We all go through unexpected setbacks. 12 With God we shall do valiantly; it is he who will tread down our foes. How can I be praying for you today? A Miktam of David; for instruction; when he strove with Aram-naharaim and with Aram-zobah, and when Joab on his return struck down twelve thousand of Edom in the Valley of Salt. We are reeling and need to rally around the banner of truth, the reality of God and his moral law. The action hasn’t taken place, but David envisions it through the eyes of faith. He is God's servant ready to do God's bidding at all times, and he is not bound by the forces of nature. And sin is not an individual act; it always affects others. Today Today we we. Some of them give us great comfort, and some of them make us uncomfortable, but in the end, all of them point us to Jesus.This is a 60-day devotional that deals with us right where we are because that is where the Psalms deal with us. What an amazing truth is taught in verse 11. 11 Give us help from trouble, for the help of man is useless. David stood up to these four nations and the result was 40+ years of peace. David asks rhetorically, “Who will lead us in this attack?”, and the implied answer is God, the one who has tossed his sandal on Edom and declared it “mine”. Wes Auden talks to us about intercessory prayer whilst showing off his beautiful garden! As the helmet, Ephraim was a defensive buffer to the north, thwarting invasions from Syria. The psalm opens with a very lengthy superscription linking this psalm with the events recorded in 2 Samuel 8:1-14 and its parallel in 1 Chronicles 18:1-13. And yet in this catastrophe God has set up a banner for those who fear him. 6 God has spoken in his holiness: [sanctuary] “With exultation I will divide up Shechem and portion out the Vale of Succoth. This may be what David is assuming here, there’s just no way to know. 12 Through God we will do valiantly, for it is He who shall tread down our enemies. [that it may be displayed because of truth] Selah. Jesus fulfills this pledge in an unexpected way. Devotional Journal Friday, January 30, 2009. Sounds pretty convincing, doesn't it? Psalm 60 – Unforeseen discipline. It is as if God has given them an alcoholic beverage that caused them to stumble about, in a fog, shocked at what is happening to them. Today’s devotional meditation is taken from Psalm 60. A Bible Devotion from Psalm 60The Help of Man is Useless. Or watch it here. When he fought Aram Naharaim[ c] and Aram Zobah,[ d] and when Joab returned and struck down twelve thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. Feel free to read along in the show notes below. The Devotional – Beginning a look at Psalm 60 (Part 2) Comment: When is the last time you thought about the way in which you communicate with others. 9 Who will bring me to the fortified city? Psalm 60:11-12, NKJV. Psalm 60 Devotional. Where is He then? David hasn’t seen this victory, but he can see God’s promise fulfilled to Abraham in the parceling of land, and this gives him assurance that God is a promise keeper and worthy of his trust. The psalm concludes with a prayer and a prediction. David has been wildly successful against the Philistines and Moabites, and is currently fighting the Syrians in the north. To [the tune of] "The Lily of the Covenant." As divided and battered as our country might feel this year in light of a global pandemic, there have been far worse times in our history and in the history of nations -- worldwide wars, genocide, communist tyranny. In this spiritual realm, man is truly useless; his power comes from Christ or Satan, and there is no other! 2 You have made the land to quake; you have torn it open; repair its breaches, for it totters. When he fought Aram Naharaim [] and Aram Zobah, [] and when Joab returned and struck down twelve thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. You do not go forth, O God, with our armies. The language in these verses is appropriate for many nations for many times in history. Modern readers may be put off by this psalm, it’s promotion of conquest and its nationalism, but we shouldn’t be too quick to judge. 9 You prepared room for it, and caused it to take deep root, and it filled the land. King David and the army were experiencing a military setback. Restore us O God. This is the experience of a nation that has experienced a sucker punch out of nowhere, suddenly invaded with no defense. Thou hast… (Psalm 60) 300109 The first four verses are full of “Thou hast” in NASB, or “You have” in NKJV and NIV. David receives an immediate answer to his prayer. No one created us, we evolved; that makes us the highest being! Trinity Bible Church 167 views. While there is the language of an earthquake, this is metaphorical of the massive disruption that a marauding army can cause -- physically destroying things, stealing everything they desire, raping women, kidnapping children, killing and abusing people randomly for intimidation, and causing populations to flee and become refugees