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A Song. A Psalm. Of David.
1O God, my heart is fixed; I will make songs and melody, even with my glory.
2Give out your sounds, O corded instruments: the dawn will be awaking with my song.
3I will give you praise, O Lord, among the peoples; I will make melody to you among the nations.
4For your mercy is higher than the heavens: and your unchanging faith than the clouds.
5Be lifted up, O God, higher than the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
6Let your right hand be stretched out for salvation, and give me an answer, so that your loved ones may be safe from danger.
7This is the word of the holy God: I will be glad; I will make Shechem a heritage, measuring out the valley of Succoth.
8Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim is the strength of my head; Judah is my law-giver;
9Moab is my washpot; on Edom is the resting-place of my shoe; over Philistia will I send out a glad cry.
10Who will take me into the strong town? who will be my guide into Edom?
11Have you not sent us away from you, O God? and you go not out with our armies.
12Give us help in our trouble; for there is no help in man.
13With God we will do great things; for by him will our haters be crushed underfoot.
Complete Surrender
By A.W. Tozer6.8K43:16Absolute SurrenderGEN 6:8PSA 57:9PSA 108:5PSA 149:6LUK 9:231CO 15:34REV 3:16In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of surrendering oneself to God and sacrificing for His glory. The speaker talks about the need to prioritize spiritual matters over worldly desires and distractions. They mention the concept of being caught up with the masses and the importance of staying connected to God and fellow believers. The sermon also highlights the power of prayer and seeking God's mercy and protection in times of trouble. The preacher references various Bible verses, including Psalm 57, to support their message.
The Testimony of a Fixed Heart
By Carter Conlon2.3K49:27MaturityPSA 60:1PSA 60:12PSA 108:1PSA 108:12In this sermon, the focus is on Psalm 108 and the situation described in it. The speaker highlights the fear and sense of abandonment expressed in the psalm, suggesting that it reflects times when people are divided between giving in to their circumstances or rising above them in faith. The speaker calls on God to intervene and set free those who are captive to fear and darkness, bringing them into the promises of the covenant through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. The sermon emphasizes the power of God to scatter and triumph over anything that tries to captivate believers, and encourages listeners to trust in God's promises and praise Him among the nations.
The Prodigal Church
By Ronald Glass74558:43RevivalDEU 32:39PSA 108:12ISA 59:2HOS 6:1HOS 14:4In this sermon, the preacher highlights the lack of appreciation for the majesty of God, the depth of our sin, and the urgency of spreading the gospel in today's society. He emphasizes the need for a united remorse over our alienation from God and a declaration of a united resolve to address this situation. The preacher also emphasizes the importance of developing a conviction about our condition before the Lord, recognizing the lack of faithfulness and knowledge of God in the land. Lastly, he encourages believers to seek a deeper knowledge of God through prayer, studying the Word, and sharing the gospel with the lost, while also assuring them of God's mercy and compassion.
The True Song of Praise
By Basilea Schlink58104:35Radio ShowEXO 34:6PSA 46:1PSA 108:2MAT 6:33ROM 8:371TH 5:18REV 5:9In this sermon, Basilia Schlink emphasizes the power and importance of praise and worship in the life of an overcomer. She explains that an overcomer's heart and thoughts are always directed towards God, leading them to burst forth into song and worship. Praise and thanksgiving are seen as reflections of the lives of the blessed in heaven, and therefore, our lives on earth should also be characterized by this great joy. Schlink encourages listeners to turn to praise and thanksgiving as a means of finding comfort and overcoming difficulties, citing Psalm 108:2 as a reminder that God always has a way out of our troubles.
Reading on the Fifth Book of Psalms Psalms 107-150
By John Nelson Darby0God's MercyRedemption and RestorationPSA 107:1PSA 108:1PSA 111:6PSA 118:1PSA 136:1PSA 139:14PSA 145:9PSA 146:1PSA 147:3PSA 150:6John Nelson Darby explores the Fifth Book of Psalms, emphasizing God's enduring mercy amidst Israel's struggles and failures after their return to the land. He highlights the significance of the ark being brought back to Zion by David, which marked a restoration of worship and a reminder of God's sovereign grace. The Psalms recount Israel's vicissitudes, their cries for help, and God's faithfulness, culminating in the proclamation that 'His mercy endureth for ever.' Darby connects the themes of redemption, divine judgment, and the exaltation of Christ, illustrating how these Psalms reflect both Israel's history and prophetic future. Ultimately, he underscores the importance of recognizing God's mercy as a constant in the face of adversity.
