Daily Bible Reading “Hear My Prayer, O God” (Psalm 55:1-23)

Posted on June 23, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

Hear My Prayer, O God

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 55:1-23. Psalm 55 is a Psalm of David to the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, (a song or poem of contemplation). David calls out to God to listen to his prayer and not to hide from his pleas for favor.

David was restless and anxious because of his enemies who constantly taunted and threatened him. His heart hurt and he wished he could fly like a dove, far away in the desert to be at peace.

David asked God to destroy his enemies and divide their tongues because they had caused violence and strife in the city. He said they walked around the walls day and night doing mischievous things and causing sorrow in the city. Wickedness, deceit, and treachery never departed from her streets.

If the people threatening and slandering David had been his enemies, he could have borne the abuse, but his own friends challenged him, which caused him much grief and sorrow. Have you ever experienced having your friends turn their backs on you? Or find out they’re not really on your side? Have you even had people at church turn against you? David responded by calling on the LORD.

David did not have mercy on them when he asked God to let death overtake them quickly, and let them go straight to hell. David was tired of their wickedness.

David said as for him, he cried out to God morning, night, and at noon. He had confidence that the LORD heard his cries and would save him.

David declared that God had delivered his soul in peace from the battle that was against him. He knew that God heard his pleas, and would afflict those who came against him because they didn’t fear God.

“Cast your burden on the LORD, and He will sustain you. He will never suffer the righteous to be moved.” David had confidence in God that he would take care of his enemies. He knew that God wouldn’t let these deceitful men continue to live like this. David trusted God completely to protect him from those who had turned their back on him.

I have had times like David, haven’t you? When I became a Christian author, I thought all my family, friends, and church family would support me completely. That was not necessarily true. I have had complete strangers send me ugly emails telling me to stop sharing God’s Word. I have had family members say cutting remarks about me being on the computer so much. I have had friends who stopped following me on social media. Some of the people I thought would support me the most have turned their backs on me.

Sometimes people are jealous when you succeed at doing something, or they may think or even say, “Who do they think they are.” I know I’m not perfect, but I strive to do what the LORD wants me to do. I’d love to have everybody’s support, but I know that’s not realistic. All I can do is do what I think the LORD wants me to and let Him deal with the rest. Don’t let anybody stop you from doing what you feel the Lord wants you to do.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 55:1-23

1 To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David. Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.
2 Attend unto me, and hear me: I mourn in my complaint, and make a noise;
3 Because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the wicked: for they cast iniquity upon me, and in wrath they hate me.
4 My heart is sore pained within me: and the terrors of death are fallen upon me.
5 Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me.
6 And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.
7 Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. Selah.
8 I would hasten my escape from the windy storm and tempest.
9 Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and strife in the city.
10 Day and night they go about it upon the walls thereof: mischief also and sorrow are in the midst of it.
11 Wickedness is in the midst thereof: deceit and guile depart not from her streets.
12 For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it: neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I would have hid myself from him:
13 But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance.
14 We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company.
15 Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them.
16 As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me.
17 Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.
18 He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me.
19 God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.
20 He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.
21 The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.
22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
23 But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.

Things to think about:

Was David’s battle with his enemy in this Scripture or was it with someone who was supposed to be his friend? How do we know?
What did David want God to do with those who were opposing him?
Has anything like this ever happened to you? If so, when?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we read this Scripture in the book of Psalms we see that David was distraught. He poured his heart out to You and begged for Your help. Help us to know that You are always there for us and when life is closing in we can call out to You. Help us to have faith that You will hear and answer our prayers. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication. – Psalm 55:1

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The Book of Psalms: Part 2 Chapters 31-60 by Deborah H. Bateman is 27th book in the Daily Bible Reading Series. The book of Psalms contains 150 chapters. Deborah divided The Book of Psalms into five books to make it easier to read and study. Each book will contain approximately thirty chapters from the book of Psalms.

Psalm 119 will not be included in The Book of Psalms since Deborah has already published a book about it 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.

