Psalms 43 - 45, 49, 84 - 85, 87 (24th April) - Joshua

Psalm 43- 44
These 2 psalms is written with a Godly sorrow. The tone is sad from the words "why are you downcast, O my soul?". What do we do when we are being subjected to blame or oppression? The psalmist showed us, in our affliction, we can come in confidence that God not only listens but will vindicate us. Vindicate means to make right and clear someone from wrong. When your are oppressed, don't take your own cause. Put your hope in God!

Psalm 45
This psalm reminds me of my maker and mission in life.
1. Mission - We are called to rule in truth, humility and righteousness. (v4-7)
2. Maker - We are desired by God (v11)

Psalm 49
The psalm depicts a dynamic display of life, riches, poor, death. And in all those situations, he anchored the psalm with v15. "But God will redeem my life from the grave; he will surely take me to himself." This is the promise of our lives. In view of that, we should view our possessions and status on earth as temporal means for His glory.

Psalm 84,85 & 87
These 3 psalms speaks to me about the foundation of life. The basic principles of living our christian life.
Psalm 84, 87 - Abide and be established in God
Psalm 85 - Trust in God's Promises and provision