alive for their faith and devotion to the Protestant religion. The great heart of John Knox was deeply moved. Night and day he cried at God to save Scotland.
At one time Knox was so greatly burdened for Scotland that he retired for secret prayer, but was soon discovered by some of his friends, by his groans. They heard him groan out, "Give me Scotland, else I die!" Then after a few moments they heard him repeat these same words. "Give me Scotland, else I die!" They heard him breathe out the longings of his soul until he found relief. God gave him Scotland. -

Westminster of the Week!

III. In the unity of the Godhead there be three Persons of one substance, power, and eternity: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost. The Father is of none, neither begotten nor proceeding; the Son is eternally begotten of the Father; the Holy Ghost eternally proceeding from the Father and the Son. - Westminster Conffesions chp. ii

Old: does this blog fart dust?

- This should and shall remain a blog for my thoughts on the Bible and what it has to say, not what I have to say about it. Now I know what you are thinking...old?...why old? There is nothing cool nor excitting about anything old.

This is very very true. I don't like the term 'Old Time...' Why James? I'm gald you asked class. Cause God is new everyday. His mercies were new this morning for you. And that song in your mouth...it's new. And the creature you are...it's a new one.

But I think all together we need to get back to the theology and thinking of the 'Old Timers' if you will. What faith did our for-fathers have. What drive to serve God and live out and out for Him. I think we have def missed something. I want to get back to their way of thinking and most importantly their view of the the Almighty Creator.

So if you like: Tozer, Knox, Luther, Calvin, (and the list shal grow) you will like this blog...I hope. -