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Daily Bible Reading “God is My Deliverer” (Psalm 54:1-7)

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

God is My Deliverer

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 54:1-7. Psalm 54 is a Psalm of David to the Chief Musician for stringed instruments. The Ziphims, who were the people of Ziph, went to Saul and told him that David was hiding among them.

David cries out, “Hear my prayer, O God.” Strangers had risen up against him and oppressors were seeking his soul. David declares that God is his helper. He has faith in God that He would take care of his enemies. David declares he will praise God for His deliverance. Have you ever been in a position like David in which you needed God to deliver you?

The story of David hiding from Saul in Ziph is recorded in 1 Samuel 26. Since this lesson is short, why not turn in your Bible and read the background story of this psalm? It will give you a better understanding of what David was going through. You will also see how God led David from place to place to protect him from his enemies.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 54:1-7

1 [[To the Chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when the Ziphims came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us? Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.
2 Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.
3 For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.
4 Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.
5 He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.
6 I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for it is good.
7 For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.

Things to think about:

How many times has God delivered you from the enemy?
How did you give God praise and glory for His deliverance?
In what ways do you think of God as your helper?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 54. It reminds us that even when we are in trouble and the enemy has sought to destroy us, You are our deliverer. You are our helper. Help us to remember to praise You for Your protection over us as Your people. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul. – Psalm 54:4

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Daily Bible Reading “There is None That Does Good” (Psalm 53:1-6)

Posted on June 19, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

There is None That Does Good

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 53:1-6. Psalm 53 is a Psalm of David. David starts this psalm by saying, “The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.” David says that God looked down from heaven and saw all of the children of Israel had turned their backs on Him. How do you think it makes God feel when we turn our backs on Him?

The Bible tells us, “As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one” (Romans 3:10). Because of Adam and Eve’s sin in the garden we are all born into a sinful world. We are born with a sinful nature.

Isaiah 64:6 reminds us, “But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.” In spite of all we can do to be righteous, because of God’s holiness, our righteousness is as filthy rags.

None of us are excluded. Romans 3:23 tells us, “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” Only through accepting Jesus Christ as our Savior, can our sins be covered by His blood. Then we can come boldly before the throne of God as one of His dear children.

Some of us don’t want to admit that we’re in need of a Savior. First John 1:10 tells us, “If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.” So the best thing we can do is admit that we’re not perfect. Accept the fact that we all have sinned. We need to ask Jesus to forgive us of our sins, to please come into our hearts and we need to make Him the Lord of our lives. Only then can we have eternal life and be forgiven for all of our sinful ways.

God dealt with the enemies of Israel. The children of Israel were scattered abroad. One day God will gather His chosen people back to the Promised Land. He will come back to gather His people, both Jews and Gentiles, to be with Him forever. Are you ready for His call?

“For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord” (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17).

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 53:1-6

1 [[To the Chief Musician upon Mahalath, Maschil, [A Psalm] of David.]] The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.
2 God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.
3 Every one of them is gone back: they are altogether become filthy; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
4 Have the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread: they have not called upon God.
5 There were they in great fear, where no fear was: for God hath scattered the bones of him that encampeth against thee: thou hast put them to shame, because God hath despised them.
6 Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When God bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.

Things to think about:

How does our righteousness compare to God’s righteousness?
Since we are all sinners, what do we need to do to make things right with God?
Have you accepted Christ as your Savior? If so, when and where? If not, please consider doing so today.
How do you share with others their need for a Savior?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 53. Thank You for reminding us that none of us are righteous, we have all sinned. Help us to seek Your forgiveness of our sins by believing and accepting Your Son, Jesus Christ, as our Lord and Savior. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Every one of them is gone back: they are altogether become filthy; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.

– Psalm 53:3

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Daily Bible Reading “I Trust in the Mercy of God” (Psalm 52:1-9)

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

I Trust in the Mercy of God

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 52:1-9. Psalm 52 is a Psalm of David concerning a situation that happened with Doeg the Edomite, who was a chief herdsman of Saul. The event is described in 1 Samuel 21-22. I encourage you to go to 1 Samuel and read these two chapters. It will help you to better understand this Psalm.

