THOUGHTS ON PSALM 64
THEME: FROM FEAR OF THE ENEMY TO FEAR OF GOD
MAIN SCRIPTURE
Psalm 64:1
“Preserve my life from fear of the enemy.”
SUPPORTING VERSES
Psalm 57:7;
Proverbs 29:25
Psalm 64:9–10
2Tim2:7
Rom8:31
Lk13:4-5
David begins by asking GOD to preserve him from the fear of the enemy. Interestingly, he does not only ask to be delivered from the enemy, but from the fear the enemy can produce. The wicked were plotting secretly, using words like swords and arrows, hoping to strike the innocent without being discovered.
But then comes the turning point: “ But GOD shall shoot at them with an arrow” (v.7).
The very weapons they secretly prepared become instruments of their own downfall. GOD exposes what they thought was hidden.
By verse 9, the fear has changed direction: “All men shall fear, and shall declare the work of GOD.” They feared the enemy because they saw his schemes; now they fear GOD because they have seen His intervention.
This gives us a powerful spiritual lesson: fear magnifies whatever we are looking at. When we focus on the enemy, fear grows; when GOD reveals HIMSELF, the fear of GOD takes its rightful place.
The Psalm ends with the righteous rejoicing and trusting in the LORD. Like Psalm 57, David’s security ultimately rests not in the absence of trouble but in the character and sovereignty of GOD.
TAKEAWAY
The enemy may use fear to make us focus on his power, but GOD’s intervention turns our eyes back to HIS greater power.
PRAYER POINTS
1. LORD, preserve me not only from my enemies, but from the fear they may produce.
2. Deliver me from every intimidation that makes the enemy appear greater than You.
3. Let every hidden counsel against Your people be exposed and overturned.
4. Father, reveal Yourself so powerfully in my circumstances that my fear is replaced by reverence, confidence and trust in You.
5. In the mighty name of JESUS, Amen.
THOUGHTS ON PSALM CHAPTER SIXTY-FIVE.
THEME: Praise Flowing from God’s Grace, Forgiveness, and Generous Provision for Creation.
Psalm 65 is a song of thanksgiving and praise written by King David that celebrates God’s forgiveness of sins, His sovereign power over creation and His generous provision of the harvest.
MAIN POINTS AND STRUCTURE:
▪︎Praise and Forgiveness: Verses 1-4.
▪︎Power Over Creation and Nations: Verses 5-8.
▪︎Provision and Abundance: Verses 9-13.
KEY VERSE: Verses 2 and 11.
Verse 2: “O Thou that hearest prayer, unto Thee shall all flesh come!”
Verse 11: ” Thou crownest the year with Thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness!”
LESSONS:
▪︎We have a God who hears and answers prayer. Let us pray to Him and put our trust in Him. Our God is a good God! He has crowned this year with His goodness for us, and our paths drop fatness! Hallelujah!
PRAYER :
Father, thank You for always making Yourself available for us! Thank You, Father, because whenever we call You, You hear us and answer our prayer! Hallelujah! Thank You, Father, for crowning this year with Your goodness for us and making our paths drop fatness! Hallelujah! Thank You, Jesus!😀
REFLECTIONS ON PSALMS 66
Psalms Chapter SIXTY-SIX is a Hymn of Universal praise and an acknowledgement that a SINCERE HEART that is open to God receives MERCY.
Key Scriptures
(Psalms 66:18)
“If I regard iniquity in my heart, The Lord will not hear”
REFLECTIONS
“PRAYER BLOCKERS”
CONDITIONS APPLY
Dear Brethren, the affairs of men are usually guided by laws, regulations etc hence the popular CAVEAT : “TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY”
Indeed, “Terms and CONDITIONS” also apply in SPIRITUAL MATTERS!
In verse18 of Psalms Sixty-Six the Psalmist referred to a Condition called “REGARDING INIQUITY” OR CHERISHING INIQUITY” which leads to a BLOCKADE OF PRAYERS!
Prayer Blockers
Strange, sad but true, there are CONDITIONS that can BLOCK our PRAYERS!!
