Book of Psalms: Shalom 2 U, #14

By Shalom Jim

This is 150 days, daily devotional where we will meditate on a few scriptures, praise Jesus for what He has done and pray for the lost. We will be able to rightly divide the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Book of Psalms is full of how God is pleased with those that reverence Him; those that take His word seriously.  It shows how God blesses those that put their trust in them.  It tells us that God is a holy God.  He demands holiness but His Grace and Love exceed His demands for us to be holy on our own.  There are prophecies of Jesus coming to sacrifice His life and become the Lamb of God that cleanses one of all their sins and allows them to receive the gift of righteousness.   Jesus + Grace + Faith = Shalom/Peace 2U

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Shalom2U Ministries
• Release date: Jun 10, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215119785

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Psalms 1:1-2 Bless

Psa 1:1-2 Blessed is the man who doesn’t walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand on the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers; 2 but his delight is in Yahweh’s law. On his law, he meditates day and night.

The Law is not always referring to the 10 commandments. It also refers to God’s instructions. : law, direction, instruction, the body of prophetic teaching, and instruction in the Messianic age  When we meditate on God’s instructions, we are blessed. When we meditate on God’s Word; we are given reverence to God. The Word talks about fearing God but most of the time it can and should be in reverence instead. Jesus meditated on the Word more than anyone. He didn't fear God, His Father. He always expressed the love of the Father. As Jesus meditated on the Word, He was able to rightly divide the Word. We have a problem doing that. Jesus was blessed. All that He did as man, was blessed by God. He said that the works He did were the Father working in Him.

Dear Jesus! As we meditate on Your Words, we are blessed. We begin to know, believe, and declare the works of Your hands. You working in us and through us. It's You that gives us life. It's You that makes us more than conquerors and all blessings come from You.  We pray that as Your Word goes forth, eyes will see, ears will hear, hearts believe and You will bless them. The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace. ’Numbers 6:24‭-‬26 To God be the glory Amen! Shalom 2 U

Psalm 1:3-4 God's word prospers

Psa 1:3-4 He will be like a tree planted by the streams of water, that produces its fruit in its season, whose leaf also does not wither. Whatever he does shall prosper. 4 The wicked are not so but are like the chaff which the wind drives away.

Meditating on God's Word. Many read God's Word and even study God's Word. These are good to do but it takes meditating on God's Word that produces a blessing and makes you prosper. When you meditate, it gets down in your heart, not just in your head. When it's down in your heart, it will come out of your mouth in faith and not return void. ( ... For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. Matthew 12:34 nkjv So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:11 )

Dear Jesus! You are the Tree of Life . Meditating on Your Words sows good things into our hearts ( souls)that produce good fruit so that we can prosper in all good things. We declare Your Word to the world that it would enter their hearts and they would prosper in all good things. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. In Jesus's name Amen. II Corinthians 13:14  Shalom 2U

Psalm 1:3 Produce Fruit

Psa 1:3 He will be like a tree planted by the streams of water, that produces its fruit in its season, whose leaf also does not wither. Whatever he does shall prosper.

God wants to bless us but we have to treat Him as God and not as a sugar daddy. Time spent with God: praise & worship, meditating on His Word, and talking to Him gives Him reverence. God then blesses us and makes us fruitful. We are like trees that bear fruit that God blesses.

Dear Jesus!  You came to this world to bless us, to give us life.  As we declare who You are, and what You have done for us; we become blessed.  You produce in us all the Fruits of the Holy Spirit.  Now Those that believe in You are able to give these fruits to others and declare the Kingdom of God is here. This world needs more of You and Your grace in it.  We pray: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. In Jesus's name Amen.  II Corinthians 13:14  Shalom 2U

Psalm 2:6-12 Jesus the Son & King  

Psa 2:6-8  He will say, I myself put my king in Zion. I put him on my holy mountain. 7 I will tell you what God has decided to do. The LORD said to me, "You are my son. Today I have given you the honor that goes with that name. 8 Ask me for anything! I will give you nations. The whole world can be yours......12 Kiss his son or God will be angry. He may be so angry that you will die. Only the people that come to the LORD are really happy. He will make them safe.

Here we see that God has a son. We come to know and believe that Jesus is the son of God. The Father has declared Him King of Zion and ruler of the world. All that receive the Son will be happy. All that reject the Son will suffer.

Dear Jesus! Because of man's disobedience, You came to redeem the earth for all mankind. You have made us happy by delivering us from the bondage of satan. You have given us Your name and authority. We bow to You only, for You are the King of kings and Lord of lords. In Jesus's name, we  declare Shalom/Peace on earth goodwill to all amen!

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Psalm 3 The Lord hears our cries

Psa 3:4-8  I cried out to the LORD with my voice, and he answered me from his holy mountain. Selah. 5 I lay down and slept. I awoke, for the LORD sustains me. 6 I am not afraid of ten thousand people who have set themselves against me on every side. 7 Arise, LORD. Save me, my God. For you slap all my enemies in the face. You break the teeth of the wicked. 8 Salvation belongs to the LORD. Your blessing is upon your people. Selah.