(Secrets of Victory) 1. a Life of Constant Triumph
By Zac Poonen0Victory in ChristFaithPSA 108:13ISA 54:17JHN 16:33ROM 8:372CO 2:14PHP 4:132TI 1:7HEB 11:61JN 2:11JN 5:4Zac Poonen emphasizes that God's will for our lives is to experience constant victory, as supported by various Scriptures. He points out that many believers struggle to accept this truth due to reliance on reason and the influence of negative testimonies. Poonen encourages a childlike faith in the Word of God, asserting that understanding and believing in God's promise of victory is essential for living a triumphant life. He stresses that faith is the foundation for entering into this victorious existence, regardless of past defeats. Ultimately, recognizing God's desire for us to live in victory is the first step towards achieving it.
My Heart Is Fixed (Divine Healing: The Experiences of Elder Brooks)
By Hans R. Waldvogel0Divine HealingFaith in TrialsPSA 108:1Hans R. Waldvogel emphasizes the importance of having a fixed heart in faith, as exemplified by Elder Brooks, who, despite his severe illness, learned to trust in divine healing. Elder Brooks' journey from skepticism to faith illustrates how God uses trials to strengthen our hearts and lead us to true healing. Waldvogel highlights that true healing comes not from reliance on medicine but from the life-giving Spirit of Christ. He encourages believers to focus on praising God, as this can lead to miraculous healing and transformation. Ultimately, a heart fixed on God allows us to overcome our struggles and experience His glory.
Our Lord and the Woman Who Had the Issue of Blood Mark 5:24-34
By R.A. Torrey0FaithHealingLEV 15:19PSA 108:12ISA 53:5MAT 9:20MAT 12:20MRK 5:24LUK 8:43ROM 10:10PHP 4:6HEB 4:2R.A. Torrey explores the profound encounter between Jesus and the woman with the issue of blood, emphasizing her desperate need for healing and the faith that drove her to touch Jesus. Despite years of suffering and failed attempts at finding relief, her belief in Jesus' power led to her miraculous healing. Torrey highlights the importance of confession and the personal relationship with Christ, as the woman ultimately acknowledges her healing before Him, receiving not only physical restoration but also peace and affirmation. The sermon illustrates how faith, even when imperfect, can lead to divine intervention and transformation.
Homily 23 on Ephesians
By St. John Chrysostom0JOB 38:3PSA 108:1LUK 12:351CO 10:121CO 16:13GAL 6:9EPH 6:13PHP 4:1HEB 4:10John Chrysostom emphasizes the importance of spiritual warfare and being well-equipped with the armor of God. He highlights the significance of standing firm in the faith, symbolized by girding one's loins with truth, to withstand the challenges and temptations of life. Chrysostom draws parallels between the physical and spiritual aspects of standing upright and being girded with truth, emphasizing the need for spiritual vigilance and readiness for the journey towards Heaven. He encourages believers to focus on heavenly treasures, remain steadfast in faith, and be prepared for the ultimate departure to the promised land.
Exposition on Psalm 108
By St. Augustine0PSA 57:7PSA 60:5PSA 108:12CO 1:20HEB 1:1St. Augustine delves into the intricate connections between various Psalms, highlighting the prophetic nature of the titles and the depth of meaning beyond historical references. He explains how Psalm 108 is a combination of parts from other Psalms, emphasizing the unity in prophecy and the significance of titles like 'A Song of Solomon or Psalms of David.' Augustine draws parallels between the Psalms and the fulfillment of God's promises through Christ, as mentioned in Hebrews and Corinthians, underscoring the divine orchestration of Scripture.
Growing in Truth
By Phillips Brooks0PSA 108:4PRO 4:7EPH 4:142PE 3:18Phillips Brooks preaches about the importance of holding onto a truth that is broad and complete, one that grows and evolves with us as we journey through life. He emphasizes that our faith should constantly gain new reality and depth from our changing experiences, enriching and deepening our beliefs over time. Just like a field that transforms from holding a seed to bearing a harvest, our faith should mature and be enriched by the joys, sorrows, doubts, enthusiasms, and labors of our lives.
