Meditation Upon the PSALMS Series: Psalm 22

"Psalm 22:

This is THE PSALM OF THE CROSS.

*This Psalm contains those deep, sublime, and heavy sufferings of Christ, when agonizing in the midst of the terrors and pangs of divine wrath and death, which surpass all human thought and

comprehension.
*Wherefore this Psalm ought to be most highly prized by all who have any acquaintance with these temptations of faith, and these spiritual conflicts
A Christian cannot read this psalm without reflecting on the use of the first verse by Christ on the Cross (Matt. 27:46; Mark 15:34).
In addition to this verse, verse 18 is quoted in the New Testament (Matt. 27:35; Mark 15:24; Luke 23:34; John 19:24), as well as verse 22; (Heb. 2:12).

His cry to God, the condemnation of the crowd, His thirst, His crucifixion, and even the gambling for His robe, are all clearly predicted.
David’s own experience gives way to a prophetic glimpse of his descendant Jesus Christ.

The psalm naturally falls into two parts.
David first describes the awful predicament in which he finds himself (verses 1-21): he feels forsaken by God in the midst of his enemies, who are compared to ravenous beasts.
The second part of the psalm consists of praise to God for His faithfulness (verse 22-31), by both the worshiping community (verses 22-26), and the world as a whole (verses 27-31).
Lament characterizes the first of the 21 verses, while both praise and thanksgiving describe the final ten verses.
Prayer accounts for this dramatic shift from lament to praise.

The New Testament contains 15 messianic quotations of or allusions to this psalm, leading some in the early church to label it “the fifth gospel”.
1. The Psalmist’s Hopelessness (22:1-10).
2. His Hopelessness and National History (22:1-5);
3. His Hopelessness and Natal History (22:6-10).
4. The Psalmist’s Prayer (22:11-21).
5. A No-Help Outlook (22:11-18);
6. A Divine-Help Outlook (22:19-21).
The Psalmist’s Testimonies and Worship (22:22-31).
1. An Individual Precipitation of Praise (22:22-25);
2. A Corporate Perpetuation of Praise (22:26-31).

“Aijeleth Shahar”:
You will find in the title there is a unique phrase in the superscription and is probably best taken as a tune designation.

Psalm 22:1 My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? [why art thou so] far from helping me, [and from] the words of my roaring?
My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? This was the startling cry of Golgotha: Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani.

We must lay the emphasis on every word of this saddest of all utterances. "Why?" what is the great cause of such a strange fact as for God to leave His own Son at such a time and in such a plight? There was no cause in Him, why then was He deserted? 

"Hast:" it is done, and the Savior is feeling its dread effect as He asks the question; it is surely true, but how mysterious! It was no threatening of forsaking which made the great Surety cry aloud, he endured that forsaking in very deed. 

"Thou:" I can understand why traitorous Judas and timid Peter should be gone, but thou, my God, my faithful friend, how canst Thou leave Me? This is worst of all, yea, worse than all put together. 

"Forsaken:" if Thou hadst chastened I might bear it, for Thy face would shine; but to forsake me utterly, ah! why is this? 

"Me:" Thine innocent, obedient, suffering Son, why leavest thou Me to perish? A sight of self seen by penitence, and of Jesus on the cross seen by faith will best expound this question. Jesus is forsaken because our sins had separated between us and our God.

Psalm 22:2 O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; and in the night season, and am not silent.
In the time of his suffering on the cross, which was in the daytime.
Though he was not saved from dying, yet he was quickly delivered from the power of death, and so was heard in that he feared (Heb. 5:7).
"And in the night season":
In the night in which He was in the garden, sorrowing and praying.
The night in which He was betrayed and was apprehended.
"And am not silent":
But continue to pray, though as yet seemingly not heard and answered.
Jesus prayed to the Father while He was in the garden of Gethsemane.

Psalm 22:4 Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them.
It sustains the Sufferer to think how many before him have cried to God, and trusted in him, and for a while been seemingly not heard,

and yet at length manifestly heard and saved.

Psalm 22:6 But I [am] a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people.
"A reproach of men":
Reproached by men (compare Isa. 53:3). 

"Despised of the people":
That is, of the people who witnessed his sufferings.

Psalm 22:7 All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they shake the head, [saying],
"They shake the head, saying": In a way of scorn and derision as in (Lam. 2:15).

