Bringing Them Their Own Iniquity - Psalms 94:23

In Psalms ninety-four the Psalmist said, “the LORD is my defense; and my God is the rock of my refuge” and in chapter ninety-four and verse twenty-two of Psalms the Psalmist said, “he shall bring upon them their own iniquity” where we read,

And he shall bring upon them their own iniquity, and shall cut them off in their own wickedness;

yes, the LORD our God shall cut them off.

The verse begins, “And he shall bring upon them their own iniquity, and shall cut them off in their own wickedness; ” The Psalmist began with the words, “and he shall bring upon them” or “and he, Jehovah God, will return, restore, refresh and repair” “their own iniquity” which means “their, the wicked people's, own trouble, sorrow, idolatry and sorrow”, “and shall cut them off” or “and will exterminate, put an end to, extirpate and terminate the wicked people” “in their own wickedness” which means “within their, the wicked people's, own bad, evil, disagreeableness, malignancy and unpleasantness”. The Psalmist said Jehovah God will return to people who are wicked the evil they have in their own lives, and he would put an end to their evil and wrong.

The verse goes on to say, “yes, the LORD our God shall cut them off.” The Psalmist continued with the words, “yes, the LORD” or “even so and indeed Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the One True God” “our God” which means “our, the Psalmist and the people's, Divine judge, ruler and Supreme God” “shall cut them off” or “will destroy, put an end to, exterminate and extirpate the people who are wicked”. The Psalmist confirmed that Jehovah God who is the Divine judge would exterminate and destroy the people who commit wickedness.

When we consider the words in this verse, we see how the Psalmist referred to the way Jehovah God would avenge Himself of people who are wicked, and He would exterminate and destroy them. This is not the way God desires it to be, and He sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind to make a way to escape His judgment. God will forgive and save every person who believes and trusts in His Son Jesus as their personal “Savior and Lord”, and He will contend with and judge every person who refuses and rejects Jesus to rule over their lives.

Next time we begin a new chapter and see the Psalmist say, “O come, let us sing unto the LORD”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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The LORD is My Defense - Psalms 94:22

In Psalms ninety-four the Psalmist asked, “Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with you, which frames mischief by a law? They gather themselves together against the soul of the righteous, and condemn the innocent blood” and in chapter ninety-four and verse twenty-two of Psalms the Psalmist said, “the LORD is my defense” where we read,

But the LORD is my defense; and my God is the rock of my refuge.

The verse begins, “But the LORD is my defense;” The Psalmist began with the words, “but the LORD” or “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the One True God” “is my defense” which means “exists as my, the Psalmist's, high place, refuge, secure height, retreat and stronghold”. The Psalmist said Jehovah God existed as his refuge, retreat and stronghold.

The verse continues, “and my God is the rock of my refuge.” The Psalmist added the words, “and my God” or “and my, the Psalmist's, Divine judge, ruler and Supreme God” “is the rock” which means “exists as the stone, boulder and strong foundation” “of my refuge” or “pertaining to my, the Psalmist's, shelter from danger, falsehood and truth”. The Psalmist said Jehovah God exists as the Divine judge and Supreme God belonging to his shelter from danger and truth.

When we think through the words in this verse, we see how the Psalmist proclaimed Jehovah God to be his protection, stronghold and retreat. He said the Divine judge and Supreme God existed as his strong foundation and his shelter from danger and falsehood. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life, and no man comes to the Father but by me” (See John 14:6), and He desires to be our “Savior and Lord”. He gave His life on the cross for our sins, and when we believe and trust in Him, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and exist as our “defense” and “refuge” for all our days on earth and forever in Heaven to come.

Next time the Psalmist says, “he shall bring upon them their own iniquity”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

 

Gathering Against the Righteous - Psalms 94:21

In Psalms ninety-four the Psalmist asked, “Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with you, which frames mischief by a law?” and in chapter ninety-four and verse twenty-one of Psalms the Psalmist said, “they gather themselves together against the soul of the righteous” where we read,

They gather themselves together against the soul of the righteous, and condemn the innocent blood.

The verse begins, “They gather themselves together against the soul of the righteous, ...” The Psalmist began with the words, “they gather themselves together” or “they, the people who commit wickedness, assemble, penetrate, cut, attack, invade into crowds and troops” “against the soul” which means “in opposition to the heart, mind, will, desires, living being and seat of emotions and passions” “of the righteous” or “belonging to people who are right, just, correct and lawful”. The Psalmist referred to how wicked people assemble together in opposition to the heart, mind and will of people who are right, correct, just and lawful.

The verse goes on to say, “... and condemn the innocent blood.” The Psalmist continued with the words, “and condemn” or “and act wickedly, declare guilty, violate and disturb” “the innocent blood” which means “the guiltless, blameless, clean, clear and free in blood”. The Psalmist said the wicked violate, declare guilty and violate people who are blameless, clean and free.

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we learn how the Psalmist said people who commit evil and wickedness assemble together in opposition to those who are right and just. They declare the guiltless to be guilty, and they cast blame upon the blameless. In order to justify themselves and their wicked ways, they feel a need to collectively “condemn” people who make them feel “guilty”. God set forth His law and commandments, and anyone who violates His law is wrong and has sin in their lives. The law show us our sinfulness, because “all have sinned and come short of the glory of God”. (See Romans 3:23) God sent His Son Jesus to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind, and when we yield our lives to Him, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and protect us against those who assemble to violate and disturb us in our innocence with God.