Psalm 108
By Henry Law0PSA 57:7PSA 108:1PSA 108:3PSA 108:6PSA 108:12Henry Law preaches on the Psalmist's unwavering resolve to praise God incessantly, expressing confidence in God's mercy and truth that surpasses all boundaries. The Psalmist's heart is transformed by grace to be fixed on God, leading to constant praise and worship. Praise extends beyond personal devotion to public gatherings and missionary work, proclaiming God's greatness to all nations. The Psalmist exalts God above all, seeking deliverance and victory through prayer and trust in God's promises.
Take Your Share
By T. Austin-Sparks0PSA 108:1PSA 112:61CO 15:58COL 1:23HEB 6:19Greek Word Studies preaches on the concept of being steadfast, emphasizing the importance of being firmly established in faith and moral fixity. The term 'steadfast' describes one who is constant, resolute, and unwavering in their beliefs, especially in the face of challenges or temptations. The Bible highlights the connection between trust in God, belief in His promises, and maintaining a steadfast heart and mind. It warns against being moved away from the hope of the gospel, stressing the need for perseverance and unwavering faith in the face of spiritual battles.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Keil-Delitzsch
- Matthew Henry
- Tyndale
Introduction
The explicit application of this Psalm to our Saviour, by Him (Mat 22:42-45) and by the apostles (Act 2:34; Co1 15:25; Heb 1:13), and their frequent reference to its language and purport (Eph 1:20-22; Phi 2:9-11; Heb 10:12-13), leave no doubt of its purely prophetic character. Not only was there nothing in the position or character, personal or official, of David or any other descendant, to justify a reference to either, but utter severance from the royal office of all priestly functions (so clearly assigned the subject of this Psalm) positively forbids such a reference. The Psalm celebrates the exaltation of Christ to the throne of an eternal and increasing kingdom, and a perpetual priesthood (Zac 6:13), involving the subjugation of His enemies and the multiplication of His subjects, and rendered infallibly certain by the word and oath of Almighty God. (Psa 110:1-7) The Lord said--literally, "A saying of the Lord," (compare Psa 36:1), a formula, used in prophetic or other solemn or express declarations. my Lord--That the Jews understood this term to denote the Messiah their traditions show, and Christ's mode of arguing on such an assumption (Mat 22:44) also proves. Sit . . . at my right hand--not only a mark of honor (Kg1 2:19), but also implied participation of power (Psa 45:9; Mar 16:19; Eph 1:20). Sit--as a king (Psa 29:10), though the position rather than posture is intimated (compare Act 7:55-56). until I make, &c.--The dominion of Christ over His enemies, as commissioned by God, and entrusted with all power (Mat 28:18) for their subjugation, will assuredly be established (Co1 15:24-28). This is neither His government as God, nor that which, as the incarnate Saviour, He exercises over His people, of whom He will ever be Head. thine enemies thy footstool--an expression taken from the custom of Eastern conquerors (compare Jos 10:24; Jdg 1:7) to signify a complete subjection.
Introduction
INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 108 A Song or Psalm of David. This psalm consists of several passages out of the fifty seventh and sixtieth psalms, with very little variation. Jarchi and Kimchi refer it to the times of the Messiah. The title in the Syriac version is, "concerning the calling of the Gentiles,'' to which, no doubt, it has respect.
Verse 1
O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise,.... From hence to Psa 108:6 the words are taken out of Psa 57:7, which see. Even with my glory; my tongue; in Psa 57:8, it is read, "awake up my glory". See Gill on Psa 57:7,
Verse 4
For thy mercy is great above the heavens,..... It is in Psa 57:10, "thy mercy is great unto the heavens". See Gill on Psa 57:10. . Psalms 108:6 psa 108:6 psa 108:6 psa 108:6That thy beloved may be delivered,.... From hence to the end of the psalm the words are taken out of Psa 60:5. See Gill on Psa 60:5.
Verse 6
Over Philistia will I triumph,.... In Psa 60:8, it is, "Philistia, triumph thou because of me"; See Gill on Psa 60:8. Psalms 108:11
Verse 1
This first half is taken from Ps. 57:8-12. The repetition of confident is my heart in Psa 57:1-11 is here omitted; and in place of it the "my glory" of the exclamation, awake my glory, is taken up to "I will sing and will harp" as a more minute definition of the subject (vid., on Psa 3:5): He will do it, yea,his soul with all its godlike powers shall do it. Jahve in Psa 108:4 is transformed out of the Adonaj; and Waw copul. is inserted both before Psa 108:4 and Psa 108:6, contrary to Psa 57:1-11. מעל, Psa 108:5 (as in Est 3:1), would be a pleasing change for עד if Psa 108:5 followed Psa 108:5 and the definition of magnitude did not retrograde instead of heightening. Moreover Psa 36:6; Jer 51:9 (cf. על in Psa 113:4; Psa 148:13) favour עד in opposition to מעל.