Psalm 22:13 They gaped upon me [with] their mouths, [as] a ravening and a roaring lion.
Either by way of derision and contempt (Job 16:10).
Or belching out blasphemy against him, or rather, with the greatest vehemence, crying out "Crucify Him, crucify Him" (Luke 23:21).

Psalm 22:14 I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels.
My heart faileth, my spirits are spent and gone like water, which once spilt can never be recovered.

Psalm 22:15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death.
All strength dies out under the action of the many acute pains which rack the whole frame.

Psalm 22:16 For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have enclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.
“They pierced my hands and my feet”: Our sins nailed Jesus to the cross.

Psalm 22:17 I may tell all my bones: they look [and] stare upon me.
Our Lord's active life and simple habits would give him a spare frame, while the strain of crucifixion would accentuate and bring into relief every point of his anatomy.
He might thus, if so minded, "tell all his bones."

Psalm 22:18 They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.
Apparently, His enemies were so sure that Jesus would perish, they

were already dividing his “clothing” among themselves.
All 4 gospel writers appeal to this imagery in describing Christ’s crucifixion (Matt. 27:35; Mark 15:24; Luke 23:34; John 19:24).

Psalm 22:22 I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee.
The psalmist cannot contain himself; he must testify loudly in the this great assembly of Gods great mercies." BooksOfTheBible/Charles Spurgeon/Martin Luther

IN the NEWS - Montenegro does it....

With whom the kings of the earth have committed fornication, and the inhabitants of the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her fornication. Revelation 17:2

"On February 16, 2026, Vijesti News reported that the Montenegrin Parliament had reinstated Sunday as a day of rest by law, presenting the decision as a measure to give workers time off for their health and well-being. The report also noted that both the left and the right found common ground regarding the legislated Sunday rest. At the same time, the measure requires shops to remain open on Saturday.
This is what Sunday laws ultimately lead to—not only state-imposed religious observance but also the desecration of the true Lord’s Day by shifting commerce and labor onto the Biblical Sabbath. 

Vijesti News reported the following:
• “Parliament has adopted amendments to the Internal Trade Act, allowing the return of Sunday holidays for wholesale and retail

stores. The decision was supported by 62 MPs and was supported by both the government and the opposition.”
• “The amendments to Article 35a of this Law submitted by the deputies of the Europe Now Movement (PES), require a non-working Sunday to protect the health of workers in wholesale and retail stores and their right to a weekly rest on public and other holidays.”
• “The law also stipulates that the opening hours of the facility from Monday to Saturday will be determined by the retailer.”

For those closely watching the global Sunday-rest movement, the pattern is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore." AdventMessenger

Creation Moment 3/1/2026 - “Boltzmann brains” problem for the multiverse theory

 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

Romans 1:22

"In any cosmology with eternal expansion (including our own universe if dominated by a positive cosmological constant), on the

assumption of naturalism and materialist theories of consciousness, random thermal fluctuations would eventually produce, in numbers vastly exceeding ordinary observers like ourselves, isolated “brains” with momentary conscious experiences (Boltzmann, 1896; Dyson, Kleban, and Susskind, 2002). 

If such models of the universe were correct, then materialist assumptions entail that we would almost certainly be such “Boltzmann brains” with illusory memories — which would undermine the very observations that led us to accept the models in the first place. 

This problem afflicts not only the multiverse but much of contemporary cosmology, and proposed solutions remain contested." 

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Puritan Corner - Stay away from the "pit"

"The best course to prevent falling into the pit—is to keep at the greatest distance."
by Thomas Brooks (1608-1680)
Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: Proverbs 26:27

Meditation Upon the PSALMS Series: Psalm 21

"Psalm 21:
The Psalm contains thanksgiving for the LORD’s deliverance (verses 1-7, assurance of the king’s future victories by his subjects (verses 8-12), and a final prayer (verse 13).

The first part (of Psalm 21), is a thanksgiving for victory; the last

part is an anticipation of future victories in the LORD through the king-general.

Two scenarios of victory provide a context for praise and prayer to the Commander-in-Chief of Israel’s king-general.
I. A Present-Past Scenario of Praise: Grounded upon Victories Accomplished in the Lord (21:1-6).
II. A Present-Future Scenario of Prayer and Praise: Grounded upon Victories Anticipated in the Lord (21:7-13).

Psalm 21:1 The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall He rejoice!
Though by the king here we may understand King David, who composed this Psalm, yet it may be much better explained of the King Messiah.

Psalm 21:2 Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah.
The heart's desire of everyone who ever lived is to live forever.