Next time the Psalmist says, “the LORD is my defense”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

 

The Fellowship of the Throne of Iniquity? - Psalms 94:20

In Psalms ninety-four the Psalmist said, “In the multitude of my thoughts within me your comforts delight my soul” and in chapter ninety-four and verse twenty of Psalms the Psalmist asked, “Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with you?” where we read,

Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with you, which frames mischief by a law?

The verse begins, “Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with you, ...” The Psalmist began with the words, “shall the throne” or “will the seat of honor, royal dignity, authority and power” “of iniquity” which means “belonging to engulfing ruin, destruction, calamity, perverseness, naughtiness and mischievousness” “have fellowship with you” or “be united, joined, coupled, in a league and bound together alongside and beside you, people who are wicked and unjust”. The Psalmist questioned whether the royal dignity and authority belonging to people who are destructive and perverse being united and joined to the following people.

The verse continues, “... which frames mischief by a law?” The Psalmist added the words, “which frames mischief” or “who forms, fashions, predetermines and pre-ordains toil, trouble and labor” “by a law” which means “through the use of a statute, ordinance, decree and commandment”? The Psalmist referred to people who form and fashion trouble and labor by the use of an ordinance, decree or commandment.

When we consider the words in this verse, we see how the Psalmist wondered whether people who are unjust can claim that Jehovah “God is on their side” when they make rules and laws that permits their wrongs and errors. When people violate God's commandments, they desire to maintain their sin by a making man-made law that justifies their wrongs. This, however, does not change the law and ways of God, and every person will be judged by God's law and not their own. God set the standard, and He knows people violate it. This is sin. Sin means to “miss the mark”, and when we break God's law, we sin against God and are separated from Him. God sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind, and when we believe and trust in Him as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Changing God's law to accommodate our sinful ways will not save us eternally, and those who are wise will understand that God knows the truth, and He is willing to justify all who humble themselves, repent of their sins and come to Him.

Next time the Psalmist says, “they gather themselves together”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

 

The Multitude of My Thoughts - Psalms 94:19

In Psalms ninety-four the Psalmist said, “When I said, My foot slipped; your mercy, O LORD, held me up” and in chapter ninety-four and verse nineteen of Psalms the Psalmist shared about, “the multitude of my thoughts” where we read,

In the multitude of my thoughts within me your comforts delight my soul.

The verse begins, “In the multitude of my thoughts within me ...” The Psalmist began with the words, “in the multitude” or “in the abundance, greatness and numerous amount” “of my thoughts” which means “of my, the Psalmist's, disquieting and cogitation” “within me” or “inside, the inner part and midst of me, the Psalmist”. The Psalmist considered the numerous amount of cogitations that were in his mind.

The verse goes on to say, “... your comforts delight my soul.” The Psalmist continued with the words, “your comforts” or “your, Jehovah God's, consolation, compassion and solace” “delight my soul” which means “stroke, smear over and please my, the Psalmist's, inner man, mind, heart, desires, living being and seat of emotions and appetites”. The Psalmist said Jehovah God's consolation and compassion pleased his inner man, mind and heart.

When we think through the words in this verse, we see how the Psalmist benefitted greatly from having numerous thoughts about the compassion and solace of Jehovah God. God loves people, and when we turn our thoughts to how much He cares for us, we too shall “delight” within our “souls” over His compassion. God demonstrated His love toward us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ Jesus His Son died for us. (See Romans 5:8) Jesus came into the world to die on the cross for our sins, and when we yield ourselves to Him, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and fill our abundant thoughts about Him with great joy and pleasure.

Next time the Psalmist asks, “Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with you?”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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When My Foot Slipped - Psalms 94:18

In Psalms ninety-four the Psalmist said, “Unless the LORD had been my help, my soul had almost dwelt in silence” and in chapter ninety-four and verse eighteen of Psalms the Psalmist said, “ when I said, my foot slipped” where we read,

When I said, My foot slipped; your mercy, O LORD, held me up.

The verse begins, “When I said, My foot slipped;” The Psalmist began with the words, “when I said” or “at the time and moment I, the Psalmist, uttered, declared and proclaimed”, “my foot slipped” which means “my, the Psalmist's, physical foot or step tottered, shook, moved, dislodged and was overthrown”. The Psalmist referred to the time and moment that proclaimed his “physical foot or step shook and tottered”.

The verse continues, “your mercy, O LORD, held me up.” The Psalmist added the words, “your mercy” or “your, Jehovah God's, goodness, kindness and faithfulness”, “O LORD” which means “O Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the One True God”, “held me up” or “supported, sustained, stayed, established, strengthened and comforted me, the Psalmist”. The Psalmist said Jehovah God's goodness, kindness and faithfulness supported, sustained and comforted him.

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we see how the Psalmist was nearly tripped up by the fact that he realized without Jehovah God's help his soul would have continued in silence. God's goodness and faithfulness were important in the Psalmist's life, and when we realize God sent His Son Jesus into the world to die for our sins, we should see the importance of God's “mercy” as well. God loves us, and He wants us to live with Him forever. When we believe and trust in Jesus as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and help us to realize how He sustains, strengthens and comforts us by the power of His Holy Spirit and His “mercy”.

Next time the Psalmist shared about, “the multitude of my thoughts”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".