Daily Bible Reading “Wealth is Fleeting” (Psalm 49:1-10)

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

Wealth is Fleeting

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 49:1-10. Psalm 49 is a Psalm to the Chief Musician for the sons of Korah. The psalmist calls out, “Hear this” to all the people of the world. He speaks in wisdom and understanding. He shares a great truth on the harp. He has learned a lesson about life and shares it in the form of a song.

He warns us that we can’t trust in our wealth and riches of this world. He reminds us we can’t redeem ourselves or our brothers with our money and the redemption of the soul is precious. It would be nice if we could live forever and not see corruption, but at some point both the rich and poor will die and leave their belongings to others.

In other words, he is telling us not to put our faith and trust in our wealth, because we can’t take it with us when we die. The only thing that is eternal is our relationship with Christ. He is the only one who can redeem our soul. We can’t redeem our soul or our brother’s soul with our wealth.

When we put our faith and trust in wealth and our positions in this world we are apt to be disappointed. In the end, both our wealth and position may fail us and we will die and leave it all behind, for what? Colossians 3:2 tells us, “Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.”

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 49:1-10

1 [[To the Chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.]] Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world:
2 Both low and high, rich and poor, together.
3 My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
4 I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
5 Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?
6 They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
7 None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:
8 (For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
9 That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.
10 For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.

Things to think about:

What do we learn about wealth in this Scripture?
What will happen to our earthly treasures when we die?
Can we purchase ransom for our souls or for the souls of our loved ones?
Who is the only one who can be the ransom for our souls?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 49. The Psalmist reminds us our wealth is only for this earth. It isn’t eternal and we can’t take it with us. Neither can we redeem our souls with our riches. Thank You for Your Son, Jesus who paid the ransom for our souls. Help us to accept Your gift of salvation. Help us to get the right perspective on life and build our lives more on things that are eternal. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others. – Psalm 49:10

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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 “Great is the LORD” (Psalm 48:1-14)

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

Great is the LORD

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 48:1-14. Psalm 48 is a song for the sons of Korah, the temple musicians. The psalmist talks about how great the LORD is. He is to be greatly praised in the city of God, a reference to Jerusalem that is on His holy mountain, Mt. Zion.

Jerusalem is God’s chosen city. The city is beautiful. It is the city of the LORD. God is known as a refuge in her palaces. The other pagan kings who passed by saw this, were troubled, and ran away. Fear took hold of them like a woman in labor. God broke the ships of Tarshish with an east wind. Biblical scholars believe this Scripture is speaking of the last days.

Zechariah 12:9 says, “And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.”

Psalm 122:6 reminds us, “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.”

God will establish it forever. Mt. Zion will rejoice. The daughters of Judah will be glad because of God’s judgement. The Psalmist proclaims, “God is our God, He will be our guide as long as we live.”

Many times the enemy comes against God’s people, but God turns the tides on them and they are defeated. As long as we have God on our side, we will be victorious. Have you made God the LORD of your life?

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 48:1-14

1[[A Song [and] Psalm for the sons of Korah.]] Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness.
2 Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King.
3 God is known in her palaces for a refuge.
4 For, lo, the kings were assembled, they passed by together.
5 They saw it, and so they marvelled; they were troubled, and hasted away.
6 Fear took hold upon them there, and pain, as of a woman in travail.
7 Thou breakest the ships of Tarshish with an east wind.
8 As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish it for ever. Selah.
9 We have thought of thy lovingkindness, O God, in the midst of thy temple.
10 According to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: thy right hand is full of righteousness.
11 Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy judgments.
12 Walk about Zion, and go round about her: tell the towers thereof.
13 Mark ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces; that ye may tell it to the generation following.
14 For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.

Things to think about:

Do you think of God as being great and deserving of our praise?
Have you chosen to follow God by accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior?
Did you realize there was a promise for those who pray for the peace of Jerusalem? What is the promise?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 48. We thank You that we can rejoice because You are our God. We pray for the peace of Jerusalem. We pray Your will be done on this earth as it is in heaven. Help us to share the Gospel with the world. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness. – Psalm 48:1

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Daily Bible Reading “Praise God” (Psalm 47:1-9)

Posted on June 9, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

Praise God

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 47:1-9. You will notice a lot of the Psalms start saying, “to the Chief Musician.” They were meant to be songs of praise and worship. This psalm begins by saying, “O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.” We need to learn how to praise God, exalt Him and worship Him. How do you praise and worship God?

The Scripture reflects on the time when the Lord comes back to set up His kingdom. It reminds us He is the great king over the whole earth. As believers, we will spend eternity with Him, worshiping and praising Him forever. So, we need to get used to doing it now.

The Bible tells us, “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. Wherefore comfort one another with these words” (1 Thessalonians 4:16-18).

So many times, as Christians, we take God for granted. We don’t give Him the honor and place of importance He deserves in our lives. He will come again to rule and reign on the earth, so we need to be ready for His appearance.

