9 You prepared room for it, and caused it to take deep root, and it filled the land. We are reeling and need to rally around the banner of truth, the reality of God and his moral law. 1 O God, you have rejected us, broken our defenses; you have been angry; oh, restore us. 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. There is something dissociative about the experience with alcohol, it both numbs and immobilizes, so that you are not fully there. Or watch it here. David asks three questions in quick succession, but it’s really just one repeated for emphasis. This is reflected in the Latin names for right (dexter) and left (sinister). Men marry men, men become women, boys become girls, babies are suctioned from their mother’s wombs in the name of sexual freedom, adult happiness is ultimate and the kids will be okay. Restore us O God. Wes Auden talks to us about intercessory prayer whilst showing off his beautiful garden! The man who is a new creature in Christ, may rejoice in all the precious promises God has spoken in his holiness. Don't look around you in discouragement and wonder where God is. 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. 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. Recall the episode in Joshua 7:1 where one member of the community, Aachan, disobeys God and the entire nation suffers for it. They have seen things they never thought they would have seen, traumatic experiences that were completely unexpected, things that you can’t unsee. 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. 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, … The remaining tribe is Judah who is described as being the scepter, the law-giver, literally, the “inscriber”. 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. ( B) Psalm 60 is written as King David is about to lead Israel on one of his first military campaigns. He failed at the most basic function -- keeping them secure. 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. In this spiritual realm, man is truly useless; his power comes from Christ or Satan, and there is no other! God is declaring complete victory in this conflict and a preemptive celebration is in order. A Bible Devotion from Psalm 60The Help of Man is Useless. 3 Thou hast shewed thy people hard things: thou hast made us to drink… 4 You have set up a banner for those who fear you, that they may flee to it from the bow. Devotional Psalm 60:11. When he fought against Mesopotamia and Syria of Zobah, and Joab returned and killed twelve thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. Speak to God about your adversary to living out today in peace and productivity. Psalm 60:11-12, NKJV. A miktam [] of David. [that it may be displayed because of truth] Selah. For teaching. This verse forms the central prayer of the psalm. The prayer is that God would help the nation against her foes, and this is undergirded by a bit of desperation -- “there’s no help from man (adam).” A recognition of our dependence on God is central to prayer because it is an indicator of the absence of pride. They were initially dumbfounded at their defeat at Ai until it came to light that there was “sin in the camp”. And so David speaks truth to the situation. By Leah Virgin • September 14, 2019 • 0 Comments. 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. Today’s passage: Psalm 40. 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. 6 God has spoken in his holiness: [sanctuary] “With exultation I will divide up Shechem and portion out the Vale of Succoth. 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. Psalm 60 Devotional. 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. ... To sign up for a free subscription to receive the PresbyCan Daily Devotional in your inbox every day, click here. Now the process of standing up to the bullies was bloody, deadly, and very ugly (including the killing of POWs). If this disaster has a spiritual cause, David’s spiritual solution will come later in the psalm when he asks for God’s intervention, declares God’s sovereignty over the nations and trusts that victory will ultimately be theirs. 2 You have made the land to quake; you have torn it open; repair its breaches, for it totters. 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. Recall the opening scene of The Passion of the Christ, where Jesus is praying in the garden and his last act before being betrayed by a friend is to stomp on the head of a serpent. Psalm 60 – Unforeseen discipline. Of course David is from the tribe of Judah, the tribe predicted by Jacob to rule, even though Judah was the fourth son. 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. With this Psalm, David calls on Israel to once again fear … Everything you see around you is due to the glory of man. It feels like He is angry and it looks like he has rejected them, abandoning them when they needed him most. Communication is one of our common problems; what we say to others is often misunderstood. Daily Devotional | Psalm 60 (March 24, 2020) Trinity Bible Church. 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 60:11–12: “Give us help from trouble, / For the help of man is useless. Sin has consequences. As the optimist says, “it could always be worse.” While there are human causes to all of the above, there is a spiritual dimension as well, and this is the ancient wisdom that we need to heed. Ask different groups of people and they will tell you different sins, but most everyone will acknowledge that as a society we have wronged others -- racism, abortion, pornography, rampant dishonesty (mostly on  Twitter) -- the list is long. 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. To the tune of “The Lily of the Covenant.”