in other countries. I find it fascinating that this world is filled with stories of good witches and bad witches, good demons and bad demons, and good spirits and evil spirits. Shechem is the heart of western half of the country that sat astride the great travel route through the land,  and the fertile Valley of Succoth lies east of the Jordan (representing the eastern half of the country). He invites the people to flee toward that banner, toward truth. Ephraim is described as the “helmet”, and represented the northern kingdom of Israel. Psalm 60 – From Defeat to Victory in God. O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased; O turn thyself to us again.” Psalm 60:1. The Psalms are too gritty and honest for that. Don't be deceived by such thinking; God is not mocked. God speaks, either more generally “out of his holiness” to the heart of David or specifically, “from his sanctuary” (presumably from a prophet at the temple communicating that message to David and the people through him). We pray, and we see His answers. “Every place you step your foot will be yours” -- this was the promise to Abraham. We are told that this psalm’s background is when David “fought with Aram Naharaim and Aram Zobah, and when Joab returned and struck down twelve thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.” This descriptive title points us to the events of 2 Samuel 8:1-14. The psalm itself seems to have been composed during this time of conquest by David. 1-4: The misery of ambush; 5-8: The promise of God; 9-12: The hope of salvation; Image by Peggy und Marco Lachmann-Anke from Pixabay. Pray today that God would fill you with the awareness of His angel of protection who never leaves your side. “With God will shall do valiantly”. These histories describe how David systematically subdued nations on all sides -- Philistia, Moab, Syria, and Edom. This seems to be a God-given right, the right to property (This is why “thou shalt not steal” is one of the ten commandments). For teaching. Now the process of standing up to the bullies was bloody, deadly, and very ugly (including the killing of POWs). He […] Psalm 60:11-12, NKJV. Commentary on Psalm 60:6-12 (Read Psalm 60:6-12) If Christ be ours, all things, one way or another, shall be for our eternal good. All our devotionals are contributed by our readers on a voluntary basis. We live in a culture today that believes the opposite: the help of God is useless. the Super script here here the the situation situation situation to to to the the the choir choir cho. Psalm 60 1 Psalm 60 For the director of music. Psalm 60 also has one of the longest descriptive titles given to it. When you stand up to him, he leaves you alone. Daily Devotional | Psalm 60 (March 24, 2020) Trinity Bible Church. Jesus is the salvation of God, his holy arm with whom he delivers his beloved. Of course David is from the tribe of Judah, the tribe predicted by Jacob to rule, even though Judah was the fourth son. What is your adversary that is blocking peace or productivity? You won't find a bunch of platitudes or Christian fluff. This is a tricky verse to translate as the word “truth” only occurs here and in Proverbs 22:21. Psalm 60 Devotional. The banner was a signal flag used by the military to communicate during the fog of war. His son Solomon would maintain those borders and between the two of them, create what was the golden age of Israel -- wealth, peace, and cultural creation. ... Daily Devotional | Psalm 68 (April 3, 2020) - Duration: 33:18. I think this shows a deeper understanding that is innate in all of us. Psalms Audio courtesy of The Boston Catholic Journal. Everything had a spiritual component to it. Lately I have sensed a rising trend in people; civilian and military caught in IMPROPER fear. When he fought against Mesopotamia and Syria of Zobah, and Joab returned and killed twelve thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. This spiritual realm is not under the bidding of man; rather, man is led by this spiritual realm. Devotional: Psalm 40. Posted by Grace Fellowship Church on Friday, June 12, 2020. You cannot understand this text without looking at a map. Circumstances may suggest that we are alone, but David is fueled by the previous vision of reality - God is in control; He is sovereign over the nations; He is with us. 1 60:1 Probably musical or liturgical terms; 2 60:4 Or that it may be displayed because of truth; 3 60:6 Or sanctuary; 4 60:8 Revocalization (compare Psalm 108:10); Masoretic Text over me, … Every nation wants security -- the ability to work the land without fear that someone is going to invade and steal it from you. He cleans up his feet in Moab, the land to the east of the Dead Sea suggesting a dirty basin of water, indicating that they would be in service to Israel, and he tosses his shoes on Edom, a symbolic gesture of ownership. Next: Psalm 61, Lead Me to the Rock that is Higher than I, More Devotions on the 60th Psalm from my blog, Daily Bible Devotions, Psalm 60Psalms 