Psalm 21:4 He asked life of thee, [and] thou gavest [it] him, [even] length of days for ever and ever.
The first part of the verse most likely pertains to preservation of life in battle, and the second part to perpetuation of the dynasty.
--We know that the gift of eternal life is from God.
--We also know that Jesus rose from the grave, paving the way for you and me to be resurrected unto eternal life as well.
Jesus is the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End.

Psalm 21:8 Thine hand shall find out all Thine enemies: Thy right hand shall find out those that hate Thee.
The Right Hand of God (Jesus Christ), has defeated His enemies and

our enemies. He defeated sin on the cross, and defeated death when He rose from the grave.

Psalm 21:9 Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of Thine anger: the LORD shall swallow them up in His wrath, and the fire shall devour them.
The word rendered "oven" means either an "oven" or a "furnace."
It is rendered "furnace and furnaces" in (Gen. 15:17; Neh. 3:11; 12:38; Isa. 31:9); and here.
"Oven" or "ovens," in (Exodus 8:3; Lev. 2:4; 7:9; 11:35; Lev. 26:26; Lam. 5:10; Hosea 7:4, 7:6- 7; Mal. 4:1).
It does not occur elsewhere.

The meaning here is that the wicked would be consumed or destroyed "as if" they were such a burning oven; as if they were set on fire, and burned up.

Psalm 21:11 For they intended evil against Thee: They imagined a mischievous device, [which] they are not able [to perform].
.... against the Lord, 

--whose law is transgressed, 

--and who is despised and reflected upon as a lawgiver."

BooksOfTheBible

Creation Moment 2/28/2026 - Uranus and the Glory of God

"The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has once again expanded our horizons, this time by mapping Uranus’s upper atmosphere in three dimensions. An intriguing article in Geophysical Research

Letters reveals the latest JWST atmospheric measurements, highlighting glowing auroral bands, unexpected dark regions, and the peculiar influence of Uranus’s wildly tilted magnetic field.

JWST Discovers the Vertical Structure of Uranus’ Ionosphere (Tiranti et al., Geophysical Research Letters, 19 February 2026)

The findings are not only fascinating from a planetary science perspective but also open the door to deeper reflection on the origins of such phenomena. The paper mentions several unexpected phenomena that defy earlier predictions.

Uranus’s Peculiar Orientation and Magnetic Field
Unlike most planets, Uranus rotates on its side, with an axial tilt of about 98 degrees. This unusual orientation means its magnetic field is not only tilted but also offset from the planet’s center. JWST’s

observations revealed that this lopsided magnetosphere directly influences auroral bands observed around Uranus, as well as regions of reduced emissions that defy simple explanations. Temperature estimates also defy previous measurements, as the planet’s upper atmosphere continues to cool, with temperatures averaging around 426 K, lower than previously measured.

Giving details on these observations and its similarities to other Jovian (fluid-dominated) planets such as Jupiter, the research team mentioned:

“We identify two bright emission regions at 50–110°W and 220–290°W, near the auroral regions. A distinct emission and density depletion occurs between 190–240°W, possibly reflecting magnetic topology influences, analogous to ionospheric dark regions at Jupiter” (Tiranti et al., 2026).

The depletion between 190–240°W suggests that Uranus’s magnetic field lines are arranged in a way that limits the precipitation of charged particles into the atmosphere in that region. Importantly, rather than being simply misaligned, this suggests that Uranus’s magnetic field is actively shaping atmospheric and ionospheric activity into structured, non-random patterns.

The parallel with Jupiter, where magnetic geometry produces auroral “dark regions”, is particularly noteworthy. Such structural similarities among fluid-dominated planets indicate that magnetospheric architecture follows coherent physical principles rather than chaotic processes. These ordered regions of activity and inactivity point to deeper systemic regularities governing planetary magnetic fields. For some, such coherence invites reflection on the orderly operations of natural laws.

More Conundrums for Consensus
Within the broader cosmological framework, often referred to as the Big Bang model, the universe is understood to have originated from an initial high-density state and to have expanded and cooled over billions of years. Planetary systems are then thought to form through accretion processes, in which dust and gas gradually coalesce into larger bodies.

However, certain features of Uranus, 

--including its unusual axial tilt, 

--complex magnetic topology, 

--and structured ionospheric behavior, 

present challenges to this framework: Tilted Axis Problem: From a purely naturalistic standpoint, as reported by NASA Space News

(2024), Uranus’s extreme axial tilt is often attributed to one or more massive collision early in its history. In this scenario, a large impactor struck the proto-Uranus, reorienting its rotation axis while allowing the planet to remain gravitationally bound to the Sun. 