Psalm 3 begins with how there are many enemies against the Lord and His people. The enemy always tries to tell us that there is no hope. We must not give in to the devil's lies. We must not give in to what our flesh tells us. Yes, you will have all the symptoms of sickness but keep declaring God's word. Fear not! Declare: Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, Psalms 103:2‭-‬  I personally declare Psalm 103:1-5 every day.

Dear Jesus! You lived Your life every day doing good and yet you had many enemies. You had complete confidence in the Father. You now ask us to fear not and have faith in You. We now proclaim that You are the Prince of Peace. You take away our fears and bring Shalom/Peace to our body, soul, and spirit. " Shalom/Peace to all on earth in Jesus's name. To God be the glory amend!  Shalom 2 U

Psalm 4 Jesus the priceless pearl

Psa 4:1-3 Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. You set me free in my distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer. 2 You sons of man, how long will you shame my honor, love what is worthless, chase after a lie? Selah. 3 But know that the LORD works wonders for his godly one; the LORD will hear when I call to him.

Psalm 4 Even in the Old Testament, one would acknowledge God as their righteous. We too are to acknowledge JESUS as our righteousness. Righteousness is a free gift received by faith in Jesus. When we believe that God is our righteousness, we can call on Him in faith that He will hear. God works wonders for those that believe in Him. There are too many chasing after worthless things. This doesn't honor God.

Dear Jesus! Thank You for Your righteousness. You are the One that we seek first. You are the pearl of great price. We leave behind all the worthless things and seek You. As Your Word declares: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33 NKJV. We pray for those that haven't found You, the pearl of great price. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. In Jesus's name Amen.

II Corinthians 13:14  Shalom 2 U

Psalm 5 The Lord blesses us with favor

Psa 5:11-12  But let all those who take refuge in you rejoice. Let them always shout for joy, because you defend them. And let those who love your name be joyful in you. 12 For you bless the righteous, LORD. You surround him with favor like a shield.

Psalm 5 begins with how God hears one's voice when one meditates on His words. The wicket doesn't care what God has to say, so they are missing out on the blessings of the Lord.

Dear Jesus! We do rejoice because we believe in all that You have done for us. We are righteous in You . It's You that blesses us with favor and shields us from all harm of the enemy. May You continue to bless and give grace to all the earth. The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace. ’ In Jesus's name Amen! Numbers 6:24‭-‬26

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Psalm 6 The Lord raises the humble

Psa 6:1- LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger, neither discipline me in your wrath. 2 Be gracious to me, LORD, for I am frail. LORD, heal me, for my bones are trembling. 3 And my soul is greatly troubled. But you, LORD, how long? 4 Return, LORD. Deliver my soul. Save me because of your loving kindness.

God's Word tells us that even though the righteous may fall seven times, he will rise again.  There are times when we might take God's grace for granted.  When we do, we will fall.  We will not live righteously but sin. Our spirit man is still righteous but the flesh has fallen.  This is when we need to humble ourselves and ask Jesus for His forgiveness.

Dear Jesus!  You always prove Your love.  You always forgive us when we humble ourselves and ask for Your forgiveness.  You  pick us up again when we fall so that we can again walk in the path of righteousness.  You are glorified when Your disciples walk after You.  It's Your Amazing Grace working in us.  We intercede now for those that have fallen.  We pray that You will pick them up again. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. In Jesus's name Amen.  II Corinthians 13:14  Shalom 2U

Psalm 7 God  our Refuge

Psa 7:1- LORD, my God , I take refuge in you. Save me from all those who pursue me, and deliver me, 2 lest they tear apart my soul like a lion, ripping it in pieces, while there is none to deliver. 3 LORD, my God, if I have done this, if there is iniquity in my hands, 4 if I have rewarded evil to him who was at peace with me, or oppressed my enemy without cause, 5 let the enemy pursue my soul, and overtake it; yes, let him tread my life down to the earth, and lay my glory in the dust. Selah.

There are many in this world that think that they don’t need God.  They are proud.  The humble know that they need God.  There are just too many things that can come against us.  It’s important to not take God’s protection and blessings for granted.  Declare every day that the Lord is my rock and fortress and give Him praise and thanksgiving for it. 

Dear Jesus!  Again You show us the way to trust in the Father and treat everyone with love and respect.  You had complete confidence that the Father would watch over You.  We declare that You are our rock and fortress.  We trust in You to protect us from all things that the enemy of darkness tries to put on us.  We pray for the proud, that they would see that You are the rock of salvation and put their trust in You, Jesus the savior of the world.  The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you in Jesus's name amen.  Shalom 2U

Psalm 8: Our Majestic and Loving God

Psa 8:1- LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth. You have put your glory upon the heavens. 2 From the lips of children and infants you have established praise, because of your adversaries, that you might silence the enemy and the avenger. 3 When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars which you have set in place; 4 what is man, that you think of him, and the son of man that you care for him?

The first part of Psalm 8 tells