Category Archives: Psalms

Those who Dreamed

Posted on June 28, 2015 by wamplerp

When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed.  Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for … Continue reading →

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The Snare has Been Broken

Posted on June 26, 2015 by wamplerp

If the Lord had not been on our side— let Israel say— if the Lord had not been on our side when people attacked us, they would have swallowed us alive when their anger flared against us; the flood would … Continue reading →

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Fleeing Seas and Repentant Rivers

Posted on June 25, 2015 by wamplerp

When Israel came out of Egypt, Jacob from a people of foreign tongue, Judah became God’s sanctuary, Israel his dominion. The sea looked and fled, the Jordan turned back; the mountains leaped like rams, the hills like lambs. Why was … Continue reading →

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Puzzling Pronouns

Posted on June 20, 2015 by wamplerp

The Lord says to my lord:  “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.” The Lord will extend your mighty scepter from Zion, saying, “Rule in the midst of your enemies!” Your troops … Continue reading →

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Murky Water – Clothed in Cursing

Posted on June 19, 2015 by wamplerp

Appoint someone evil to oppose my enemy; let an accuser stand at his right hand. When he is tried, let him be found guilty, and may his prayers condemn him. May his days be few; may another take his place … Continue reading →

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Ponder the Loving Deeds of the Lord

Posted on June 16, 2015 by wamplerp

God wants our souls to want Him like a deer pants for water during dry spiritual times. Continue reading →

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Merchants on the Mighty Waters

Posted on June 16, 2015 by wamplerp

Some went out on the sea in ships; they were merchants on the mighty waters. They saw the works of the Lord , his wonderful deeds in the deep. For he spoke and stirred up a tempest that lifted high … Continue reading →

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Meribah Remembered

Posted on June 14, 2015 by wamplerp

They yoke themselves to the Baal of Peor and ate sacrifices offered to lifeless gods; they aroused the Lord ’s anger by their wicked deeds, and a plague broke out among them. But Phinehas stood up and intervened, and the … Continue reading →

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Red Sea Rebuke Revisited

Posted on June 13, 2015 by wamplerp

We have sinned, even as our ancestors did; we have done wrong and acted wickedly. When our ancestors were in Egypt, they gave no thought to your miracles; they did not remember your many kindnesses, and they rebelled by the … Continue reading →

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Like a River in the Desert

Posted on June 10, 2015 by wamplerp

He turned their waters into blood, causing their fish to die. Their land teemed with frogs, which went up into the bedrooms of their rulers. He spoke, and there came swarms of flies, and gnats throughout their country. He turned … Continue reading →

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