Crying to the LORD Out of the Depths - Psalms 130:1

Psalms one hundred thirty begins with the phrase, “[[A Song of degrees.]]” which breaks down, “A Song” or “a musical or lyrical ode” “of degrees” which means “pertaining to steps, stairs and ascents” and in verse one the Psalmist said, “Out of the depths have I cried unto you, O LORD” where we read,

Out of the depths have I cried unto you, O LORD.

The verse begins, “out of the depths ...” The Psalmist began with the word, “out” or “separate and apart” “of the depths” which means “from the deep places of distress”. The Psalmist referred to his time of deep distress where he did the following.

The verse continues, “... have I cried unto you, O LORD.” The Psalmist added the words, “have I cried” or “have I, the Psalmist, called out, uttered a loud sound and shouted for help” “unto you” which means “to you, Jehovah God”, “O LORD” or “O Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the One True God”. The Psalmist shared how he called out to Jehovah God from his position of deep distress.

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we learn how the Psalmist called out to Jehovah God in the midst of his deep distress. There is no one better upon whom to call. God loves us, and He knows the circumstances and situations we are enduring. He proved His love to us when He sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind, and when we surrender to Him as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and hear our cries when we fall into times of deep distress.

Next time the Psalmist says, “Lord, hear my voice”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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Not Saying the Blessing of the LORD - Psalms 129:8

In Psalms one hundred twenty-nine the Psalmist said about those who hate “Zion”, “Let them be as the grass upon the housetops, which withers afore it grows up. Wherewith the mower fills not his hand; nor he that binds sheaves his bosom”, and in chapter one hundred and twenty-nine and verse eight the Psalmist said, “neither do they which go by say, The blessing of the LORD be upon you” where we read,

Neither do they which go by say, The blessing of the LORD be upon you:

we bless you in the name of the LORD.

The verse begins, “Neither do they which go by say, The blessing of the LORD be upon you:” The Psalmist began with the words, “neither do they which go by” or “no and not in any way do they, the adversaries of the Psalmist and Zion, who pass over, through and away” “say” which means “utter, declare and proclaim”, “the blessing” or “the prosperity, peace and praise” “of the LORD” which means “belonging to Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the One True God” “be upon you” or “exist on you, the Psalmist and the people of Zion”. The Psalmist said the people who passed by him and the people of “Zion” did not proclaim upon them the prosperity and peace belonging to Jehovah God.

The verse goes on to say, “we bless you in the name of the LORD.” The Psalmist continued with the words, “we bless you” or “we, the people passing by, adore, salute and congratulate you, the Psalmist and the people in Zion” “in the name” which means “within the fame, reputation and glory” “of the LORD” or “belonging to Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the One True God”. The Psalmist said the people passing by him and the people of “Zion” did not salute and congratulate the according to Jehovah God's fame, reputation and glory.

When we consider the words in this verse, we see how the Psalmist shared that people passing by him and the people of “Zion” in no way blessed them in Jehovah God's “name”. In other words, they avoided “blessing” them at all. God loves the people of Israel, and He chose them to be the nation through whom the entire world would not only be blessed, but would also receive His salvation through His Son Jesus. (See Genesis 18:18, 22:18 and Galatians 3:8) Jesus was sent by His Father God to the earth through the lineage of Israel 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 teach us the value of loving the people of ”Zion” like He does.

Next time we begin a new chapter and see the Psalmist say, “Out of the depths have I cried unto you, O LORD”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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The Mower Not Filling His Hand - Psalms 129:7

In Psalms one hundred twenty-nine the Psalmist said about people who hate Zion, “Let them be as the grass upon the housetops, which withers afore it grows up”, and in chapter one hundred and twenty-nine and verse seven of Psalms the Psalmist said, “the mower fills not his hand” where we read,

Wherewith the mower fills not his hand; nor he that binds sheaves his bosom.

The verse begins, “Wherewith the mower fills not his hand;” The Psalmist began with the words, “wherewith the mower” or “in which the reaper or harvester” “fills not his hand” which means “does not make abundant, satisfy or accomplished his quota or allotment within his, the reapers, physical hand”. The Psalmist wanted those who hate “Zion” to be like a harvester who is unable to gather his allotted amount with his physical hands.

The verse continues, “nor he that binds sheaves his bosom.” The Psalmist added the words, “nor he that binds sheaves” or “no and not in any way he, the reaper, who gathers, piles up and makes merchandise within” “his bosom” which means “the core part of the garment worn by the reaper or between his arms”. The Psalmist said the person who reaps grain and gathers it into his arms or garment will not be able to do so to his full capacity.

When we think through the words in this verse, we discover two more ways the Psalmist wanted the people who “hate Zion” to experience. Harvesters that are unable to gather a full crop in their hands and garments was what the Psalmist wanted for those opposed to “Zion”. God wants to supply the needs of everyone, however, when they refuse to receive His Son Jesus as their personal “Savior and Lord”, He will not forgive their sins, they will not live with Him in Heaven forever and they shall forever have a shortage when they attempt to harvest after the end of their time on earth. Let all who read these words take heed and surrender to Jehovah God.

