What I Noticed Today (Psalms 65-67, 69-70)
Psalm 65
Psalm 65 is a song of praise for the blessings from the Lord as they celebrated a harvest season.
In verses 1-4, David proclaims praise to God for hearing his prayers despite their many sins and gives thanks for God’s blessings.
In verses 5-8, David says that God’s awesome deeds are the answer to the prayers of the righteous. God’s power over all the earth is a reason to shout for joy.
In verses 9-13, David expects a great harvest because of God’s blessings being poured out on the land
Psalm 66
Psalm 66 is another psalm of thanksgiving like Psalm 65. The psalmist begins writing in the second person (we, our), but concludes in the first person (I, me).
In verses 1-9, the psalmist addressed all the earth, asking that they praise the Lord by singing and speaking of His awesome works on behalf of man. He called on the people to bless God because He had blessed them.
In verses 10-12, the psalmist acknowledges God’s testing of the people and bringing the people to a place of abundance.
In verses 13-20, David turns his attention to the people of Israel and leads them in sacrifices and praise to God. God had listened to their prayers because they had purified their hearts in turning away from sin.
Psalm 67
Continuing from Psalm 66, the psalmist now calls on the people of Israel to praise God so that they will enjoy His blessings.
In verses 1-2, the psalmist asks for God to bless the nation and make His ways known on all the earth.
In verses 3-7, the psalmist calls on all the people to sing praises to God. All nations should sing for joy because God is a righteous judge. When the people praise God for His blessings, it causes others to worship Him.
Psalm 69
Psalm 69 is a long song in which David asks God to save him from those who hate him.
In verses 1-4, David uses imagery to suggest he is near death as he waits for God to save him.
In verses 5-12, David admits his shortcomings and hopes that others who believe in God will not be ashamed because of him. He claims it is for God’s sake that he has suffered dishonor and reproach.
In verses 13-28, David asks the Lord to save and redeem him. He knew that God had seen how he had been mistreated and that God would bring judgment on the wicked because they had persecuted God’s people.
In verses 29-36, David prayed yet again that the Lord would hear him in the midst of his distress and save and protect him. David promised to praise God in anticipation of God delivering His people.
Psalm 70
Psalm 70 is a psalm of David asking God to rescue him quickly.
In verses 1-3, David asks God to save him quickly and to put his enemies to shame.
In verses 4-5, David asks all who seek the Lord to say, “God is Great.” He closes, saying he is poor and needy, and his only hope is in God’s deliverance.
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