Verse 6
Ps. 60:7-14 forms this second half. The clause expressing the purpose with למען, as in its original, has the following הושׁיעה for its principal clause upon which it depends. Instead of ועננוּ, which one might have expected, the expression used here is וענני without any interchange of the mode of writing and of reading it; many printed copies have ועננו here also; Baer, following Norzi, correctly has וענני. Instead of ולי...לי, Psa 60:9, we here read לי...לי, which is less soaring. And instead of Cry aloud concerning me, O Philistia do I shout for joy (the triumphant cry of the victor); in accordance with which Hupfeld wishes to take התרועעי in the former as infinitive: "over (עלי instead of עלי) Philistia is my shouting for joy" (התרועעי instead of התרועעי, since the infinitive does not admit of this pausal form of the imperative). For עיר מצור we have here the more usual form of expression עיר מבצר. Psa 108:12 is weakened by the omission of the אתּה (הלא).
Introduction
This psalm begins with praise and concludes with prayer, and faith is at work in both. I. David here gives thanks to God for mercies to himself (Psa 108:1-5). II. He prays to God for mercies for the land, pleading the promises of God and putting them in suit (Psa 108:6-13). The former part it taken out of Psa 57:7, etc., the latter out of Psa 60:5, etc., and both with very little variation, to teach us that we may in prayer use the same words that we have formerly used, provided it be with new affections. It intimates likewise that it is not only allowable, but sometimes convenient, to gather some verses out of one psalm and some out of another, and to put them together, to be sung to the glory of God. In singing this psalm we must give glory to God and take comfort to ourselves. A song or psalm of David.
Verse 1
We may here learn how to praise God from the example of one who was master of the art. 1. We must praise God with fixedness of heart. Our heart must be employed in the duty (else we make nothing of it) and engaged to the duty (Psa 108:1): O God! my heart is fixed, and then I will sing and give praise. Wandering straggling thoughts must be gathered in, and kept close to the business; for they must be told that here is work enough for them all. 2. We must praise God with freeness of expression: I will praise him with my glory, that is, with my tongue. Our tongue is our glory, and never more so than when it is employed in praising God. When the heart is inditing this good matter our tongue must be as the pen of a ready writer, Psa 45:1. David's skill in music was his glory, it made him famous, and this should be consecrated to the praise of God; and therefore it follows, Awake my psaltery and harp. Whatever gift we excel in we must praise God with. 3. We must praise God with fervency of affection, and must stir up ourselves to do it, that it may be done in a lively manner and not carelessly (Psa 108:2): Awake, psaltery and harp; let it not be done with a dull and sleepy tune, but let the airs be all lively. I myself will awake early to do it, with all that is within me, and all little enough. Warm devotions honour God. 4. We must praise God publicly, as those that are not ashamed to own our obligations to him and our thankful sense of his favours, but desire that others also may be in like manner affected with the divine goodness (Psa 108:3): I will praise thee among the people of the Jews; nay, I will sing to thee among the nations of the earth. Whatever company we are in we must take all occasions to speak well of God; and we must not be shy of singing psalms, though our neighbours hear us, for it looks like being ashamed of our Master. 5. We must, in our praises, magnify the mercy and truth of God in a special manner (Psa 108:4), mercy in promising, truth in performing. The heavens are vast, but the mercy of God is more capacious; the skies are high and bright, but the truth of God is more eminent, more illustrious. We cannot see further than the heavens and clouds; whatever we see of God's mercy and truth there is still more to be seen, more reserved to be seen, in the other world. 6. Since we find ourselves so, defective in glorifying God, we must beg of him to glorify himself, to do all, to dispose all, to his own glory, to get himself honour and make himself a name (Psa 108:5): Be thou exalted, O God! above the heavens, higher than the angels themselves can exalt thee with their praises, and let thy glory be spread over all the earth. Father, glorify thy own name. Thou hast glorified it; glorify it again. It is to be our first petition, Hallowed be thy name.