*However, this hypothesis raises unresolved questions. An impact energetic enough to tilt Uranus by approximately 98 degrees would presumably have had significant dynamical consequences, potentially affecting its internal structure, satellite system, and long-term orbital stability. Yet Uranus today follows a remarkably stable orbit and maintains an organized system of moons and rings. Additionally, its magnetosphere, though unusually offset and tilted relative to its rotational axis, remains coherent and functional. While the configuration of Uranus’s moons and rings is often interpreted as consistent with a past collision and subsequent re-accretion, comparative studies note differences between Uranus and neighboring Neptune that are not easily reconciled within a single explanatory framework. 

In another article by NASA Space News (2024), NASA makes the following striking admission:

“One question that remains is why Neptune , Uranus’ sister planet, did not experience a similar collision. Both ice giants formed under similar conditions, yet Neptune does not have the same extreme tilt. This leads some scientists to consider alternative explanations, such as the possibility that Uranus once had a large moon that gradually shifted its axis over time.” 

Offset Magnetic Field: Another difficulty for standard planetary formation and dynamo models arises from Uranus’s highly offset and tilted magnetic field. Dynamo theory explains planetary magnetic fields as the result of electrically conducting fluid motion within a planet’s interior. Yet Uranus’s magnetosphere is markedly asymmetric, with its magnetic axis both significantly tilted and substantially displaced from the planet’s center.

Conventional dynamo models often predict more globally symmetric field geometries and relatively uniform ionospheric distributions. However, observations indicate that Uranus’s unusual magnetic topology channels charged particles unevenly, producing bright auroral emissions in some longitudes and pronounced depletion

regions in others. 

Although similar longitudinal asymmetries are observed in Jupiter’s magnetosphere, Uranus’s extreme offset and geometry remain unexplained. These recurring anomalies suggest a deficit in the conventional dynamo and accretion-based explanations, as they cannot account for observed magnetic asymmetries.Cooling Atmosphere: Uranus’s upper atmosphere continues to cool, contrary to expectations of equilibrium over billions of years. 

As Tiranti et al. confirm:

“Our observed profiles show a modest temperature enhancement between 3,000–4,000 km, followed by a reduced cooling rate at higher altitudes, which is consistent with heating occurring below or near the exobase…The observed temperatures suggest that Uranus’ thermospheric energy balance cannot be explained by collisional heat transfer alone. In a purely collisional regime strong spatial gradients and cooling with altitude would be expected, as energy is deposited locally and transferred efficiently to neutrals. The weak longitudinal gradients and elevated temperatures at high altitude imply additional heating or redistribution processes such as gravity wave dissipation or thermal conduction.”

This observation underscores unresolved tensions within contemporary planetary models, raising broader questions about how fully current long-age formation scenarios account for such atmospheric anomalies. The authors note that Uranus shows a “modest temperature enhancement” around 3,000–4,000 km, followed by a reduced cooling rate at higher altitudes. 

These findings indicate that Uranus’s thermospheric energy balance is more complex than previously assumed. In a strictly collisional regime, one would expect stronger spatial gradients and more pronounced cooling with altitude. These puzzles highlight the limits of the simplified atmospheric models currently common in naturalistic explanations. Standard planetary frameworks are currently unable to sufficiently account for the fine-tuned anomalies observed in planetary systems.

More Evidence for A Young Universe?
The cooling of Uranus’s atmosphere is particularly intriguing when considered in light of a young solar system model. If Uranus were billions of years old, its atmosphere should have reached thermal equilibrium long ago. The continued cooling may therefore suggest a shorter timescale, consistent with a universe measured in thousands rather than billions of years.

The study itself acknowledges the mystery of the temperature anomalies:

“Uranus remains part of the broader ‘giant planet energy crisis,’ where the upper atmosphere is observed to be much hotter than expected based on solar input” (Tiranti et al., 2026).

Such unexplained heating and cooling trends point to gaps in conventional cosmology, but they also resonate with the idea of a universe still young, dynamic, and intentionally ordered.

In addition to this, the persistence of magnetic fields across planets poses a challenge to old-universe models. Magnetic fields decay over time, and yet Uranus’s field remains strong and complex. This aligns more naturally with a young universe, where magnetic fields have not had sufficient time to dissipate.

