Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “They pour out their arrogant words; all the evildoers boast” The psalmist now turns from pleading for God’s justice to describing the character of those who oppose Him. Their hearts are revealed by their words. Pride overflows from their mouths in arrogant speech, and they boast as though they are beyond…

Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “The LORD reigns; he is robed in majesty; the LORD is robed; he has put on strength as his belt” Psalm 93 opens with one of the Bible’s most triumphant declarations: the Lord reigns. Before any circumstance is described, before any trouble is acknowledged, the psalmist fixes our eyes upon the…

Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “The righteous flourish like the palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon” The psalmist now turns from the fate of the wicked to the beautiful stability of those who belong to the Lord. The palm tree thrives even in harsh conditions, while the cedar of Lebanon was renowned for…

Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “But you, O LORD, are on high forever” In contrast to the passing success of the wicked, the psalmist fixes his gaze upon the unchanging throne of God. Kingdoms rise and fall, people gain influence only to lose it, and the troubles of this world constantly shift, but the Lord remains…

Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “For you, O LORD, have made me glad by your work; at the works of your hands I sing for joy” The joy of the believer is rooted not first in personal success or favorable circumstances, but in the mighty works of God. The psalmist finds gladness by looking beyond himself…

Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to your name, O Most High” Psalm 92 begins with a simple yet profound declaration: giving thanks to God is good. Gratitude is not merely an emotional response to favorable circumstances but a fitting expression of hearts that know…

Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name” The voice of the psalm changes here as God Himself begins to speak. After the psalmist has celebrated the Lord’s faithful protection, the Lord confirms those promises with His own…

Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “Because you have made the LORD your dwelling place—the Most High, who is my refuge—no evil shall be allowed to befall you, no plague come near your tent” The psalmist returns to the central truth from which every promise flows: God Himself is our dwelling place. Divine protection is not presented…