There have been many devotionals written on the Psalms, so why pen more? It’s easy to read what the giants of the past have said. Spurgeon, Matthew Henry, Calvin, Bridges, Olsen, Keil-Delitzsche, Barnes, Gill, and many others beckon for us to read their words. Sitting in their shadow, we might wonder who we are to think we have anything new to offer. But not everything worth saying has already been said. It’s possible that you and I might also have something to contribute.
Beth Tanner, in the introduction to the New International Commentary on the Old Testament (NICOT) on the Psalms, writes, “all biblical commentary is conversation; you are invited to add your voices.”
The giants of the past are travelers, just like you and I, who have already made their voices heard. But now is the time for our voices to be heard. We can contribute to the ongoing conversation.
I have written some meditations and some poems (A New Song) in response to the Psalms as my contribution to the ongoing conversation. You can find them by clicking the links below:
Links to Psalm Meditations
Book I: Psalm 1 – 41 - Book II: Psalm 42 – 72
- Book III: Psalm 73 – 89
- Book IV: Psalm 90 – 106
- Book V: Psalm 107 – 150
I hope they help draw you to the Word of God; I hope they help you see God’s loving-kindness in a new way; and I hope they encourage you to contribute a verse of your own, which I trust you will share with others as I am sharing with you.