Daily Bible Reading “O God, My Heart is Fixed” (Psalm 108:1-13)25

Posted on October 13, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

O God, My Heart is Fixed

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 108:1-13. Psalm 108 is a Psalm of David in which he says his heart is fixed on the LORD. He declares he will sing and praise the LORD. He calls for the psaltery, harp and himself to awake early and praise the LORD. Do you wake up early and praise the LORD?

David promises to give praises to God among the people and to all the nations. He proclaims that the LORD is merciful and His mercy and truth reaches above the heavens. He declares that the LORD will be exalted above the heavens and His glory above the earth so His beloved will be delivered from death to salvation.

The Psalmist talks about the different parts of the world and what the LORD has to say about them. He asks God for deliverance from his enemies. He realizes the help of man is vain, but those who trust in the LORD will triumph.

So many times when we are in trouble we go to people to ask for help when our first response should be to seek the help of the LORD through prayer. Other people may have good intentions, though sometimes their help is in vain. The help of the LORD is our strong tower. We can lean on God to help us make the right decisions in our life.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 108:1-13

1 [A Song [or Psalm of David.]] O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.
2 Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.
3 I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people: and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.
4 For thy mercy is great above the heavens: and thy truth reacheth unto the clouds.
5 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth;
6 That thy beloved may be delivered: save with thy right hand, and answer me.
7 God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.
8 Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of mine head; Judah is my lawgiver;
9 Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe; over Philistia will I triumph.
10 Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?
11 Wilt not thou, O God, who hast cast us off? and wilt not thou, O God, go forth with our hosts?
12 Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.
13 Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.

Things to think about:

In what ways is your heart fixed on the LORD?
Do you love to sing the praises of the LORD?
David declares that the help of man is vain. In what ways have you found the help of man to be in vain?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 108 where David tells us his heart is fixed on praising and worshiping You. Help us to get our heart fixed on You as well. Help us to realize there is only so much man can do for us, but You, O LORD, are our comforter, our provider, our savior, and our LORD. You can provide all of our needs. You love us unconditionally. Help us to praise and worship You all the days of our lives. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory. – Psalm 108:1

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Psalm 119 has already been published in a book called: Psalm 119: Thy Word is a Lamp unto My Feet. The book of Psalms is one of Deborah’s favorite books of the Bible. It is a great book to read if you’re ever feeling down or need to renew your relationship with Christ. King David went through a lot of tough times in his lifetime, but he loved God and trusted God to protect him from his enemies.

The book of Psalms was written by various people. About half of it was attributed to King David, whether they were written by David or for David is questioned by some biblical scholars. Some of the Psalms were written by Asaph and some say they were written for the sons of Korah and even Moses and Solomon were writers of the Psalms. The Psalms consists of poetry that was primarily meant to be used as songs of praise to the Lord.

The Book of Psalms: Part 4 Chapters 91-118 contains thirty-six Daily Bible Reading Lessons. Each lesson contains a brief commentary by the author, the Daily Bible Reading Scriptures, a few questions for contemplation or discussion, and a prayer of the day. It is a great Bible study for individuals or group studies.

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Daily Bible Reading “Exalt and Praise the LORD” (Psalm 107:32-43)

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

Exalt and Praise the LORD

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 107:32-43. The Psalmist reminds us to exalt and praise the LORD in the congregation and assemblies of elders. What does the word “exalt” mean? Some of the words we may use to describe the word exalt are: to lift up, magnify, or glorify.

The Psalmist reminds us of God’s awesome power. God has the power to turn rivers into a wilderness and streams into dry ground, or vice versa. He can change a fruitful land into barren land. He causes the hungry to dwell there so they can plant crops and vineyards and watch His blessings cause food to grow and increase. He blesses the people and their cattle.

The people may go through seasons of being diminished and brought low by oppression, affliction, and sorrow. Have you ever noticed this in your own life cycle? You may go through times of everything going great. Then, you may have other times when sorrow and pain are prevalent in your life.

