Oh! Wow! DAY OF REST (08/02/20)
by scripturecrafts.com | August 2, 2020
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“May you and I read and apply the Psalms to our own life.”<>< Dona (08/02/20)
Psalms From David’s Life
There are about 70 Psalms that attribute David as the author. Here are 12 which refer to events in David’s life.
Psalm 3
During Absalom’s rebellion against David (see II Samuel 15).
David learned: From the Lord comes deliverance (Psalm 3:8).
Psalm 7
During Absalom’s rebellions against David (see II Samuel 15).
David learned: God is a righteous God who searches minds and hearts and can bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure (Psalm 7:9).
Psalm 18
When Saul stopped pursuing David (see II Samuel 22).
David learned: To those who are faithful God shows Himself faithful (Psalm 18:25).
Psalm 34
While David was running from Saul (see I Samuel 21).
David learned: He should glorify the Lord at all times (Psalm 34:1).
Psalm 51
After being confronted about his adultery with Bathsheba (see II Samuel 12).
David learned: The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit. A broken and contrite heart God will not despise (Psalm 51:17).
Psalm 52
After David learned that Doeg had murdered 85 priests and their families (see I Samuel 22).
David learned: God will bring evil people down to everlasting ruin (Psalm 52:5).
Psalm 54
When the Ziphites tried to betray David (see I Samuel 23).
David learned: Surely God was his help (Psalm 54:4).
Psalm 56
While David was running from Saul (see I Samuel 21).
David learned: When he was afraid, he needed to trust in God (Psalm 56:3).
Psalm 57
While David was hiding in a cave (see I Samuel 24).
David learned: He could take refuge in the shadow of God’s wings until the disaster had passed (Psalm 57:1).
Psalm 59
When Saul sent men to David’s home to kill him (I Samuel 19).
David learned: God was his fortress (Psalm 59:9, 16, 17).
Psalm 63
While David was hiding in the Desert of En Gedi (see I Samuel 24).
David learned: His soul could cling to God; God’s right hand would uphold him (Psalm 63:8).
Psalm 142
When David was hiding in the cave of Adullam (see I Samuel 22).
David learned: God was his refuge (Psalm 142:5).
“May you and I learn something every time we read God’s Word.” <>< Dona