Psalm 130 — Anonymous (Possibly Hezekiah)
Even before Jesus died on the cross for us, the Lord showed forgiveness to those who cried out to Him in despair for mercy.
A heart with the right posture will confess whatever wrongdoings are keeping the soul heavy and downcast. We need to keep bringing those things to Him instead of keeping them in the darkness, where they can often turn into self-pity and depression.
Bring it to the light. He’s waiting to hear from you and to set you free from your sins through His unfailing love.
Psalm 131 — David
What I admire most about David, and why I believe he was called a man after God’s heart, was his understanding of humility.
David knew he wasn’t supposed to do anything without consulting and spending time with God first. This was likely because he learned how these disciplines kept him from pride and overvaluing himself.
David is encouraging people in this Psalm to let humility and trust lead the way.
Psalm 132 — Anonymous
The beginning of the Psalm refers to David’s desire to build the temple. He couldn’t think of or focus on anything but the desire God had put in his heart. It appears it ate away at him.
The Psalm goes on to speak of God’s promises to David’s bloodline:
- They would rule over Israel as long as they followed God.
- In verse 11, it declares, “One of your own descendants I will place on your throne.” This points to the unconditional promise ultimately fulfilled through Jesus Christ.
The Psalm ends by alluding to our great King, Jesus the Messiah, whose power and glory will last forever.
Psalm 133 — David
Unity—what joy it brings to have people walking in unity.
Our world and churches struggle in this area. Division in so many areas often causes people to choose a side.
But that’s not Kingdom thinking.
God’s will for us is to live according to the purpose and plan He has set aside for us, which in turn should lead to unity and freedom.
Psalm 134 — Anonymous
This writer emphasizes the beauty of worship. This was written about a small, dedicated group of Levites who took worship to heart. They felt it was a top priority and responsibility to make time to honor and praise the Lord every day.
We can take this example from this group and make it a top priority to honor God in whatever we are doing.
And it also feels wonderful to “lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord.”
Psalm 135 — Anonymous
This writer emphasizes that God treasures us and gives love and mercy to those who honor Him above all the worldly idols and distractions.
The writer warns of people creating idols in their lives. Whatever you are doing can become an idol in your heart if you aren’t careful. We must remember to always put God first to avoid the downfall of creating idols that can lead us away from Him.
Take some time to reflect on anything that might be taking the place of God being first in your life. These aren’t always “bad” things either. However, anything we prioritize over Him can keep us from living in step with Him.
