Daily Bible Reading “Blessed are Those Who Help the Poor” (Psalm 41:1-13)

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

Blessed are Those Who Help the Poor

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 41:1-13. Psalm 41 is a Psalm of David to the Chief Musician. David begins this psalm by saying, “Blessed are those who are concerned for the poor.” God will take care of him and protect him from his enemies and the LORD will strengthen him on his sickbed.

David makes what is considered a prophetic statement in verse 9, which is believed to be a referral to Judas’ betrayal of Jesus. Jesus also makes reference to this in John 13:18 when He says, “I speak not of you all: ‘I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me.’”

Verse 10 is also believed to be a messianic statement referring to the resurrection of Christ. David says he will know the LORD favors him when his enemies didn’t triumph over him. He ends this Psalm with, “Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen.”

One of the things we can do to show gratitude for all the blessings God has given us is give gifts to the poor. We can do this as an act of thanksgiving to God for all His blessings on us. God is there for us and takes care of us even when our best friends have deserted us. He protects us from our enemies. We need to find ways of showing our gratitude to Him. It blesses God when we help those who are in need. Do you make a habit of helping those who are less fortunate than you?

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 41:1-13

1 [[To the Chief Musician, A Psalm of David.]] Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.
2 The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies.
3 The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.
4 I said, LORD, be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee.
5 Mine enemies speak evil of me, When shall he die, and his name perish?
6 And if he come to see me, he speaketh vanity: his heart gathereth iniquity to itself; when he goeth abroad, he telleth it.
7 All that hate me whisper together against me: against me do they devise my hurt.
8 An evil disease, say they, cleaveth fast unto him: and now that he lieth he shall rise up no more.
9 Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.
10 But thou, O LORD, be merciful unto me, and raise me up, that I may requite them.
11 By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me.
12 And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity, and settest me before thy face for ever.
13 Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen.

Things to think about:

What are some things we can do to help those who are less fortunate?
What does David tell us our rewards will be for helping the poor?
In what ways can we seek God’s favor on our lives?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in the book of Psalms. Help us to remember what David tells us about being concerned for the poor. Thank You for Your Son, Jesus, who not only died for our sins, but was resurrected so we might have eternal life. Help us to show our gratitude to You for all You have done for us. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble. – Psalm 41:1

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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.

The Book of Psalms: Part 2 Chapters 31-60 contains thirty-five 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 “My Deliverer” (Psalm 40:1-17)

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

My Deliverer

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 40:1-17. Psalm 40 is a Psalm of David to the Chief Musician. David cried out to the LORD. He said he waited patiently and the LORD heard his cry. David was in a horrible pit and the LORD brought him out of the pit and set his feet upon a rock. God put a new song in his heart, and David was praising God because he put his trust in the LORD.

David pours his heart out to God, he asks God to forgive him of his sins and to protect him from his enemies. As you read through this Scripture and hear David’s heart cry to the LORD, consider the condition of your own heart and life and see if you need to pour your heart out to God.

You may feel threatened by the enemy. Do like David and call out to God. Pray and turn the situation over to God. He can turn the situation around. He can take what the enemy meant for evil and turn it to good. You may have to wait to see the outcome. You may still have to fight the battle, but trust God to deliver you. Sometimes we need to surrender everything to God and put things in His hands to handle. It is then that we will see the victory.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 40:1-17

1 [[To the Chief Musician, A Psalm of David.]] I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.
3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.
4 Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
5 Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.
6 Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required.
7 Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me,
8 I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.
9 I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest.
10 I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation.
11 Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O LORD: let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me.
12 For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the hairs of mine head: therefore my heart faileth me.
13 Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me: O LORD, make haste to help me.
14 Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil.
15 Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha.
16 Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified.
17 But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God.

Things to think about:

Is there anything you need to confess to God and ask for His forgiveness?
Is there a situation in your life you need to turn over to God?
Do you have a song in your heart or are you burdened with trouble?
Consider turning it all over to the LORD.

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture where we see David call out to You and You put a new song in his heart. Help us to come to You with our concerns. Help us to confess our sins and ask for forgiveness. Help us to stay in fellowship with You continuously. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God. – Psalm 40:17

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Daily Bible Reading “My Hope is in Thee” (Psalm 39:1-13)

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

My Hope is in Thee

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 39:1-13. Psalm 39 is a Psalm of David to the Chief Musician, Jeduthun. David talks of having a bridle on his tongue while the wicked were about him so that he might not sin with his tongue. This is a message from David that we must all take heed of and be careful about.

David said he acted as if he was dumb, or mute, and kept his silence. He held his peace even though sorrow stirred in his heart. David was a great king, but when it came to the end of his days David was concerned about his demise.

As humans we are vain and think that our lives are going to last forever, but our days are numbered and David wanted to know what to expect. We worry about making money and buying houses, cars, and such, but we can’t take them with us when we die. This is something we all wonder about, if we are truthful with ourselves – when and how we’ll die. But only God knows when our time will come.