David went to Nob to see Ahimelech, the priest. David lied to Ahimalech and asked him for something to eat and for a weapon. Ahimelech gave David holy bread because that was all he had available. He also gave David a sword that belonged to Goliath, the Philistine, whom David slew in the valley of Elah.

After a series of events, Doeg, under Saul’s direction, killed all the priests. David was distraught over this incident and wrote this psalm. David accused Doeg of lying, but actually, Doeg told the truth about what he saw take place, but he did it with evil intentions against David. Do you know anyone who operates like this?

David says that Doeg was a man who trusted in his riches and found strength in his wickedness and not in God. Do you know anyone who puts all their trust in their wealth and their evil ways instead of putting their faith and trust in God? David says that God will punish Doeg for what he did.

David describes himself as a green olive tree in the house of God. He trusts in the mercy of God and will praise Him forever. What does David mean by this statement?

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 52:1-9

1 [[To the Chief Musician, Maschil, [A Psalm] of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech.]] Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.
2 Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
3 Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah.
4 Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.
5 God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah.
6 The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:
7 Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
8 But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.
9 I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.

Things to think about:

How do you keep your tongue under control?
In what ways do you show you love good more than evil?
How can we always strive to tell the truth?
In what ways do you trust in the mercy of God?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Psalm of David. We thank You that we can see through this Psalm that even when David went through tough times in his life he still put his faith and trust in You. He had faith that You would handle the situation. Help us to stand strong even when the circumstances of life are hard. Help us to put our complete faith and trust in Your mercy and love for us. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever. – Psalm 52:8

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Daily Bible Reading “Create in Me a Clean Heart” (Psalm 51:1-19)

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

Create in Me a Clean Heart

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 51:1-19. You may wonder why I included a lesson from Psalm 51 in the midst of the study of the book of 2 Samuel, but this is David’s response to his circumstances during this time.

Psalm 51 is a Psalm of David, after he’d been with Bathsheba and the prophet Nathan confronted him. The story of David and Bathsheba is recorded in 2 Samuel 11-12. In Psalm 51 David cries out to God for forgiveness. He confesses his sin to God and asks God to cleanse him. Have you asked God to forgive you of your sins?

David asks God to cleanse his heart and create a right spirit in him. He begs God not to turn away from him or to take the Holy Spirit from him. He asks God to restore to him the joy of his salvation. David declares he will praise God despite his shortcomings.

David says, “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.” God wants us to come to Him and ask for His forgiveness for our sins. He wants us to be obedient and do the things that are right in His sight. God loves us unconditionally, but when we fail to meet His expectations we need to repent and turn from our sins.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 51:1-19

1 [[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.]] Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.
2 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.
3 For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.
4 Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.
5 Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.
6 Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.
7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
8 Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.
9 Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities.
10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
11 Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.
12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
13 Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.
14 Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.
15 O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.
16 For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering.
17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
18 Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.
19 Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar.

Things to think about:

Is there anything in your life you need to ask for God’s forgiveness?
Are you in constant fellowship with God?
Have you received the joy of salvation?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for this Scripture in the book of Psalms. Help us to ask for Your forgiveness of our sins. Help us to be obedient to Your Word. Help us to desire to be in fellowship with You constantly. Create in us a clean heart. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. – Psalm 51:10

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In the beginning of the book the LORD is beckoning His people to return to Him and He will return to them. The dreams that Zechariah has are dreams that are pertinent to his day as well as dreams about the future.

The Book of Zechariah: A Story of Dreams and Visions contains twenty-two Daily Bible Reading Lessons that take you through the entire book of Zechariah. Each lesson contains a commentary by the author, the Scriptures for Daily Bible Reading, a few questions for contemplation called “Things to think about,” and a Prayer for the Day. It is a great book for individual or group Bible studies.

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