Daily Bible Reading “Heal Me, Oh LORD” (Psalm 6:1-10)

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Deborah H. Bateman

Heal Me, Oh LORD

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 6:1-10. Psalm 6 is a Psalm of David to the Chief Musician on a stringed instrument. David cries out asking the LORD not to judge him in His anger.

David asks God to have mercy on him. He says his body is weak and he is anxious. He begs God to return to him, deliver him and save him. David says he is tired of his own groaning. David declares his bed is wet from his own tears.

Whether David’s grief is from a physical ailment that caused him pain and grief or from the people who were constantly hunting him down, we don’t know. But, we do know that David took his cares and concerns to God and he believed God would help him no matter what his trouble was.

David is in a state of grief because of his enemies. He tells the workers of wickedness to leave him alone, because God has heard his prayers. David asks God to let his enemies be afraid and ashamed.

David was fighting a battle with the enemy. Whether David was fighting a spiritual, physical, or mental battle, he knew who to call on in his despair. Have you ever felt desperate for God to deliver you and wondered how long it was going to be before He gave you relief from your situation?

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 6:1-10

1 [[To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David.]] O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.
2 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.
3 My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O LORD, how long?
4 Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies’ sake.
5 For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?
6 I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.
7 Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies.
8 Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping.
9 The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer.
10 Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return and be ashamed suddenly.

Things to think about:

What was David’s state of mind in this Psalm?
What are some things in this Scripture that clue us into how David was feeling?
What did David do about the way he was feeling?
What do you do when you are suffering?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in the book of Psalms. Help us to know from this Scripture that we can call on You in our time of need. Help us to have confidence that You will hear and answer our prayers. Help us to know that when the enemy attacks us You are there to help us fight the battle. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed. – Psalm 6:2

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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 the 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 “The LORD Will Hear My Call” (Psalm 4:1-8)

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Deborah H. Bateman

The LORD Will Hear My Call

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 4:1-8. Psalm 4 is a Psalm of David to the Chief Musician upon Neginoth, which is believed by biblical scholars to be a stringed instrument. David called on the LORD. David called out to the LORD in prayer. David had confidence in God that He would hear and answer his prayers. There are many Scriptures that remind us we can call on God in our time of trouble and He will hear and answer our call. Here are a few of them:

“The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth” (Psalm 145:18).

“And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me” (Psalm 50:15).

“And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear” (Isaiah 65:24).

“In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears” (Psalm 18:6)

“As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me” (Psalm 55:16).

“He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him” (Psalm 91:15).

Have there been times of trouble in your life when you called on the LORD and He heard and answered your prayers? When we reflect on times past when the LORD has heard and answered our prayers it helps build our faith and confidence that He will hear and answer us again.

This is an evening Psalm. David talks about lying down and resting because he knew the LORD was watching over him.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 4:1-8

1 [[To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David.]] Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.
3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
6 There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.

Things to think about:

How does the fact that David believes God will answer his prayers affect him?
How does it make you feel knowing God hears and answers our prayers?
What are some of the times of trouble in your life when God has heard and answered your prayers?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in the book of Psalms. Thank You that we can have confidence that You hear and answer our prayers. Help us to trust You completely. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him. – Psalm 4:3

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Daily Bible Reading “Salvation Belongs to the LORD” (Psalm 3:1-8)

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Deborah H. Bateman

Salvation Belongs to the LORD

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 3:1-8. This is a Psalm of David, which was written when he fled Jerusalem from his son, Absalom, who rebelled against him (See 2 Samuel 15). David wondered why there were so many people against him. Many people said that there was no help for David even from God.

But David trusted the LORD. He knew that God was his protector and his glory. David cried out to God and God heard and answered David’s prayer. David declared that he wouldn’t be afraid of all the people who were against him.

He calls out to God to arise and save him. God defended David against his enemy. David knew that his salvation came from the LORD. He took comfort in God’s promise that His blessing would be on His people. David completely trusted God to take care of him. Do you?

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 3:1-8

1 [[A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.]] LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
2 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.
3 But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
4 I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.
6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
7 Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
8 Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.

Things to think about:

From whom was David fleeing?
Who defeated David’s enemies?
Have you accepted the salvation of the LORD?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in the book of Psalms. Thank You that we can trust You to watch over us and protect us as David did. Help us to have faith in Your promises. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.