God pours contempt on princes and makes them to wander in the wilderness. He sets the poor on high and causes them to multiply and make families. The righteous see the works of the LORD and rejoice. Those who are wise will observe the ways of the LORD and understand His loving-kindness. What amazes you about the way the LORD works?

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 107:32-43

32 Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders.
33 He turneth rivers into a wilderness, and the watersprings into dry ground;
34 A fruitful land into barrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein.
35 He turneth the wilderness into a standing water, and dry ground into watersprings.
36 And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city for habitation;
37 And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of increase.
38 He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not their cattle to decrease.
39 Again, they are minished and brought low through oppression, affliction, and sorrow.
40 He poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the wilderness, where there is no way.
41 Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh him families like a flock.
42 The righteous shall see it, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.
43 Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD.

Things to think about:

What are some ways we can exalt the LORD?
How do you praise the LORD for His wondrous works?
Have you ever noticed how sometimes the poor are raised up and the wealthy brought low? How does that make you feel or how do you react?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 107, where the Psalmist reminds us to exalt and worship You. Help us to remember to lift You up not only when we are gathered as a congregation, but in our daily lives. Give us strength and courage during the many seasons of our lives. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and …

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– Psalm 107:32

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Daily Bible Reading “Praise the LORD” (Psalm 107:22-31)

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

Praise the LORD

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 107:22-31. In this portion of the chapter the Psalmist reminds us to offer the sacrifice of thanksgiving. Do you think of giving thanks to God as a sacrifice? What does it mean to offer a sacrifice?

In the Old Testament animal sacrifices were made as sacrifice for the people’s sins. In the New Testament Jesus was offered as a sacrifice on the cross for our sins. Today, we may sacrifice our time, money, praise, and good works for the LORD, not as redemption for our sins, but out of love and honor to Him. The Psalmist also encourages us to rejoice as we declare God’s wonderful works.

The Psalmist talks about how the fishermen see the works of the LORD when they are out on the boats catching their fish. When fishermen get into a storm they cry out to the LORD. God causes the sea to be still as He calms the waves and calms their fears as well. Jesus does the same for His disciples. The story is recorded in the Gospels in Matthew 8:23, Mark 4:35, and Luke 8:22.

I remember going fishing with my parents, grandmother, brother, and sisters one time when I was growing up. There wasn’t enough room for us all in one boat so Daddy rented another boat and tied them together so we could fish and not get lost from one another. A storm came up while we were out fishing. It is really scary when you’re in the middle of the water and a storm comes up. The waves start white-capping and rocking the boat. The water starts to splash overboard. I remember crying and praying my way back to the bank. I have never been so glad to get off the water and out of a boat in my life. Why do we wait until we are in a crisis to cry out to the LORD?

God wants us to talk to Him on a daily basis. He doesn’t want us to wait until we are in trouble. Instead of focusing on our circumstances, we need to focus on God and His ability to work on our behalf in our circumstances.

Several times in this chapter you will see the same verse: “Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men.” You think the Psalmist is trying to get a message across to us?

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 107:22-31

22 And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.

23 They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters;

24 These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep.

25 For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof.

26 They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble.

27 They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wits’ end.

28 Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.

29 He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.

30 Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.

31 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

Things to think about:

Have you ever been out on the water in a boat and a storm come up?
How does the storms of the sea compare to the storms of life we face?
Do you spend time daily talking with God or do you wait until trouble comes to call on His name?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 107 where the Psalmist reminds us to offer the sacrifice of thanksgiving to You. We rejoice in Your wonderful works. Thank You for being by our side not only in the storm, but in our daily walk with You. Help us to spend time daily communicating with You and not wait until the storm arises. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

– Psalm 107:31

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Daily Bible Reading “Let the Redeemed of the Lord Say So” (Psalm 107:1-21)

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

Let the Redeemed of the Lord Say So

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 107:1-21. The chapter reminds us, “O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: his mercy endureth for ever. Let the redeemed of the LORD say so.” Have you been redeemed by the blood of the lamb from the hand of the enemy?

