Psalm Nine: Praise the Lord who sits on the throne
The Lord sits in the heavens, while the nations await word from Him. He will bring a just and fair reward to those who trust in Him.
Revelation 19:11
I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice, he judges and makes war.
Pulpit Commentary
Pulpit Commentary Continued
Psalm 9:1 Give thanks to the Lord
“I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart. I will tell of all Thy wonders.”
Psalm 9:2 Praise the Lord Most-High
“I will be glad and exult in Thee. I will sing praise to Thy name, O Most-High.”
Psalm 9:3 Your enemies will stumble
“When my enemies turn back, they will stumble and perish before Thee.”
Psalm 9:4 God judges rightly
“For Thou hast maintained my just cause. Thou dost sit on the throne judging righteously.”
Psalm 9:5 God will destroy the wicked
“Thou hast rebuked the nation, Thou hast destroyed the wicked, Thou hast blotted out their name forever and ever.”
Psalm 9:6 The enemy will arrive at an everlasting end.
“The enemy has come to an end in perpetual ruins. And Thou hast uprooted the cities. The very memory of them has perished.”
Psalm 9:7 God’s throne is established to judge
“But the Lord abides forever. He has established His throne for judgment.”
Psalm 9:8 His judgment will be fair and equal
“And He will judge the world in righteousness. He will execute judgment for the people with equity.”
Psalm 9:9 He is a stronghold in trouble
“The Lord also will be a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.”
Psalm 9:10 God will never forget his children
“And those who know Thy name will put their trust in Thee. For Thou, O Lord, hast not forsaken those who seek Thee.”
Psalm 9:11 Tell others about God
“Sing praises to the Lord, who dwells in Zion. Declare among the people His deeds.”
Psalm 9:12 He doesn’t forget those in need.
“For He who requires blood remembers them. He does not forget the cry of the afflicted.”
Psalm 9:13 God can save us from death.
“Be gracious to me, O Lord. Behold my affliction from those who hate me. Thou who does lift me up from the gates of death.”
Psalm 9:14 Rejoice in God’s salvation
“That I may tell of all Thy praises.” That in the gates of the daughter of Zion I may rejoice in Thy salvation.”
Psalm 9:15 The nations will fall into a trap of their making
“The nations have sunk down in the pit which they have made. In the net which they hid, their own foot has been caught.”
Psalm 9:16 The wicked are ensnared in the Lord’s justice
“The Lord has made Himself known. He has executed judgment. In the work of his own hands, the wicked is snared.”
Psalm 9:17 The nations rejected the Lord
“The wicked will return to Sheol. Even all the nations who forget God.”
Psalm 9:18 The Lord answers prayer
“For the needy will not always be forgotten, nor the hope of the afflicted perish forever.”
Psalm 9:19 Do not let evil win
“Arise, O Lord, do not let man prevail. Let the nations be judged before Thee.”
Psalm 9:20 God will teach the nations
“Put them in fear, O Lord. Let the nations know that they are but men.”
Judgment will arrive, who will be ready?
Joel writes about the Armageddon showdown here
Who gets wiped off the face of the earth?
It’s decision time for the nations
A great book for youth and adult readers.
White Stone Watcher
Hello readers,
I’ve served as a children and youth pastor for over three decades. It was a great honor and pleasure to serve the Lord in that way. It’s been my prayer, that many of them will learn of Jesus’ love and decide to commit their lives to follow Him.
I wrote the fiction story, ‘White Stone Watcher’ for them and their parents. In the story, we see a young man, and his best friend, Amanda. They face the normal challenges that today’s kids face at school. But with one huge difference.
Their challenge is twelve feet tall to be exact with an enormous set of six wings. Just like the prophet Isaiah saw in the throne room of God. He’s a Watcher, an angelic being who is still invisible to Amanda. The messenger from God is about to lead both of them on a spiritual journey. They find they can’t escape the unseen war that rages all around them. They will become key players that God will use in the battle between the Sons of Darkness and the Children of Light.
I invite you to pray about a youth that might enjoy and benefit from this story. As the world grows darker, our youth must become aware that the Lord is calling them to join the Children of Light in the fight for what is righteous. We’re all involved, whether we realize it or not. If they won’t go to church, maybe they’ll read a book about someone just like them facing challenges at school.
God is calling them.
Praying for the youth, and spiritual awakening.
Let me know what you think.