These include:
SINS/INIQUITIES
“But your INIQUITIES have separated you from your God, And your sins have hidden His face from you, So that He will not hear” ( Isaiah 59:2)
Yes! Sin is a Blocker
THE WICKED
“The sacrifice of the Wicked is an ABOMINATION to the Lord” (Prov 15:8)
Yes! Unbelievers can pray- Only the Prayer of Salvation and accepting Jesus as Lord has a chance!
LOVING INIQUITY
To “REGARD” or “CHERISH” implies “NOT TURNING AWAY”
If a believer secretly holds on to sin, God will not ANSWER!
Proverbs 28 verse 9 submits that “One who turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is an ABOMINATION”
Yes! There is provision for confessing and repenting.
(1John 1:8-10)
“WIFE ABUSE”
First Peter Chapter 3 verse 7 enjoined Husbands: “Giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; THAT YOUR PRAYERS BE NOT HINDERED”
Husbands, pleass avoid “Wife Abuse”
UNFORGIVENESS
“And whenever you stand PRAYING, if you have ANYTHING against ANYONE, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also FORGIVE you your trespasses”
(Mk 11:25)
CONCLUSION
We have a Prayer- Answering Father!
Barriers to prayers are traceable to Man’s deviation from the Will of God and defaults in “CONDITIONS” required for the Answer(s) to prayers.
DO NOT FORGET
“This is the CONFIDENCE that we have in Him, that if we ask anything ACCORDING TO HIS WILL, He hears us.
(1John 5:14-15)
Prayer
Father, we ask for the Strength of the Holy Spirit to resist TEMPTATION, break BAD HABITS and embrace SELF-CONTROL.
We receive by faith in the Mighty Name of Jesus. Amen.
Thoughts on Psalm 67
KEY VERSE
Psalms 67:2 NKJV
That Your way may be known on earth, Your salvation among all
In this Prayer – Praise Psalm, every verse mentions God’s relationship with the whole world. In a way, it speaks of the fulfilment of the great commission (Matt 28:18-20) where our Lord Jesus commanded that the gospel be taken to all nations.
Thank God that you and I are among the great crowd of believers today. But this is not where it ends, we owe someone out there who is unsaved, a responsibilty to make God’s way and His salvation (victory, deliverance, prosperity, welfare) known.
As we continue our journey of faith, it is important to remember that in making our requests for God’s blessing, the answer we desire is tied directly to obeying this important commission.
In addition to the above, today’s Psalm is a reminder to live a Praise-filled life, as it outlines the benefits acrueable to us when we give praise to God, the Judge and the Ruler among nations.
When all the people learn to Praise God, then the earth yields her increase, and carry out the original creative purpose of being filled with inhabitants in perfect harmony with God
REFLECTIONS ON PSALM 68
INTRODUCTION
Psalm 68, one of David’s Psalms, is a vivid portrayal of God as a mighty warrior, a loving father, and a benevolent king. It paints a picture of God’s triumph over His enemies, His tender care for His people, and His abundant blessings. The Psalm is an anthem of celebration, reverence, and faith in the almighty power of God.
KEY THEMES
1. God as Warrior: “May God arise.
2. Tender Protector: Father to orphans, defender of widows.
3. Covenant Faithfulness: Leading from Sinai to Zion shows steady commitment.
4. Triumph and Worship: Victory leads to corporate praise, not self-glory.
5. Universal Mission: Nations drawn to Zion anticipate.
WORSHIP AND LITURGICAL APPLICATION
Ancient Israel likely sang the Psalm during festival processions—Passover or Tabernacles—when the ark was paraded. Modern worship can mirror the movement:
1. Call to rise.
2. Remember past faithfulness.
3. Celebrate Jesus’ ascension victory.
4. Offer daily trust.
5. Anticipate global praise.
PRACTICAL APPLICATION
1. Confidence in spiritual battles: God still scatters enemies of His people.
2. Care for the vulnerable: mirroring the Father of orphans.
3. Gratitude for daily loads carried: cultivate morning thanks.
4. Global mission: pray for nations to “stretch out their hands” to God.
SUMMARY
God, who once strode the desert with Israel, now reigns from the heights of Zion, and will one day fill the earth with songs of triumph that echo the anthem of Psalm 68: “Blessed be God!”
