Sermons & Devotionals by Dan Biser

"Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet Thy commandments are my delights." word for law - commandments; Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me - we see the continue turmoil in David's life; He recognizes just exactly what is going on. He is under attack. OUr physical, mental attacks are w... Read More

"The righteousness of Thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live." word for law - testimonies; Last verse of this 18th section; Righteousenss has been a constant theme throughout this section. We close with more thoughts and desire for God's righteousness. The righteousn... Read More

"I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O Lord: I will keep Thy statutes." word for law - statutes; first verse in the 19th section, KOPH; I cried with my whole heart - the personal pronouns stand out in this phrase, 'I cried. . .my heart'; Is there anything worse than the personal sorrow? It is one ... Read More

"I cried unto Thee; save me, and I shall keep Thy testimonies." word for law - testimonies; This is the second of three straight verses that have David referencing that he cried out to the Lord. so much of this verse is repeated throughout the Psalm. It is a short verse filled with the very necessit... Read More

"I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried; I hope in Thy word." word for law - word; Three straight verses in this section that deals with the personal pronoun, 'I' heavily. I prevented the dawning of the morning - an unusual statement that David was able to prevent the morning from coming ... Read More

"Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in Thy word." word for law - word; Mine eyes prevent the night watches - the night watches were supposed to be a time for sleep; David expresses the personal note again, 'Mine'. We are to examine ourselves and speak for ourselves. What say ... Read More

"Hear my voice according unto Thy lovingkindess: O Lord, quicken me according to Thy judgment." word for law - judgment; Hear my voice according unto Thy lovingkindess - it is a petition for God to hear his prayer; God does not hear all prayer. God does not have to do anything, He is God. Yet, David... Read More

"They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from Thy law." word for law - law; the recognition of David about his enemies, their proximity and the cause of their evil. They draw nigh that follow after mischief - word study, 'draw nigh'; we are given the high privilege to 'draw nigh' unt... Read More

"Thou art near, O Lord; and all Thy commandments are truth." word for law - commandments; Thou art near, O Lord - how precious and delightful to the soul that knows God; As you read through the Gospels, 'Lord' is not used much. But when it is there was a closeness between Christ and the disciple. An... Read More

"Concerning Thy testimonies, I have known of old that Thou hast founded them for ever." word for law - testimonies; the last verse of the 19th section - KOPH; Concerning Thy testimonies - in speaking with God, David tells the Lord his own thoughts about His Word; Notice the pronoun in reference to G... Read More

"Consider mine affliction, and delivver me: for I do not forget Thy law." word for law - law; the beginning of the 20th section - RESH; Consider mine affliction, and deliver me - David is still talking unto the Lord inthis prayer; Two actions are asked for by David, a prayer which no doubt we have m... Read More

"Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to Thy word." word for law - word; Plead my cause and deliver me - back to back verses of this same petition for deliverance; Where else is there deliverance but the Lord? There is none else to help us but Him. He, and He alone is able to deliver... Read More

"Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not Thy statutes." word for law - statutes; The first two verses in this 20th section were a plea for deliverance. Here, David states the reality of these wicked ones. Salvation is far from the wicked - 'thou shalt call His Name, Jesus; for He shall s... Read More

"Great are Thy tender mercies, O Lord; quicken me according to Thy judgments." word for law - judgments; Great are Thy tender mercies, O Lord - how can we ever begin to understand the truth and depths of God's mercies? God is great and greatly to be praised; therefore, everything that proceeds from ... Read More

“Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline from Thy testimonies.” Word for law - testimonies; David continues to evaluate the situation at hand. It is good to know why things are the way they are. Many are my persecutors and mine enemies - the personal pronoun, ‘my’ and ‘mine’ r... Read More

"Consider how I love Thy precepts; quicken me, O Lord, according to Thy lovingkindness." word for law - precepts; Upon the reflection of his enemies, he states unto the Lord his continued love for the Word. It is a statment of David's favor for the word and a plea for God's favor. Consider how I lov... Read More

"Consider how I love Thy precepts; quicken me, O Lord, according to Thy lovingkindness." word for law - precepts; Considerable number of repeated words of emphasis are found in this short verse. EAch one drawing us, teaching us, helping us unto Him. Consider how I love Thy precepts - 'consider', wor... Read More

"Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of Thy rightoues judgments endureth for ever." word for law - word, and judgments; Last verse of this 20th section. Another verse continuing the truths found about His Word. Thy Word is true from the beginning - the place of beginning, Alpha is fou... Read More

"Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of Thy word." word for law - word; The beginning of the 21st section, SCHIN. David has continued to repeatedly show and mention the enemies that are set against him. But he always concludes with hope and where his faith is fou... Read More

"I rejoice at Thy word, as one that findeth great spoil." word for law - word; In the previous verse, David address the attacks of his enemies, but then immediately makes reference to his 'awe of Thy word'. In the verse, it is almost like the thought of his heart continues with his love and referenc... Read More