
Missionary JOSHUA DUNCAN THOMPSON
June 11, 2025 at 01:31 AM
*BIBLE READING GUIDE* - Day 155
📖 Passage: PSALM 68 - 71
*PSALM Chapter 68*
📜 *Summary of the passage*
1. The psalm celebrates God’s triumph over His enemies, calling for His power to be displayed (verses 1-6).
2. It recounts God’s past victories, including His provision for Israel in the wilderness (verses 7-18).
3. The psalm concludes with praise for God’s strength and sovereignty over all nations (verses 19-35).
🔍 *Key Theme*
*God’s victorious power* – He scatters His enemies and reigns in majesty (Psalm 68:1: "Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered; let those also who hate Him flee before Him").
📖 *Reflection Question*
How can you trust in God’s power to overcome challenges in your life?
🙏 *Prayer Guide*
- "Lord, You are mighty and victorious. Help me to trust in Your power and find strength in Your presence. Amen."
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*PSALM Chapter 69*
📜 *Summary of the passage*
1. David cries out for deliverance, overwhelmed by suffering and opposition (verses 1-12).
2. He pleads for God’s mercy, trusting in His salvation despite deep distress (verses 13-29).
3. The psalm ends with praise, affirming that God hears the cries of the afflicted (verses 30-36).
🔍 *Key Theme*
*God’s salvation in suffering* – Even in distress, He hears and delivers (Psalm 69:13: "But I pray to You, Lord, in the time of Your favor; in Your great love, O God, answer me with Your sure salvation").
📖 *Reflection Question*
How can you hold onto faith in God’s salvation during difficult times?
🙏 *Prayer Guide*
- "Father, in my suffering, remind me of Your salvation. Strengthen my heart to trust in Your deliverance. Amen."
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*PSALM Chapter 70*
📜 *Summary of the passage*
1. David urgently calls for God’s help, asking for swift deliverance (verses 1-3).
2. He prays for those who seek God to rejoice in His salvation (verse 4).
3. The psalm concludes with a humble plea for God’s intervention in his time of need (verse 5).
🔍 *Key Theme*
*Urgent dependence on God* – He is our help and deliverer in times of trouble (Psalm 70:5: "But as for me, I am poor and needy; come quickly to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; Lord, do not delay").
📖 *Reflection Question*
How can you cultivate a habit of turning to God in urgent moments?
🙏 *Prayer Guide*
- "Lord, I need You every moment. Come quickly to my aid and be my deliverer. Amen."
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*PSALM Chapter 71*
📜 *Summary of the passage*
1. The psalmist declares lifelong trust in God, seeking refuge in Him (verses 1-8).
2. He prays for continued strength and protection in old age, affirming God’s faithfulness (verses 9-18).
3. The psalm ends with praise for God’s righteousness and mighty works (verses 19-24).
🔍 *Key Theme*
*Lifelong trust in God* – He remains faithful from youth to old age (Psalm 71:5: "For You have been my hope, Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth").
📖 *Reflection Question*
How can you build a lifelong habit of trusting in God’s faithfulness?
🙏 *Prayer Guide*
- "Father, You have been my refuge throughout my life. Help me to trust in You always and proclaim Your faithfulness. Amen."
*These reflections, themes, and prayers can inspire deeper personal study and connection with Scripture.*
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