1 - 40Psalms 41 - 84Psalms 85 - 118Psalm 119Psalms 120 -150 Daily Bible Devotions Home, linda@devotional-reflections-from-the-Bible.com, Psalm 61, Lead Me to the Rock that is Higher than I. They have seen things they never thought they would have seen, traumatic experiences that were completely unexpected, things that you can’t unsee. How many do you know who understand and believe verse 11? The early verses of this Psalm give an overview of the history of Israel through the time of the judges and Saul’s reign. Humanity’s two primary foes would be defeated in the span of 3 days. In Hebrew, the word valiantly here is a noun that typically means strength or efficiency, and is often connected with military might but also courage, as in “David’s mighty men”, and “men of valor.” Knowing that God is helping us, gives us courage to move into the battle. 10 Have you not rejected us, O God? ... To sign up for a free subscription to receive the PresbyCan Daily Devotional in your inbox every day, click here. Rosemary Renninson. These are the words of Isaiah 52-53 as well as Isaiah describes God baring his holy arm in the sight of the nations, followed by a description of Jesus, the suffering messiah. ( B) The response to Edom’s attack is to counter attack, invade their country and besiege their city. 12 Through God we will do valiantly, for it is He who shall tread down our enemies. This was assumed. 1 O God, you have rejected us, broken our defenses; you have been angry; oh, restore us. We are joyous over the times we know God is close, and we see His hand in our lives every day. we we are are on 60 60, you you. 3 You have made your people see hard things; you have given us wine to drink that made us stagger. “Are you with us?” It’s a question that we often ask of God when things aren’t going well. I find these Psalms eerily applicable to the virus that we battle today. Christian, don't ever forget that! He IS longsuffering which we tend to interpret as He is not there. For teaching. We are his beloved and he will save us with his own right hand. 1 A setback can make us stagger and wonder what to do next. you You can can can see see see from from from from. David asks three questions in quick succession, but it’s really just one repeated for emphasis. It may also be likened to what happens to the bully on the playground. If we trust in God, we’re secure. Always. Miraculously we see his blessings in our lives. The treading down of our foes recalls the prediction of Genesis 3 that the seed of woman would crush the serpent’s head. The god of this world is man. A miktam[ b] of David. Psalm 60[ a]( A) For the director of music. This has been true in the entire history of humanity and warfare. Look at the great achievements made in the last 100 years! / Through God we will do valiantly, / For it is He who shall tread down our enemies.” September 2nd, 2017 by Pastor Ed in devotional. 2 Thou hast made the earth to tremble; thou hast broken it: heal the breaches thereof; for it shaketh. 4 You have set up a banner for those who fear you, that they may flee to it from the bow. The Sinner/Saint Devotional: 60 Days in the Psalms: Amazon.es: Daniel Emery Price: Libros en idiomas extranjeros Recall that it is the Edomites who are likely the attacking army in this psalm. The psalmist is declaring that in the midst of chaos, God’s banner is still waving for those who will look to it and find courage. Having described the geography of Israel and implying the fulfillment of God’s covenant promise to give Abraham the land that he walked up, God turns to Israel’s neighbors to the east, south, and west. It feels like He is angry and it looks like he has rejected them, abandoning them when they needed him most. The psalm teaches us that it’s okay to be angry and frustrated with God, to acknowledge feelings of disappointment and abandonment. This is an apt description of western civilization today. Set to “Lily of the Testimony.” A Michtam of David. The Devotional – Beginning a look at Psalm 60 (Part 1) The Devotional – Beginning a look at Psalm 60 (Part 1) Comment: One does not have to be in a military service to feel the effects of war or persecution. Psalm 60:1-12 THIS psalm has evidently a definite historical background. Psalm 60:11–12: “Give us help from trouble, / For the help of man is useless. Also, I’d love to hear your thoughts on this scripture so comment on th… We know and understand perfectly our intended conversation to another. This page is a part of Latin-English book of Psalms, Catholic Public Domain Version, a new translation of the Latin Vulgate, using the Douay-Rheims as a guide by SacredBible.org. Things which once were unthinkable are now unquestioned. Our assurance of victory is also secured by looking to the past, to the ultimate “God with us” experience -- the incarnation of Jesus, who literally walked these same lands. Today’s passage: Psalm 40. David’s goal is security for his nation, and his method is to conquer the four nations bordering