. You won't find a bunch of platitudes or Christian fluff. you You can can can see see see from from from from. It will be another 1,000 years before God fulfills his ultimate promise to bless Abraham’s seed (plural, descendants) through Abraham’s seed (singular, Jesus). He […] God and his truth are the rally point for cultural survival. But we need to move on to recognize that God is still on the battlefield, his flag is still flying and we can rally around him, around truth. What an amazing truth is taught in verse 11. Devotional: Psalm 40. However, the following verse recalls the earlier lament of the psalm, God had seemed to reject his people and stayed behind when their armies went out. 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. Even though you cannot see this angel, he is there. You cannot understand this text without looking at a map. With that in mind he confidently states what will happen next. 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. 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. Psalm 60 Devotional. David stood up to these four nations and the result was 40+ years of peace. Christian, don't ever forget that! And yet in this catastrophe God has set up a banner for those who fear him. Psalms Audio courtesy of The Boston Catholic Journal. Psalm 59-60 Devotional on March 23, 2020 Get link; Facebook; Twitter; Pinterest; Email; Other Apps; Colorful, poetic, and explicit are the pleas for God's attention to rescue and more subtle plea to vindicate the enemy or "wicked transgressor." 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. We are joyous over the times we know God is close, and we see His hand in our lives every day. The banner was a signal flag used by the military to communicate during the fog of war. David hasn’t given up on God even though it feels like God has given up on his people. This is a tricky verse to translate as the word “truth” only occurs here and in Proverbs 22:21. No one created us, we evolved; that makes us the highest being! King David and the army were experiencing a military setback. This spiritual realm is not under the bidding of man; rather, man is led by this spiritual realm. David receives an immediate answer to his prayer. 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. Posted by Grace Fellowship Church on Friday, June 12, 2020. I find these Psalms eerily applicable to the virus that we battle today. What is your adversary that is blocking peace or productivity? Jesus fulfills this pledge in an unexpected way. Look at the great achievements made in the last 100 years! Set to “Lily of the Testimony.” A Michtam of David. 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. The treading down of our foes recalls the prediction of Genesis 3 that the seed of woman would crush the serpent’s head. The action hasn’t taken place, but David envisions it through the eyes of faith. Jesus is the salvation of God, his holy arm with whom he delivers his beloved. As a nation, we have committed sin en masse and any judgment we are receiving from God is surely due us. 11 She sent out her boughs to the Sea, and her branches to the River. We know and understand perfectly our intended conversation to another. The response to Edom’s attack is to counter attack, invade their country and besiege their city. 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. Today’s devotional meditation is taken from Psalm 60. 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. 12 With God we shall do valiantly; it is he who will tread down our foes. 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. Contribute a Devotional. 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. master, master, according according according to Shoshone Edith, Edith a.m. A. a.m. a.m. … This is an apt description of western civilization today. The early verses of this Psalm give an overview of the history of Israel through the time of the judges and Saul’s reign. the Super script here here the the situation situation situation to to to the the the choir choir cho. O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased; O turn thyself to us again.” Psalm 60:1. To [the tune of] "The Lily of the Covenant." Always. 12 Through God we will do valiantly, for it is He who shall tread down our enemies. He invites the people to flee toward that banner, toward truth. 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. Warfare is always rough on civilian populations, as the African proverb reminds us: When the elephants fight it is the grass that suffers. Psalm 60 1 Psalm 60 For the director of music. All our devotionals are contributed by our readers on a voluntary basis. Israel has been worsted in fight, but still continues its campaign against Edom. 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, … 9 Who will bring me to the fortified city? 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. David has been wildly successful against the Philistines and Moabites, and is currently fighting the Syrians in the north. This would certainly make sense strategically -- come in the back door while the owner of the house is away. / Through God we will do valiantly, / For it is He who shall tread down our enemies.” September 2nd, 2017 by Pastor Ed in devotional. 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. Lately I have sensed a rising trend in people; civilian and military caught in IMPROPER fear. We live in a culture today that believes the opposite: the help of God is useless. And sin is not an individual act; it always affects others. Nor should anyone else. You do have a guardian angel who never leaves your side. we we are are on 60 60, you you. 12 Through God we will do valiantly, for it is He who shall tread down our enemies. I think this shows a deeper understanding that is innate in all of us. 11 Give us help from trouble, for the help of man is useless. 