Daily Bible Reading “Vengeance Belongs to the LORD” (Psalm 94:1-11)

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

Vengeance Belongs to the LORD

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 94:1-11. The Psalmist proclaims that vengeance belongs to the LORD and requests God to show Himself and judge the earth. He questions how long the wicked will be allowed to triumph over God’s people.

How long will the workers of iniquity be allowed to speak bad things against the chosen children of God? The wicked do all kinds of evil acts against the people of God. The Psalmist asks, “How long will you tolerate these acts, Oh God?” We could probably ask some of these same questions today.

The Psalmist says to God, “The wicked think You don’t see what they are doing.” They think they are getting away with their foolishness. They are so unwise that they don’t understand that You, God, are the one who created man and all the aspects of man. How could You not see, hear, and know what they are doing? They don’t realize it is just a matter of time before You will repay them for their evil works. You are all knowing and You know the thoughts and intents of man.

Romans 12:19, says, “Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.” We don’t have to worry about getting revenge, the LORD will take care of it all in due time. He is a loving God, but He is also a just God. He will judge the wicked for their evil acts.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 94:1-11

1 O LORD God, to whom vengeance belongeth; O God, to whom vengeance belongeth, shew thyself.
2 Lift up thyself, thou judge of the earth: render a reward to the proud.
3 LORD, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked triumph?
4 How long shall they utter and speak hard things? and all the workers of iniquity boast themselves?
5 They break in pieces thy people, O LORD, and afflict thine heritage.
6 They slay the widow and the stranger, and murder the fatherless.
7 Yet they say, The LORD shall not see, neither shall the God of Jacob regard it.
8 Understand, ye brutish among the people: and ye fools, when will ye be wise?
9 He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? he that formed the eye, shall he not see?
10 He that chastiseth the heathen, shall not he correct? he that teacheth man knowledge, shall not he know?
11 The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.

Things to think about:

Do you ever wonder the same things as the Psalmist contemplates in this Scripture? If so, how do you resolve the issue?
Do you try to take vengeance on those who have wronged you, or do you let God handle it?
Do you pray for those who do wrong that they may see the light and not just what you think is right?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 94. Help us to realize that You see and know all things that are happening in the world today. Help us to know that You are in charge of vengeance and we don’t need to worry about it. You will take care of those who mistreat Your children. Help us to trust completely in You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading:

O LORD God, to whom vengeance belongeth; O God, to whom …

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vengeance belongeth, shew thyself.

– Psalm 94:1

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The Book of Psalms: Part 4 Chapters 91-118 by Deborah H. Bateman is 29th 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 contains approximately thirty chapters from the book of Psalms.

Psalm 119 has already been published in 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.

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 “The LORD is Mighty” (Psalm 93:1-5)

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

The LORD is Mighty

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 93:1-5. The Psalmist starts this Psalm proclaiming that the LORD reigns and is clothed in majesty and strength. God established both the world and His throne. He is everlasting. He is the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end.

The Psalmist says the floods have come and the waves are high, but the LORD is stronger than the noise of the mighty waves of the sea. Have you ever been on the beach when there was a storm coming and the waves are loud, they almost seem angry, and the thunder is boisterous? The LORD made these – He is mightier than they.

God’s testimonies are sure. We can trust Him and count on Him to keep His word. He is Holy, faithful and true. His name will endure forever. I love this verse from Revelation 14:2, “And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps.”

The Scripture reminds me of the sound of the waves at the beach. I love listening to the waves crashing as the surf comes in. I think about this Scripture when I hear the waves and think of God’s voice as being like the swishing sound of the waves. I don’t know about you, but that is a soothing sound to me. Have you ever considered God’s voice being like the sound of the waves?

The next time you are at the beach, close your eyes and listen to the sound of the crashing waves and feel God’s presence with you as you listen for His voice. You don’t have to wait until you go to the beach to do this – you can do it right now. Close your eyes and take time to be still and listen for His voice.

Many times I think the reason we don’t hear from God is because we don’t take time to be quiet and listen. In the hustle and bustle of life we often turn the television or radio on as soon as we get up in the morning and have some type of noise going all day long. Try spending some time each day in quiet meditation, listening to hear the voice of God speaking to you.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 93:1-5

1 The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved.
2 Thy throne is established of old: thou art from everlasting.
3 The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves.
4 The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea.
5 Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever.

Things to think about:

How do you picture God?
Do you think of God as being strong and mighty? How, when?
Do you think of God as being clothed in majesty? What does it mean to do that?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank you for this Scripture in Psalm 93. LORD, we praise You for Your majesty and power. You are mightier than the sound of many waters crashing to the shore. Help us to learn to listen for Your voice. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading:

The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea. – Psalm 93:4

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Daily Bible Reading “Dwelling in the Secret Place” (Psalm 91:1-15)

Posted on September 8, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

Dwelling in the Secret Place

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 91:1-15. I love the first verse of this chapter, “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” The Psalmist declares that the LORD is his refuge and fortress. He trusts God to deliver him from the enemy. Have you put your trust in God?

The Psalmist tells us we can be secure under the wings of God. We can trust in His truth. We don’t have to be afraid. God is our protector. If we stay close to God we will be protected from the snares of the enemy. God puts His angels in charge of caring for His children.

Luke 13:34 says, ”O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not!”

Compare our safety as believers to that of a baby bird who is in the nest with its mother. The mother bird protects her baby and holds it close to her in the nest until the baby is old enough to fly on its own. God holds us close to Him. He protects us from the snares of the enemy. He covers us with His wings.