– Psalm 3:8

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Daily Bible Reading “John the Baptist Baptizes Jesus” (Matthew 3:1-17)

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

John the Baptist Baptizes Jesus

Today’s Daily bible Reading is from Matthew 3:1-17. In this Scripture, we’ll see what happens when John the Baptist baptizes Jesus. First, Matthew talks about John the Baptist, preaching in Judea and telling the people to repent, because the kingdom of heaven is at hand. He traveled to Jerusalem, Judea and Jordan preaching and baptizing people.

John the Baptist was a humble man. He wore garments made of camel’s-hair and leather. He was not a wealthy man. He was a meager man who ate locusts and wild honey. It was said, by the prophet, Isaiah, in Isaiah 40:3, John was the voice of one crying in the wilderness. What does he mean by that statement?

Many people came out to see John, heard the message, repented of their sins, and were baptized. John told them about the coming Messiah. His mission was to spread the good news of Jesus, try to get people to turn from their sins and accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

Jesus asked John to baptize Him. John felt unworthy to baptize Jesus. Have you ever felt unworthy to do something God asked you to do? When John baptized Jesus the heavens opened and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon Him. Then He heard a voice from heaven, saying, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Can you imagine the people who were standing around watching John baptize Jesus? What do you think their response was? Do you think they got the message?

Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior? If not, would you consider praying and asking Him to forgive you of your sins and come into your heart today?

Daily Bible Reading:

Matthew 3:1-17

1 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,
2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
4 And the same John had his raiment of camel’s hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.
5 Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan,
6 And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.
7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
8 Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:
9 And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
10 And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:
12 Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.
13 Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.
14 But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?
15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.
16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:
17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Things to think about:

Jesus asked John to baptize Him, what has He asked you to do?
If you are a Christian, how do you share your faith with others?
John was a follower of Jesus Christ, but he also was a servant of Christ. How do you make yourself available for His service?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture telling us about John the Baptist baptizing Jesus. Help us to give our hearts to You. Jesus gave an example of being baptized for us. Help us not to take these things lightly, but to truly repent. We love You, LORD. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. – Matthew 3:13

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Daily Bible Reading “Our God Shall Come” (Psalm 50:1-15)

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Deborah H. Bateman

Our God Shall Come

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 50:1-15. Psalm 50 is a Psalm of Asaph, who was one of the worship leaders in the temple. God is calling everyone on the earth to gather together before Him so He can judge His people. Are you ready for that call?

He is coming back and when He does, He will judge both the living and the dead. He will gather those together who have made a covenant with Him. The heavens will declare His righteousness. God is a righteous judge. He knows everything about us. He knows the thoughts and intentions of our hearts.

“All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all” (Isaiah 53:6).

God says He will not take any of our sacrifices, such as the animals that were sacrificed in the Old Testament. God reminds us that all the animals of the earth belong to Him anyway. God knows the animals like He knows us. God says even if He was hungry He wouldn’t tell us. Everything in this world belongs to God, He created it.

God reminds us to offer thanksgiving to Him. What God wants from us is praise and thanksgiving. God wants us to pay our vows to Him. God wants us to call on Him in the time of trouble. He will deliver us and we will glorify Him.

Do you call on God when you’re in trouble? Some people fast (go without food) and pray for God to deliver them. Have you ever wanted God’s favor in a situation bad enough to fast and pray for it?

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 50:1-15

1 [[A Psalm of Asaph.]] The mighty God, even the LORD, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof.
2 Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined.
3 Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: a fire shall devour before him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about him.
4 He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge his people.
5 Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.
6 And the heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God is judge himself. Selah.
7 Hear, O my people, and I will speak; O Israel, and I will testify against thee: I am God, even thy God.
8 I will not reprove thee for thy sacrifices or thy burnt offerings, to have been continually before me.
9 I will take no bullock out of thy house, nor he goats out of thy folds.
10 For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills.
11 I know all the fowls of the mountains: and the wild beasts of the field are mine.
12 If I were hungry, I would not tell thee: for the world is mine, and the fulness thereof.
13 Will I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats?
14 Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High:
15 And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.

Things to think about:

Are you ready for the call of God?
Is there anything in your life for which you need to ask God to forgive you? If so, what?
How much time do you devote to giving God praise and thanksgiving?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 50. We thank You that You are a righteous judge. Help us to honor You, praise You, and give thanksgiving to You for who You are. Thank You for loving us and caring about us. Help us to know we can call on You in the day of trouble and You will deliver us. Help us to glorify Your name. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: a fire shall…

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– Psalm 50:3

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