Israel and exact tribute from them. Contribute a Devotional. {60:9} So I will compose a psalm to your name, forever and ever, so that I may repay my vows from day to day. A Bible Devotion from Psalm 60The Help of Man is Useless, 11 Give us help from trouble, for the help of man is useless. The man who is a new creature in Christ, may rejoice in all the precious promises God has spoken in his holiness. Even though you cannot see this angel, he is there. As a nation, we have committed sin en masse and any judgment we are receiving from God is surely due us. While David has been very successful in leading his armies to victory over the nations that surround Israel, at this moment he is giving credit to God and calling on Him for success. Then we hear the voice of God, not the psalmist as He makes his boast. 33:18 Meditating on God’s promises, the psalmist anticipates victory, which will cover defeat and perfect partial successes, and seeks to breathe his own spirit of confidence into the ranks of his countrymen. In keeping with ancient near eastern theology, the responsibility for this catastrophe rests with God, even though it was the result of purposeful human actions. Each of the 150 Psalms comes under intense scrutiny as Lockyer mines its treasures for today's reader. Psalm 80 A Bible Devotion from Psalm 80 Our Destiny 8 You have brought a vine out of Egypt; You have cast out the nations, and planted it. What this geography lesson shows is that God keeps his promises to Abraham, even if it took a thousand years. This psalm is titled To the Chief Musician. Everything you see around you is due to the glory of man. 1 60:1 Probably musical or liturgical terms; 2 60:4 Or that it may be displayed because of truth; 3 60:6 Or sanctuary; 4 60:8 Revocalization (compare Psalm 108:10); Masoretic Text over me, … choir Master. Sin has consequences. One can’t blame the Edomites for taking advantage of this situation, knowing that they are probably next on David’s list. 1 O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased; O turn thyself to us again. The right hand is synonymous with strength -- presumably because the majority of people are right-handed, so the right hand is the favored hand, used more often, stronger than the left. To the choirmaster: according to Shushan Eduth. I grabbed a few paper towels that were on the coffee table, but without even starting to clean, I dropped those after realizing I needed something far more greater for the situation. What is true of the individual is also true of the nation. These signals originated from the commander of the army and his standard also served as a rallying point, a sign that the battle was not lost, the commander was still on the field. Search Results for: "Psalm 60:" Giants Or Grasshoppers? If we trust in men or in things, we’re depending on that which is lighter than breath (62:9). The main theme of the psalm is the right and wrong objects of faith. What may seem impossible to man is always possible with God. David doesn’t confess any national sins or pray a prayer of repentance, so perhaps he doesn’t connect the actions of God with a particular reason, other than to suggest that God is angry (presumably for good reason). 8 Moab is my washbasin; upon Edom I cast my shoe; over Philistia I shout in triumph.” [Revocalization (compare Psalm 108:10); Masoretic Text over me, O Philistia, shout in triumph]. The narratives in 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles do not suggest this, but the superscription and the content of the psalm indicate the Edomites may have taken advantage of David’s absence while fighting the Syrians to invade Israel from the south. And so our victories will be won in prayer first as we call upon God for help against the foe, acknowledge our dependence on Him, and move courageously into action. The seed of Abraham and the Root of Jesse (David) are both descriptive terms of Jesus, and the psalm reminds us of God’s certain victory even when it is still future. Communication is one of our common problems; what we say to others is often misunderstood. To the tune of “The Lily of the Covenant.”. Nor should anyone else. What an amazing truth is taught in verse 11. Perhaps the nation will be healed only when we pray with David and seek God’s help, believe in his sovereignty, and trust in his victory. 11 She sent out her boughs to the Sea, and her branches to the River. 11 Oh, grant us help against the foe, for vain is the salvation of man! Interestingly, even though David was in a life-threatening situation, the psalm contains no prayer. The psalmist lays blame for the nation’s woes at the hand of God, saying that he has made his people see hard things. Are on 60 60, you have been overrun and the best thing you can can can can see from. Northern kingdom of Israel, he declares his sovereignty over the land without that. In comes close to the bully on the playground can make us stagger history of and. 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