David’s hope was in the LORD. David asks God to deliver him from his sin. Obviously David was suffering the consequences of his sin and he was begging God not to make a spectacle of him because of his disobedience. David calls out to God to spare him and give him strength.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 39:1-13

1 [[To the Chief Musician, even to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David.]] I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me.
2 I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was stirred.
3 My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: then spake I with my tongue,
4 LORD, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am.
5 Behold, thou hast made my days as an handbreadth; and mine age is as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity. Selah.
6 Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them.
7 And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.
8 Deliver me from all my transgressions: make me not the reproach of the foolish.
9 I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; because thou didst it.
10 Remove thy stroke away from me: I am consumed by the blow of thine hand.
11 When thou with rebukes dost correct man for iniquity, thou makest his beauty to consume away like a moth: surely every man is vanity. Selah.
12 Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear unto my cry; hold not thy peace at my tears: for I am a stranger with thee, and a sojourner, as all my fathers were.
13 O spare me, that I may recover strength, before I go hence, and be no more.

Things to think about:

Why was David silent?
What was David’s concern?
In whom did David say he put his hope?
What did David ask in his prayer to the LORD?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in the book of Psalms. We see that David had learned not to gossip about his feelings with men, but to discuss them with You. Help us to realize that we can’t trust everybody with our deepest concerns, but we can trust You with everything we are and everything we think. Help us to put all our hope and trust in You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee. – Psalm 39:7

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Daily Bible Reading “Greater Love” (John 15:13)

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

Greater Love

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from John 15:13. “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” As we, in the US, celebrate Memorial Day, we think of all those who have sacrificed their life for our freedom.

Many have given so much of themselves, because of their love for their country, so that we could be free. They have sacrificed their time. They have sacrificed time with their families. Some have given the ultimate sacrifice and given their life in pursuit of our freedom.

The greatest sacrifice of all is that of Jesus Christ who died on the cross, not only for our country, but for the whole world. The Bible tells us in John 3:16 that God so loved the world that he gave his only son so that we may have eternal life.

As we celebrate Memorial Day let’s show our love and appreciation for those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. Remember the families who have lost loved ones in pursuit of our freedom. Let’s also celebrate the sacrifice that Jesus Christ gave on the cross for us.

If you have not accepted Jesus’ sacrifice for your sin, do so today. It will not only change your life now, but it will change your life for all eternity.

Daily Bible Reading:

John 15:13

13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

John 3:16-18

16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

Things to think about:

Why would someone sacrifice so much for freedom?
What kind of person does it take to give so much for the sake of others?
Why did God give His son for us?
How can we accept this sacrifice for our sins?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we think of those who have sacrificed their life for our freedom we are grateful. But even more than that we are overjoyed for the gift of salvation that You gave us through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Help us to show our love for others and our gratitude for those who have sacrificed so much for us. Help us to share the love of Jesus Christ with others. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. – John 15:13

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Daily Bible Reading “Wait on the LORD” (Psalm 37:31-40)

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

Wait on the LORD

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 37:31-40. In this Scripture David continues to compare the differences between those who are righteous and those who are wicked.

We can see if we follow the LORD and are obedient to Him, He works things out in our lives. Sometimes you may have to go through some tough situations. We all have to deal with things in our lives that aren’t pleasant, but if we keep our eyes on God, He will see us through. God doesn’t always take the problem away, but He works it out so His chosen people are victorious in the end.

David exhorts us to wait on the LORD. Do you ever find it difficult to be patient when you are waiting on the LORD to intervene in a situation? God’s timing is not like our timing. We live in this microwave age, where we want everything now. When we are on God’s time we have to be patient. There may be things behind the scenes that we don’t even know about that He is working out on our behalf. Be patient and wait on the LORD. It will be well worth the wait when He intervenes.

As you read this Scripture, think about your own life and how God, through His sovereignty, has worked things out in your life. Then, when you come to a troubled time in your life, look back at the times in the past where God has brought you through some of the tough times of life. It will give you strength and faith to continue, knowing God will work things out again.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 37:31-40

31 The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.
32 The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.
33 The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.
34 Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.
35 I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.
36 Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
37 Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.
38 But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off.
39 But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.
40 And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.

Things to think about:

Do you find it hard to wait on the LORD? Why?
Is the LORD a source of strength for you? If so, how does He give you strength?
Has there ever been a time in your life when it was impossible for anything but the LORD’S intervention to get you out of a troublesome situation?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in Psalms where David reminds us that You are our salvation. You help us by leading, guiding, and directing our lives. You give us strength and wisdom when we’re confronted by wickedness and make us victorious. Help us to trust You to always be there for us no matter what the situation is. Help us to have a strong faith in You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it. – Psalm 37:34

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