There are many ways of honoring and praising God for who He is and what He has done in our lives. We can praise Him through songs and worship. Many people worship Him by going to church. There are holidays set aside that are meant for times of honoring God, such as Easter and Christmas. No doubt even these celebrations which are meant to bring honor to God are sometimes not celebrated in a way that brings honor and glory to God. Let’s find ways to worship and praise God in our everyday lives that brings honor and glory to His name.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 47: 1-9

1 [[To the Chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.]] O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.
2 For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth.
3 He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet.
4 He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.
5 God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.
6 Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.
7 For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.
8 God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.
9 The princes of the people are gathered together, even the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth belong unto God: he is greatly exalted.

Things to think about:

How can we honor God as the king of our lives?
Are you listening for the sound of the trump of God?
How can we get ready for His return?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in the book of Psalms. We thank You that You inspired these Scriptures in the Bible to let us know Your plans for us. We praise You for who You are. You are the king of the whole earth. You are holy and deserve our praises. Help us, dear God, to honor, praise and worship You in a way that glorifies Your name. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph. – Psalm 47:1

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Daily Bible Reading “God is Our Refuge” (Psalm 46:1-11)

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

God is Our Refuge

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 46:1-11. Psalm 46 is a song to the Chief Musician or the director of music. “A Song upon Alamoth” is believed to be a musical term meaning it is a song for soprano voices. I love this: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” What does the word refuge mean? It means shelter from the storm or from danger. God is our protector.

The psalmist says because God is our refuge we will not fear. No matter what happens in life we are assured God is in control. His sovereignty will prevail. Though there may be desolation on the earth, as Christians we can be assured God is our refuge. He will protect us. We need to turn our concerns over to Him.

We can take comfort in Psalm 46:10 which says, “Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.”

Sometimes you may be tempted to give up because of fear of the enemy or of your circumstances. You may try to stand in your own strength and be destroyed, but when we turn things over to God, He becomes our refuge. He can turn our troubles around and use the outcome of the situation for our benefit and His glory. Then we can remember God and His goodness to us and praise Him forever.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 46:1-11

1 [[To the Chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.]] God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.
4 There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.
5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.
6 The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted.
7 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
8 Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he hath made in the earth.
9 He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.
10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
11 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

Things to think about:

How have you claimed God as your refuge?
How do you look to God for strength?
In what ways do you take comfort in knowing He is God?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture which reminds us as Christians You are our refuge. You are our protector. We can take comfort in knowing You are God and Your sovereignty will reign both in heaven and earth. Help us to exalt and praise You forever. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. – Psalm 46:1

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Daily Bible Reading “A Song of Love” (Psalm 45:1-17)

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

A Song of Love

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 45:1-17. Psalm 45 is written to the Chief Musician upon Shoshannim, which is a lily. This represents Christ as the Lily of the Valley. It is a psalm of the sons of Korah. It is a wedding song (song of loves). This psalm is considered a Messianic Psalm, which means it refers to Jesus. This Scripture speaks of a queen and king – royalty representing Christ, the King, who comes to His bride, the church, represented by the Queen.

God’s throne is forever; He is anointed with the oil of gladness because He loves righteousness and hates wickedness. He came that we might have joy. These Scriptures are referred to in Hebrews 1 and Revelation 19.

Who is Jesus? Jesus is the Son of God. Jesus is considered to be the Bridegroom of the Church. How does He look at us as His bride? Believers are considered to be the bride of Christ. If you are a believer you are His bride. He loves you. He wants to spend time with you. In the same way we miss Him if we don’t spend time with Him, He misses us. He desires to have an intimate relationship with you.

Notice how the Scripture talks about the queen being adorned for the king. As Christians, we should adorn ourselves with praise, truth, and righteousness. We need to prepare for the bridegroom’s coming. We need to worship and praise Him. We need to listen for His voice.

In the last verse the psalmist says, “I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.”

When a man chooses his bride, it’s because he loves her. She is beautiful to him. We are chosen by Christ to be His bride. We should do what we can to make God’s name known for generations and lift up His praises throughout the ages.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 45:1-17

1 [[To the Chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves.]] My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
2 Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.
3 Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty.
4 And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.
5 Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king’s enemies; whereby the people fall under thee.
6 Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.
7 Thou lovest righteousness, hathand hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
8 All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.
9 Kings’ daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.
10 Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father’s house;
11 So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.
12 And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall intreat thy favour.
13 The king’s daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold.
14 She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee.
15 With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king’s palace.
16 Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth.
17 I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.

Things to think about:

Are you prepared to enter into the king’s palace?
Have you accepted Jesus as your king?
How can we prepare for His coming?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture. We thank You for Your Son, Jesus. Help us to love righteousness and hate wickedness as You do. As Your bride, help us to get ready for the time when You come back for us. Help us to love, honor and praise You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen

Daily Bible Verse:

I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever. – Psalm 45:17

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