•  ...><(((‘>  *Worthy*  <’)))><...  

•   Psalm 18:3 3I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I have been saved from my enemies.   Have you been concerned about your future career? Are you concerned about you future lifetime partner? Future career and lifetime partner had been undeniable concerned of young adults. Certainly... [read more]

 

•  ...><(((‘>  *Rock*  <’)))><...   

• Psalm 18:2 2The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and   the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. God saved David from multiple threats, and he praised God. Several times, David and his men hid behind huge rocks and used caves as th... [read more]

 

•  ...><(((‘>  *Strength*  <’)))><...   

• Psalm 18:1   1I love you, Lord, my strength. King David could have so much confidence because he was an accomplished warrior, and he accumulated so much wealth. But he personally recognized his frailty and weaknesses, and he sought God’s help time and time again. And God gave him timely strength... [read more]

 

•  ...><(((‘>  *Awake*  <’)))><...   

•   Psalm 17:15 15As for me, I will be vindicated and will see your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness.                         An infatuated man wished, “If ever I see your face whenever I wake up in the morning, that could be the most wonderful moment in my life!” ... [read more]

 

•  ...><(((‘>  *Confront*  <’)))><...   

•  Psalm 17:13 13Rise up, Lord, confront them, bring   them down; with your sword rescue me from the wicked.    King David defeated a lion, a bear and a giant Goliath. By his might, he could have easily defeated all his enemies. But before he confronted his enemies, he sought the Lord’s help. He p... [read more]

 

•  ...><(((‘>  *Lion*  <’)))><...   

• Psalm 17:12 12They are like a lion hungry for prey, like a fierce lion crouching in cover. One evening, I was thirsty. I went to get a glass of water to drink. Before I was able to switch on the light, someone suddenly grabbed my pants. I switched on the light and saw the naughty cat was running... [read more]

 

•  ...><(((‘>  *Throw*  <’)))><...  

• Psalm 17:11 11They have tracked me down, they   now surround me, with eyes alert, to throw me to the ground. On one Sabbath day, Jesus went into the synagogue in his hometown Nazareth. He spoke to the people in Luke 4:24-30, 24“Truly I tell you, no prophet is accepted in his hometown. 25I assure... [read more]

 

•  ...><(((‘>  *Callous*  <’)))><...  

• Psalm 17:9 10They close up their callous hearts, and their mouths speak with arrogance. Callous heart ignores rebuke because it cannot sense its beneficial effect. But by the grace of God, we listen to his admonition. Initially, the Lord instructed Prophet Jonah to preach against the wickedness ... [read more]

 

• ...><(((‘>  *Wicked*  <’)))><...  

• Psalm 17:9 9(Hide me) from the wicked who are   out to destroy me, from my mortal enemies who surround me. King Saul was envious of David. He tried to kill him several times. One night, David had opportunity to kill King Saul as narrated in 1 Samuel 26:6-11. 7Saul was lying asleep inside the cam... [read more]

 

•  ...><(((‘>  *Apple*  <’)))><...  

• Psalm 17:8 8Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings. The phrase "apple of my eye" refers to something or someone that one cherishes above all others. Originally, it was an idiom referring to the pupil of the eye. In modern usage, it signifies a person who holds a sp... [read more]

 

•  ...><(((‘>  *Wonder*  <’)))><...  

• Psalm 17:7 7Show me the wonders of your great love, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes.                What wonder of God’s great love have you experienced yet? Joseph told their father a bad report about his brothers. And twice, his brothers interprete... [read more]

 

•  ...><(((‘>  *Give*  <’)))><...  

• Psalm 17:6 6I call on you, O God, for you will   answer me; give ear to me and hear my prayer.       Undoubtedly, the Psalmist expected God to give him his ear and hear his prayer. Are you prepared to give ear and attentively listen each time your friends come to you and share their problem? Are... [read more]