Next time the Psalmist says, “neither do they which go by say, The blessing of the LORD be upon you”, 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".

 

As Grass Upon the Housetops - Psalms 129:6

In Psalms one hundred twenty-nine the Psalmist said, “Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion”, and in chapter one hundred and twenty-nine and verse six of Psalms the Psalmist added, “let them be as the grass” where we read,

Let them be as the grass upon the housetops, which withers afore it grows up:

The verse begins, “Let them be as the grass upon the housetops, ...” The Psalmist began with the words, “let them be as the grass” or “allow and permit them, the foes of the Psalmist and Zion, exist as the quickly perishing hay, herb or leeks” “upon the housetops” which means “on the roofs or tops of the houses”. The Psalmist appealed to Jehovah God to allow the adversaries of “Zion” to exist like “grass” that fades away on a roof.

The verse goes on to say, “... which withers afore it grows up:” The Psalmist continued with the words, “which withers” or “that becomes dry, without moisture and dried up” “afore it grows up” which means “before it, the grass, is drawn out, takes off and shoots forth”. The Psalmist added that he wanted the foes of “Zion” to be like “grass” that becomes dried up before it ever shoots forth it's blade.

When we meditate the words in this verse, we learn the fate the Psalmist desired for people who “hate Zion”. He wanted Jehovah God to allow them to become like dried up “grass” on a roof that never shoots forth it's blade. God loves everyone, but when they oppose Him and that which He loves, they come into direct conflict with His ability to provide prosperity and advancement in life. God sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind, and when we yield our lives to Him as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and contend with those who oppose Him and “Zion” whenever they demonstrate their hatred.

Next time the Psalmist says, “the mower fills not his hand”, 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".

 

Them that Hate You - Psalms 129:5

In Psalms one hundred twenty-nine the Psalmist said, “The LORD is righteous: he has cut asunder the cords of the wicked”, and in chapter one hundred and twenty-nine and verse five of Psalms the Psalmist shared about, “them … that hate you” where we read,

Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion.

The verse begins, “Let them all be confounded and turned back ...” The Psalmist began with the words, “let them all” or “allow and permit each, every, the whole and everyone of them, the people who were against the following” “be confounded” which means “exist as shamed, disconcerted and disappointed” “and turned back” or “and returned, backslid and repulsed”. The Psalmist wanted Jehovah God to allow the adversaries of the following to be ashamed, disagreeable and repulsed.

The verse continues, “... that hate Zion.” The Psalmist added the words, “that hate” or “who are as foes, adversaries and enemies of” “Zion” whose name means “parched place” and was “another name for Jerusalem especially in the prophetic books”. The Psalmist said the people who are enemies to “Zion” or “Jerusalem” are the ones he wanted Jehovah God to make ashamed and repulsed.

When we consider the words in this verse, we learn how the Psalmist wanted every one of the people who were opposed to “Jerusalem” to be ashamed, disappointed and rejected. God loves people, however, those who are opposed to the ones He loves contend with Him. When we realize that “God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (See John 3:16), we have the opportunity to receive Him as our personal “Savior and Lord”. When we do, we receive forgiveness of sins, eternal life and a love for “Zion” and “Jerusalem like He does. If not, we become the enemies of “Zion” and God Himself, and woe be to those who remain in that state.

Next time the Psalmist shares about, “let them be as grass”, 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 LORD is Righteous - Psalms 129:4

In Psalms one hundred twenty-nine the Psalmist said, “The plowers plowed upon my back: they made long their furrows”, and in chapter one hundred and twenty-nine and verse four of Psalms the Psalmist said, “the LORD is righteous” where we read,

The LORD is righteous: he has cut asunder the cords of the wicked.

The verse begins, “The LORD is righteous:” The Psalmist began with the words, “the LORD” or “Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the One True God” “is righteous” which means “exists as right, just, lawful and correct”. The Psalmist said Jehovah God exists as right, just and lawful.

The verse goes on to say, “he has cut asunder the cords of the wicked.” The Psalmist continued with the words, “he has cut asunder” or “he, Jehovah God, has cut off, hewn in pieces and chopped off” “the cords” which means “the ropes, cordage, chains and foliage” “of the wicked” or “belonging to the people who are criminal, guilty of crimes, evil and hostile to God”. The Psalmist shared how Jehovah God has chopped off the ropes and chains belonging to people who are evil and hostile to Him.

When we consider the words in this verse, we see how the Psalmist declared Jehovah God to be right and just, and He shared how God cut in pieces the binding ropes and chains of evil people who were hostile to Him. God invites everyone to have a personal relationship with Him through His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind, and when we believe and trust in Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and cut off the binding ropes and chains of those who are our foes and adversaries.

Next time the Psalmist says, “Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion”, 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".