December 23, 2025

How long is forever… actually, its forever… no beginning and no end… it is called eternity. Yeshua/Jesus, the same yesterday, today, and forever… heb 13:8;  The Apostle Paul writes to the Colossians:

“He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, 14 in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins. 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.” col 1:13-17 nkjv

Consider the words of the writer of Hebrews:

“God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, 2 has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; 3 who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4 having become so much better than the angels, as He has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.” heb 1:1-4 nkjv

The writers above speak of Yahweh’s work through the Messiah Yeshua, who we can see and understand by faith in the divine record, written and preserved for us, even if the writings are considered ancient, to us they are living words in our hearts and thinking, and the Scriptures tell us that Yahweh’s Word is Spirit, it is Life, jn 6:63 nkjv

For a moment, let us look back in time… Before Yeshua’s time, and how the people before Him also had divine record to learn and understand Yahweh’s presence and His expectations of them. First, lets consider the “Words” of Moses, that Yahweh gave Moses at Mt. Sinai, which we know as the Torah… Yahweh’s forever settled Word; the very same Word which became flesh [Yeshua]. The Priestly order was ordained to teach the people these Words and judge them in their relationship to their obedience and respect for Yahweh’s commandments. The Prophets also admonished them with words of instruction and rebuke when needed. Then we have another method of instruction, that we know as the Psalms.

*The Psalms have been integral to Jewish and Christian worship practices. In Judaism, they are recited in daily prayers, during festivals, and on special occasions. In Christianity, the Psalms are used in liturgies, hymns, and personal devotions. They have been set to music by countless composers, enriching the worship experience across denominations.

*The Book of Psalms, often referred to simply as "Psalms," is a collection of religious songs, prayers, and poems found in the Old Testament of the Bible. It is one of the most beloved and frequently read books of Scripture, offering a rich tapestry of human emotion and divine interaction. The Psalms have been a source of comfort, inspiration, and guidance for believers throughout the centuries.

*Traditionally, King David is credited with composing many of the Psalms, and he is explicitly named as the author in 73 of them. However, the Psalms are a compilation of works by various authors, including Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, and others. The Psalms were written over a span of several centuries, reflecting the diverse experiences and historical contexts of the Israelite people. Psalms 90 is said to be written by Moses (my note [~1450 BCE], with some of Psalms reference to the destruction of Israel’s nation [and temple] by Babylon; and likely some written as late as 400 -350 BCE.)

When we read the Psalms, we see into the Israeli people’s life experiences as related to the good and bad times of their recorded history. No other group of people’s thinking, emotions, and drama, that I know of, has ever been so profoundly choreographed.

As for the nature of humanity, the Psalms record is really similar to our times when you consider the world as a whole, especially where the Jewish people are considered. Even in some of our lives there are many life and death associations not unlike those expressed by the Psalmist. I think this is because Psalms really can’t be understood and appreciated, unless one is a “believer” and incorporates the Word of Yahweh [God] and its interaction in their spiritual, cogitative, and emotional lives. Unless one has God’s Word as the backdrop against which life’s most significant experiences are measured, to me, at best it can only otherwise look like a kaleidoscope… of chance and happenstance. This alone separates believers from unbelievers. This is because when unbelievers discount and deny Yahweh's authority and counsel, there is nothing left to call fact… because like each turn of the kaleidoscope, you get a different backdrop view… and you hear “its all relative,” as their final conclusion. Surely, the “rock of ages,” Yeshua/Jesus, is our solid backdrop against which all of life can be measured. It is my opinion that for every generation, that all believers therein, will see the same divine eternal message and its influence in and upon their lives and times… with the only changes being the modernity and proximity to the Messiah’s return.

*The Psalms reveal the character of God as a personal, covenant-keeping deity who is both transcendent and immanent. They emphasize His attributes of justice, mercy, and faithfulness. The Psalms also highlight the importance of a personal relationship with God, encouraging believers to trust in His sovereignty and seek His presence in all circumstances.

*In summary, the Book of Psalms stands as a timeless testament to the power of prayer and praise, offering believers a profound connection to God through the ages.

*Paragraphs (*) quoted from the “https://biblehub.com” commentary.

Shalom, John