Verse 6
We may here learn how to pray as well as praise. 1. We must be public-spirited in prayer, and bear upon our hearts, at the throne of grace, the concerns of the church of God, Psa 108:6. It is God's beloved, and therefore must be ours; and therefore we must pray for its deliverance, and reckon that we are answered if God grant what we ask for his church, though he delay to give us what we ask for ourselves. "Save thy church, and thou answerest me; I have what I would have." Let the earth be filled with God's glory, and the prayers of David are ended (Psa 72:19, Psa 72:20); he desires no more. 2. We must, in prayer, act faith upon the power and promise of God - upon his power (Save with thy right hand, which is mighty to save), and upon his promise: God has spoken in his holiness, in his holy word, to which he has sworn by his holiness, and therefore I will rejoice, Psa 108:7. What he has promised he will perform, for it is the word both of his truth and of his power. An active faith can rejoice in what God has said, though it be not yet done; for with him saying and doing are not two things, whatever they are with us. 3. We must, in prayer, take the comfort of what God has secured to us and settled upon us, though we are not yet put in possession of it. God had promised David to give him, (1.) The hearts of his subjects; and therefore he surveys the several parts of the country as his own already: "Shechem and Succoth, Gilead and Manasseh, Ephraim and Judah, are all my own," Psa 108:8. With such assurance as this we may speak of the performance of what God has promised to the Son of David; he will, without fail, give him the heathen for his inheritance and the utmost parts of the earth for his possession, for so has he spoken in his holiness; nay, of all the particular persons that were given him he will lose none; he also, as David, shall have the hearts of his subjects, Joh 6:37. And, (2.) The necks of his enemies. These are promised, and therefore David looks upon Moab, and Edom, and Philistia, as his own already (Psa 108:9): Over Philistia will I triumph, which explains Psa 60:8, Philistia, triumph thou because of me, which some think should be read, O my soul! triumph thou over Philistia. Thus the exalted Redeemer is set down at God's right hand, in a full assurance that all his enemies shall in due time be made his footstool, though all things are not yet put under him, Heb 2:8. 4. We must take encouragement from the beginnings of mercy to pray and hope for the perfecting of it (Psa 108:10, Psa 108:11): "Who will bring me into the strong cities that are yet unconquered? Who will make me master of the country of Edom, which is yet unsubdued?" The question was probably to be debated in his privy council, or a council of war, what methods they should take to subdue the Edomites and to reduce that country; but he brings it into his prayers, and leaves it in God's hands: Wilt not thou, O God? Certainly thou wilt. It is probable that he spoke with the more assurance concerning the conquest of Edom because of the ancient oracle concerning Jacob and Esau, that the elder should serve the younger, and the blessing of Jacob, by which he was made Esau's lord, Gen 27:37. 5. We must not be discouraged in prayer, nor beaten off from our hold of God, though Providence has in some instances frowned upon us: "Though thou hast cast us off, yet thou wilt now go forth with our hosts, Psa 108:11. Thou wilt comfort us again after the time that thou hast afflicted us." Adverse events are sometimes intended for the trial of the constancy of our faith and prayer, which we ought to persevere in whatever difficulties we meet with, and not to faint. 6. We must seek help from God, renouncing all confidence in the creature (Psa 108:12): "Lord, give us help from trouble, prosper our designs, and defeat the designs of our enemies against us." It is not unseasonable to talk of trouble at the same time that we talk of triumphs, especially when it is to quicken prayer for help from heaven; and it is a good plea, Vain is the help of man. "It is really so, and therefore we are undone if thou do not help us; we apprehend it to be so, and therefore depend upon thee for help and have the more reason to expect it." 7. We must depend entirely upon the favour and grace of God, both for strength and success in our work and warfare, Psa 108:13. (1.) We must do our part, but we can do nothing of ourselves; it is only through God that we shall do valiantly. Blessed Paul will own that even he can do nothing, nothing to purpose, but through Christ strengthening him, Phi 4:13. (2.) When we have acquitted ourselves ever so well, yet we cannot speed by any merit or might of our own; it is God himself that treads down our enemies, else we with all our valour cannot do it. Whatever we do, whatever we gain, God must have all the glory.
Verse 1
Ps 108 This psalm combines two excerpts from David’s other psalms (cp. 57:5, 7-11; 60:5-12).