10 Have you not rejected us, O God? {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. The psalmist lays blame for the nation’s woes at the hand of God, saying that he has made his people see hard things. These histories describe how David systematically subdued nations on all sides -- Philistia, Moab, Syria, and Edom. Ephraim is described as the “helmet”, and represented the northern kingdom of Israel. There is a true spiritual realm in which God reigns with His angels, and Satan constantly attacks and devours with his evil angels. What an amazing truth is taught in verse 11. Every nation wants security -- the ability to work the land without fear that someone is going to invade and steal it from you. He shouts in triumph over Philistia, the nation to the west that had been a long-time enemy of Israel and David personally. 33:18 Where is He then? Psalm 60 – From Defeat to Victory in God. Gilead lies north of Succoth and represents the northeastern part of the country corresponding with Ephraim and Manasseh to the west of Gilead and north of Shechem. H. C. The help of man is useless. 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). A Bible Devotion from Psalm 60The Help of Man is Useless, 11 Give us help from trouble, for the help of man is useless. This psalm is titled To the Chief Musician. Also, I’d love to hear your thoughts on this scripture so comment on th… Search Results for: "Psalm 60:" Giants Or Grasshoppers? The psalm itself seems to have been composed during this time of conquest by David. Things which once were unthinkable are now unquestioned. The psalm teaches us that it’s okay to be angry and frustrated with God, to acknowledge feelings of disappointment and abandonment. “Are you with us?” It’s a question that we often ask of God when things aren’t going well. A culture that has abandoned truth is stumbling drunk, questioning everything, seeing things that shouldn’t be, indeed, causing them. The Psalms are too gritty and honest for that. 2 Thou hast made the earth to tremble; thou hast broken it: heal the breaches thereof; for it shaketh. If we trust in God, we’re secure. The Sinner/Saint Devotional: 60 Days in the Psalms: Amazon.es: Daniel Emery Price: Libros en idiomas extranjeros 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. 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. Miraculously we see his blessings in our lives. In order to achieve this security, nations like to have the luxury of maintaining a buffer zone, an area around the nation where any fighting will happen, rather than happening in one’s own country. 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. Psalm 60[ a]( A) For the director of music. Trinity Bible Church 167 views. When he fought Aram Naharaim [] and Aram Zobah, [] and when Joab returned and struck down twelve thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. For teaching. 3 You have made your people see hard things; you have given us wine to drink that made us stagger. He is always there, and always ready to fight the forces of Satan to protect you. Psalm 60 also has one of the longest descriptive titles given to it. This has been true in the entire history of humanity and warfare. What is true of the individual is also true of the nation. The god of this world is man. The language in these verses is appropriate for many nations for many times in history. The first four verses of the psalm suggest this type of national disaster followed by a prayer for victory. The psalm concludes with a prayer and a prediction. Everything had a spiritual component to it. In doing so he extended the boundaries and influence of Israel to its farthest extent ever. 10 The hills were covered with its shadow, and the mighty cedars with its boughs. Knowing that Jesus is sovereign over creation and human history, gives us the courage to face a new day, even as it may seem like the world is staggering as under the effects of wine. 5 That your beloved ones may be delivered, give salvation by your right hand and answer us! This could also be translated that Philistia is shouting, but that wouldn’t really make sense. Psalm 60:11-12, NKJV. 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]. He had somehow managed to get the top off his sippy cup and subsequently painted our sofa with his milk. A setback can make us stagger and wonder what to do next. This is the experience of a nation that has experienced a sucker punch out of nowhere, suddenly invaded with no defense. Feel free to read along in the show notes below. Don't be deceived by such thinking; God is not mocked. These verses suggest a national catastrophe as a result of a foreign invasion. 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). And yet, David trusts that the nation is still “beloved” by God and that God will answer his prayer even now, that they will be delivered from this calamity, that they will see God’s strong right hand intervene and answer his appeal. How can I be praying for you today? David’s assurance of this was past history, looking back to previous victories and the success of his armies in the past, securing vast swaths of land as buffers between Israel and potential rivals. Recall that it is the Edomites who are likely the attacking army in this psalm. 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. Interestingly, even though David was in a life-threatening situation, the psalm contains no prayer. Sounds pretty convincing, doesn't it? We are his beloved and he will save us with his own right hand. If we trust in men or in things, we’re depending on that which is lighter than breath (62:9). When that flag falls you know that you have been overrun and the best thing you can do is try to get out alive. How many do you know who understand and believe verse 11? 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). What may seem impossible to man is always possible with God. Who will lead me to Edom? Rosemary Renninson. 11 Oh, grant us help against the foe, for vain is the salvation of man! God’s ultimate beatdown of our enemies would take place one Passover weekend in Jerusalem. They are wonderful days, but something happens. To the choirmaster: according to Shushan Eduth. Today Today we we. Pray today that God would fill you with the awareness of His angel of protection who never leaves your side. 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