If we make God our habitation He will defend us. Those of us who love God and know His name will be delivered from the enemy. We can call on God anytime day or night and He will help us when we are in trouble. If we turn our lives over to God completely, He will take care of us.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 91:1-15

1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
9 Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
12 They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.
14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.

Things to think about:

In what ways do you consider God as being your refuge?
How does it make you feel to know that you are in the shadow of God’s wings?
Did you realize if you are a believer that God’s angels protect you? How does that make you feel?
How does it make you feel to know God is available any time day or night for you to call on?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 91, where the Psalmist assures us if we, as believers, put our complete faith and trust in You, You will protect us from the enemy. We can find peace and refuge under the shadow of Your wings. Help us to draw near to You and put our complete faith and trust in You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the …

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– Psalm 91:1

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Daily Bible Reading “Blessed Be the LORD” (Psalm 89:42-52)

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

Blessed Be the LORD

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 89:42-52. Have you ever felt like God deserted you? The Psalmist continues to question God as to why He turned His back on David. He knew the promises God made to David and couldn’t understand why David was having so much trouble in his life. He seemed to forget about David’s rebellion.

Sometimes when we look at our circumstances we might question if God deserted us also. When things don’t seem to be going so well and it looks like the enemy is winning the battle, we have to be careful not to get discouraged. If we get our eyes off of God and start looking at our circumstances we can easily be distracted. If we let our guard down it will give the enemy the upper hand.

It’s important when we are going through difficult times that we keep your focus on God and His promises. Even if things don’t seem to be going in the right direction, when we keep our focus on God it will give us strength to get through the battles of life. Notice that even though the Psalmist questions God he still praises God in the last verse of this chapter when he says, “Blessed be the LORD for evermore. Amen, and Amen.”

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 89:42-52

42 Thou hast set up the right hand of his adversaries; thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice.
43 Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword, and hast not made him to stand in the battle.
44 Thou hast made his glory to cease, and cast his throne down to the ground.
45 The days of his youth hast thou shortened: thou hast covered him with shame. Selah.
46 How long, LORD? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? shall thy wrath burn like fire?
47 Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain?
48 What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Selah.
49 Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, which thou swarest unto David in thy truth?
50 Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; how I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty people;
51 Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O LORD; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.
52 Blessed be the LORD for evermore. Amen, and Amen.

Things to think about:

What happens when you focus solely on your circumstances?
Have you ever felt like God deserted you?
What do you consider to be the battles in your life today?
How do you recognize and deal with the enemy in your life?
How does keeping your focus on God help you get through these trying times?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 89:42-52, where the Psalmist praises You even though he questions the circumstances. Help us to remember we can count on You. Help us to keep our focus on You instead of our circumstances. Give us strength to withstand the battles of this life. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Blessed be the LORD for evermore. Amen, and Amen. – Psalm 89:52

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Daily Bible Reading “A Prayer of Moses” (Psalm 90:1-17)

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

A Prayer of Moses

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 90:1-17. Psalm 90 is a prayer of Moses. Yes, that Moses, the one-time murdering Egyptian prince, Exodus, Ten-Commandment Moses. Did you know his Praises/Psalms were included in the book of Psalms? Moses was a man of God. God used him to lead His people. Moses started this Psalm acknowledging God as our eternal dwelling place. He reminds the people that even before the world was created God existed.

In Revelation 1:8 God says, “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.” A thousand years in God’s eyes is like a day, which is hard for us to comprehend.

The Bible tells us that God created man from the dust of the earth and when we die we will return to the earth. Scientists are always studying and trying to find out where man came from. It is amazing to me when you hear a lot of them talk they finally, after going through all their investigation, acknowledge God’s creation of man such as in this article by Francis Collins: A Scientific Basis for God.

Moses talks about the flood and how God destroyed humanity because of their disobedience. Moses questioned God about how long He would pour out His wrath on them. Moses was a great leader and was concerned for the people.

In this life we’ll have trouble. We’ll have to suffer loss and disappointment. Those who aren’t believers don’t have any hope. They turn to all kinds of things to try to deal with the things of this life.

Believers have the hope of the return of Christ and have God to lean on when trouble comes in their lives. Moses saw a lot of trouble in his life and he longed for God to return and shine the beauty of the LORD on them and establish the work of their hands.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 90:1-17

1 [[A Prayer of Moses the man of God.]] Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations.
2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.
3 Thou turnest man to destruction; and sayest, Return, ye children of men.
4 For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night.
5 Thou carriest them away as with a flood; they are as a sleep: in the morning they are like grass which groweth up.
6 In the morning it flourisheth, and groweth up; in the evening it is cut down, and withereth.
7 For we are consumed by thine anger, and by thy wrath are we troubled.
8 Thou hast set our iniquities before thee, our secret sins in the light of thy countenance.
9 For all our days are passed away in thy wrath: we spend our years as a tale that is told.
10 The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.
11 Who knoweth the power of thine anger? even according to thy fear, so is thy wrath.
12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
13 Return, O LORD, how long? and let it repent thee concerning thy servants.
14 O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.
15 Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us, and the years wherein we have seen evil.
16 Let thy work appear unto thy servants, and thy glory unto their children.
17 And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.

Things to think about:

What does Moses say the Lord has been to the people?
What was Moses’ concern?
In what ways do you relate to Moses’ prayer?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 90, where Moses acknowledged You as being his dwelling place. LORD, we thank You that as believers You are our dwelling place. We have You and the promises of Your Word to hold onto. You give us the strength we need to face the trials of life. Help us to always be grateful to You for Your love and mercy. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. – Psalm 90:1

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