Intelligent Design Features in Uranus’s Magnetosphere
The JWST findings reveal auroral bands shaped by Uranus’s tilted magnetosphere. Although often admired for their aesthetics, auroras represent far more than this, as they result from the interaction of solar wind with planetary magnetic fields, dissipating energy and protecting atmospheres from erosion. Uranus’s unusual auroras may serve energy regulation functions, channeling charged particles in complex patterns in ways that stabilize its atmosphere.

The precision of the ‘strange’ behavior may suggest this, as the authors note:

“The vertical distribution of number density appears largely uniform across longitudes, except for a localized decrease in density around 190–240°W… linked to variations in magnetic field topology” (Tiranti et al., 2026).

Such precision in how magnetic fields shape atmospheric behavior updates scientists’ understanding of how physical laws lead to atmospheric structures in unexpected ways.

Uranus Declares the Glory of God
The James Webb Space Telescope’s mapping of Uranus’s upper

atmosphere has unveiled a planet of profound mystery. Its tilted axis, offset magnetosphere, and cooling atmosphere challenge conventional cosmology. From the perspective of a young universe, these features make sense as part of a system that is still dynamic and fresh. From the perspective of design, they reveal purpose in what might otherwise be dismissed as anomaly.

Psalm 19:1 reminds us: “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.” Uranus’s tilted axis and warped magnetosphere, far from being meaningless oddities, can be seen as part of a grand design that points to intentionality in creation.

Uranus’ unique properties stand as a testament to the intricacy of creation and remind us that the cosmos is not merely the product of chance but the handiwork of a Creator who delights in complexity and order. 

As we gaze upon Uranus through the lens of JWST, we are reminded that science and faith need not be at odds. Instead, they can converge in wonder at the mysteries of the universe, mysteries that ultimately declare the glory of God." CEH

Meditation Upon the PSALMS Series: Psalm 20

"Psalm 20 there is first a petition for the king (verses 1-5), then the divine assurance that victory is certain (verses 6-8); finally, the psalm closes with a prayer (verse 9).

Psalm 20, in anticipation of a military campaign, commemorates a 3-phrased ceremony that is regularly conducted by the people in the presence of the Commander-in-Chief on behalf of the king-general.
I. An Offering of Their Prayers (20:1-5);
II. A Confirmation of Their Confidence (20:6-8);
III.A Reaffirmation of Their Dependence (20:9):

Psalm 20:1 The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;
The “day of trouble” can be a day of opportunity for the LORD to

demonstrate His glorious power for those who know and worship Him.
Psalm 20:2 Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;
“From the sanctuary … out of Zion”:
These are designations about the place of God’s symbolic presence in the ark which David had recaptured and installed in a tabernacle on Mt. Zion.
Psalm 20:9 Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call."
BooksOfTheBible

Creation Moment 2/27/2026 - What one would expect from a DESIGNER

Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, 

and He that formed thee from the womb, 

I am the LORD that maketh all things; 

that stretcheth forth the heavens alone;

that spreadeth abroad the earth by Myself; 

I have made the earth, and created man upon it: 

I, even My hands, have stretched out the heavens, 

and all their host have I commanded.

Isaiah 44:24/45:12 

"Evolutionary theory predicts a living world crowded with substandard
designs. But the latest science has discovered just the opposite — designs so advanced they are at the limit of the possible." 

Discovery

Meditation Upon the PSALMS Series: Psalm 19

"Psalm 19 naturally falls into three parts: God’s revelation in

creation (verses 1-6), God’s revelation in the law (verses 7-11), and the response of the man of faith (verses 12-14).

The point of the first six verses is that the heavenly bodies are objective proof that a powerful, creative God exists.

Psalm 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth His handiwork.
The heavens are God’s preachers in the sky who proclaim 24 hours a day the truth that exists (verses 1-2); furthermore, they speak a universal language (verses 3-4).
Now when the sun gets on the horizon, may we think that the powers

of darkness prevail, and the evidence of His faithfulness grows dim. But throughout the twenty-four hours He leaves not himself without witness. To those who fear that their way is hid from the Lord, and that His watchcare is withdrawn, He says: Isaiah 40:26 Lift up your eyes on high and see who has created these, that brings out their host by number: He calls them all by name; by the greatness of His might, and for that He is strong in power, not one is lacking. As far as the lights of heaven shine, so far goes the message of God’s mercy. As unsearchable as the expanse of heaven is the length and breadth and height and depth of His infinite love; and as free as is the vision of God’s glory to the eyes of men

Psalm 19:7 The law of the LORD [is] perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD [is] sure, making wise the

simple.
On the other hand, God’s special revelation is His law.
It is described by five synonyms: “law, testimony, statutes, commandment,” and “judgments” (verses 7-9).
His law is precious and desirable (verse 10).

Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
The man of faith can respond only with a prayer that he be kept from both hidden sins (verse 12), and willful sins (verse 13); that what he says may be acceptable to the Lord; and that even what he thinks may be pleasing to God (verse 14).

The human race stands accountable to Him because of His non-verbal and verbal communications.

In the light of these intentions, Psalm 19 eloquently summarizes two prominent vehicles of God’s self-disclosure.
I. God’s General Self-Disclosure in the World (19:1-6). 

A. The Publication of the Skies (19:1-4b);

B. The Prominence of the Sun (19:4c-6).
II. God’s Special Self-Disclosure in the World (19:7-14).
A. The Attributes of the Word (19:7-9);
B. An Appreciation for the Word (19:10-11);
C. The Application of the Word (19:12-14).

Psalm 19:12,13 Who can understand [his] errors? cleanse thou me from secret [faults]. Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous [sins]; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.

Psalms 19:2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.
Every day speaks to the following one, even as the day that went before it spoke to it, and each day has its own message. Its history is an echo of the voice of God, and if man had but ears to hear, he

would perceive that the things which happen from day to day proclaim the presence and power of God. And even night, with her impressive silence, reveals the Most High in the solemn hush and stillness. In the great primeval forests, the winds seem, with songs without words, to declare the presence of the Most High. There is something there, in the stillness of the night, as weird-like and so solemn, which has made unbelief retreat, and caused faith to lift up her eye, and see more in the heavens at night than she had seen by day: “Night unto night sheweth knowledge.”
BooksOfTheBible/Charles Spurgeon/E.J. Waggoner

Creation Moment 2/26/2026 - The answer to the question, “Who created God?” is simple

"The answer to the question, “Who created God?” is simple. 

Nothing and no one created God. 

By definition, God is the eternal, uncaused cause of everything else. He described himself to Moses as “I AM” (Exodus 3:14). He is “immortal, invisible, the only God” (1 Timothy 1:17). "
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Meditation Upon the PSALMS Series: Psalm 18

"Psalm 18 is a royal song of thanksgiving that rehearses God’s
deliverance of David from all of his enemies.
*It appears to be a popular version of the song in (2 Sam. chapter 22).

Between David’s opening (verses 1-3), and closing (verses 46-50), praises to God, his life with the Lord is described in 3 stages.
I. Prelude: His Opening Praises (18:1-3).
II. The States of His Life (18:4-45).
A. In the pit of Peril (18:4-19);

1. His desperation (18:4-5);

2. His defender (18:6-15);

3. His deliverance (18:16-19).

B. On a Course of Ethical Integrity (18:20-28).

1. The principles of the LORD’s direction (18:20-26);

2. The privileges of the LORD’s direction (18:27-28).

C. In the Turbulent Atmosphere of Leadership (18:29-45).

1. Military leadership (18:29-42);

2. Theocratic leadership (18:43-45).

III. Postscript: His Closing Praises (18:46-50). 

Psalm 18:1 I will love Thee, O LORD, my strength.

Psalm 18:2 The LORD [is] my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in Whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, [and] my high tower.

Psalm 18:4 The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid.

Psalm 18:5 The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me.
Or "the cords of the grave", under the power of which he was detained for a while.

Psalm 18:6 In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: He heard my voice out of His temple, and my cry came before Him, [even] into His ears.

Psalm 18:7 Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations also of the hills moved and were shaken, because He was wroth.

Psalm 18:10 And He rode upon a cherub, and did fly: yea, He did fly upon the wings of the wind.
Or, upon the cherubims, that is, upon the angels, who are so called.

Psalm 18:19 He brought me forth also into a large place; He delivered me, because He delighted in me.

Q: WHAT is this “large place” in which the Lord sets those at liberty to call upon Him and put their trust in Him?
A: Ephesians 3:14-19 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in

heaven and earth is named, That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ, which passes knowledge, that you might be filled with all the fullness of God.
---Here we have set before us the “large place,” and the size of it. The large place is the love of God which passes knowledge.

Psalm 18:46 The LORD liveth; and blessed [be] my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted."
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