The Psalmist talks about the children of Israel and how the LORD gathered them from the north, south, east, and west. They were wandering in the wilderness without any place to call home. They were hungry and thirsty. They cried out to the LORD. He delivered them and led them to their chosen city.

You will see the same verse several times throughout this chapter, “Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!” God satisfies those who long for Him and fills those who hunger and thirst for Him with His goodness. He sets the captives free, those who are bound by the chains of their rebellion against God.

The children of Israel caused a lot of their own problems by being discontent and disobedient to God. When they saw their distress and cried out to God, He heard their cries. He sent His Word and delivered them from their own destruction. How many times do we cause our own problems by being stubborn and rebellious?

As the redeemed of God we need to be obedient. We need worship and praise Him. We need to share the Gospel with others. As believers we’re called to share with the world the wonderful gift of salvation that they can have through Jesus Christ, God’s Son.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 107:1-21

1 O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
2 Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;
3 And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south.
4 They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in.
5 Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them.
6 Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses.
7 And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.
8 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
9 For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.
10 Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron;
11 Because they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned the counsel of the most High:
12 Therefore he brought down their heart with labour; they fell down, and there was none to help.
13 Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses.
14 He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder.
15 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
16 For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder.
17 Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.
18 Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death.
19 Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses.
20 He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
21 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

Things to think about:

For what do you give thanks to the LORD?
In what ways do you praise the LORD?
Do you only cry out to God when you are in trouble, or do you talk to Him on a daily basis?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We give thanks to You for Your mercy, goodness, loving-kindness, and wonderful works. Help us to be obedient and not rebellious. Help us to worship and praise You in spirit and truth. We love You, LORD. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from the …

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Daily Bible Reading “Save Us, O LORD” (Psalm 106:34-48)

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

Save Us, O LORD

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 106:34-48. The Israelites rebelled against the LORD. He commanded them to destroy the nations who refused to honor God, whose lands God gave to the Israelites, but they didn’t do as they were told. They socialized with the heathens, learned their ways, and served their idols.

The children of Israel even sacrificed their own sons and daughters to the idols of Canaan. Can you imagine shedding the innocent blood of their sons and daughters to the idols? Because of their disobedience, the land was polluted with innocent blood and they defiled themselves with their own works of iniquity.

The wrath of the LORD was kindled against them so much that He abhorred His inheritance. Because of their disobedience, He gave them over to their enemies and left those who hated them to rule over them. God delivered His chosen ones so many times, but they kept doing wrong and getting themselves into situations that weren’t pleasing to Him.

But God still remembered His covenant with the people of Israel. He heard their cry when they called to Him. He made the people who took them into captivity take pity on them. He is a merciful and loving God even when we fail to love Him and serve Him.

The Psalmist cries out to God to save them and deliver them from the heathen so they may give thanks and praise the LORD. He ends the Psalm by saying, “Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD.”

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 106:34-48

34 They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the LORD commanded them:
35 But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works.
36 And they served their idols: which were a snare unto them.
37 Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto devils,
38 And shed innocent blood, even the blood of their sons and of their daughters, whom they sacrificed unto the idols of Canaan: and the land was polluted with blood.
39 Thus were they defiled with their own works, and went a whoring with their own inventions.
40 Therefore was the wrath of the LORD kindled against his people, insomuch that he abhorred his own inheritance.
41 And he gave them into the hand of the heathen; and they that hated them ruled over them.
42 Their enemies also oppressed them, and they were brought into subjection under their hand.
43 Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked him with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity.
44 Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry:
45 And he remembered for them his covenant, and repented according to the multitude of his mercies.
46 He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives.
47 Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from among the heathen, to give thanks unto thy holy name, and to triumph in thy praise.
48 Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD.

Things to think about:

In what ways did the children of Israel turn their backs on God?
How do we at times turn our backs on God?
Why did God show them mercy despite their disobedience?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 106 where the Psalmist reminds us that even though the children of Israel were disobedient You showed mercy toward them. Help us to be obedient children of God and do our best to honor and praise You forever. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from among the heathen, to give thanks unto thy holy name, and to triumph in thy praise.

– Psalm 106:47

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