PRAYER POINTS
Dear Father, I thank you for your supreme power and authority over all creation. I pray for your protection and provision for the fatherless, widows, and those in need, and ask for guidance in how you can help. I thank you for your past deliverance and provision in my life, and pray for continued faith and trust in your faithfulness.
I rejoice in prayer for the victory that Christ has achieved and ask for strength to live in the light of this victory. I offer prayers of gratitude for the daily blessings and strength that you provide in Jesus name, Amen.
Thoughts on Psalm 69
Introduction
Psalm 69, penned in a moment of anguish, is a heartfelt plea for deliverance, brimming with vivid imagery of despair and hope. This passage reflects a powerful journey from distress to trust, from plea to praise, highlighting the Psalmist’s deep faith in God’s love and justice.
Even in the face of formidable adversity, the Psalmist’s spirit remains unbroken, seeking solace and salvation in God’s power. The psalm’s language matches crises David faced—possibly the Absalom rebellion when betrayal, mockery, and public shame swirled around him.
The “lilies” tune ties Psa 45, 69 and 80, suggesting a familiar melody in temple worship. The mix of lament and confident praise marks it as both a personal prayer and a congregational song.
Key Themes
1. Suffering for God’s sake.
2. God’s steadfast love and mercy.
3. Righteous indignation against hardened evil.
4. The certainty of future praise and restoration.
5. Messianic foreshadowing fulfilled in Jesus.
Instructions for Believers
• Honest lament is welcome in worship—God can handle raw emotion.
• Confession (v. 5) guards against self-righteousness even when sufferers are mistreated.
• Standing for God may strain family ties (v. 8).
• Praise in pain (vv. 29–33) shifts focus from circumstances to God’s character.
• Expect God to vindicate, but leave vengeance to Him.
Practical Application
• When opposition feels like rising water, remember David’s opening cry and God’s final rescue.
• Let zeal for God’s presence motivate service, even if misunderstood.
• Pray boldly for God’s justice while asking Him to soften enemies’ hearts.
• Join all creation in praise, confident that God will rebuild and restore what looks ruined.
Summary
Psalm 69 moves from drowning anguish to soaring praise, tracing the path of the righteous sufferer whose account reaches its climax at the cross and ends in the rebuilt city of God.
Prayer
Dear God I pray for deliverance, strength in persecution, zeal and passion, trust in God’s timing and a heart of praise in Jesus name, Amen.
PSALM 70
Theme
A Cry for God’s Urgent help
Key Verse:
Save me, O God! Lord, help me now!
Please, God, rescue me! Come quickly, Lord, and help me.
( Psalms 70:1 NLT)
Review
Psalm 70 is a short but deeply emotional prayer from David. He is in a situation that requires immediate divine intervention. He cries to God for deliverance, asks that those seeking his harm be stopped, and calls on those who seek God to rejoice.
Reflection
The Psalm reminds us that we do not have to hide our urgency from God. When the situation is beyond our strength and control, we can simply cry out – “Lord, please help me quickly.”
There are moments in my life when I do not have long prayers or many words—I simply need God to come through for me. All I hear myself say is Lord help me!
Psalm 70 teaches me that God is not intimidated by my urgency or my tears.
I may feel surrounded, delayed, forgotten, or overwhelmed, but I can still turn to God. My help does not come from my ability to control everything; my confidence is in the God who sees, hears and responds.
Sometimes the greatest expression of faith is simply saying, “Lord, I need You now.”
Lessons
1. It is okay to ask God for urgent help.God cares about the immediate concerns of His children.
( 1 Peter 5:Vs 7)
2. Do not allow trouble to turn you away from God.
Jeremiah 29 Vs 11
3. God remains our ultimate source of help.
Ps.121 Vs 2
4. Keep your heart focused on God even while waiting.
Prayer
My Father, You know every situation that is troubling my heart and every place where I need Your intervention. Lord, arise and help me. Turn my anxiety into peace, my weakness into strength, and my uncertainty into confidence in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen
