Mount Pleasant Baptist Church

  Daily Nugget: Much has been said about this Psalm. Some point out it foretold the life of Christ. Another characterizes it as a Psalm of reprisal. Psalm 69 may be all that and more, but there is mention in the chapter what God knows about each of us that should keep us humble and obedient to His will and way. Those revelations include: Our foolishness (Psalm 69:5). God knows about the many foolish things we do. Often, He will help straighten out the messes we made by our poor decisions. Our sins (Psalm 69:5). Even when we thought no one would ever know, what we have done is known by God. He remembers iniquities that we have forgotten about. Gulp! Thankfully, He will forgive all if we ask and are sincere. If we are not earnest, He knows that also because even our thoughts and intents are clear to Him. Our reproach (Psalm 69:19). God knows how others view us, especially how one is looked down upon because of his godly testimony. Our...

  Daily Nugget: Psalm 68 is a song about the power, accomplishments, and majesty of the Almighty. It reminds the reader that: He is a mighty God  to His people. He defends His people from their enemies (Psalm 68:1-2) and deals with those opposing them. Under God’s help and guidance, His people have much for which to be joyous (Psalm 68:3-4). God has compassion for the fatherless, widows, families, and prisoners (Psalm 68:5-6). He is a delivering God,  as when He directed and came to the aid of Israel (Psalm 68:7-18). He is the Saviour. He is the giver of benefits  (Psalm 68:19). He is our deliverer (Psalm 68:20, 22). He is our protector (Psalm 68:21, 23). He is the King (Psalm 68:24-35) to which one day all, even royalty, will bow. God has done much, yet so few bless His name for His help and accomplishments. Israel did and sang many songs about what their great God had done. We also should have an appreciative heart for His goodness. Today’s Thought: ...

Daily Nugget: “Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee. 6 Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us.” Psalm 67:5-6 As J. Vernon McGee’s commentary of this Psalm (Thru the Bible ) reminds the reader, there is one purpose all Christians should intend to accomplish and promote. Getting the world to read their Bible is important and life-changing, but it should not be the primary objective. Leading souls to a saving knowledge of Christ is a challenge that all should be engaged to do. Getting folks to obey God’s commandments should also be at the forefront of our priorities. However, all those things are not what God wants most of all. God wants all to praise Him for who He is, for what He is, and for what He has done and will do. The entire book of Psalms is about giving God the honor and praise He deserves. In that preserved Hebrew songbook, “praise” is found in 132 verses. “Praises” is...

Daily Nugget: Too many Christians are not the examples they need to be. They go through life unhappy, complaining, and defeated. The world sees this and sees little difference between Christ-believers and those that do not claim to be His disciples. Believers are on the winning side. We may have difficulties and trials, as do the lost, but we have hope. We should be grateful and show it with a joyful spirit and be living evidence for a wonderful and working-in-lives God. It should be our goal to have the world see our grateful testimony of God’s goodness in our life. Even if we do not have a pleasant singing voice, it will give God the glory and more attention to Him if on-lookers hear us sing or hum hymns as we go about our day (Psalm 66:1-2). They need to know our minds are on Christ every day, not just on Sunday. They would have a better opinion of Christians if they overheard us giving praise for something God has done in our life. Those around u...

Daily Nugget: This Psalm reminds the reader of many things for which he should be grateful. God should be continually praised for: His help: For answered prayer (Psalm 65:2). For helping us overcome and avoid our sins (Psalm 65:3). For using and accepting us for His glory (Psalm 65:4). Who are we that the Holy God would choose to use us for His purpose if we allow Him? His mightiness: For helping us, no matter where we are (Psalm 65:5). For keeping this world stabilized (Psalm 65:6). The world is falsely panicking about the world falling apart. Because they do not know God and trust Him, they do not see how He controls everything. For controlling the seas (Psalm 65:7). Again, this verse contradicts the world’s thinking that God cannot maintain His creation, and somehow, they have to control it. His creation: For keeping the Earth stable (Psalm 65:8). The sun rises every morning and sets in the evening. It will always do that until God creates a new Earth (Revela...

  Daily Nugget: “Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity: 3 Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words:” Psalm 64:2-3 One of the most dangerous weapons David feared, as do people today, is the damage done by the tongue. Many of the problems all have faced usually start as words intended to plant doubt, suggestions of wrong-doing, and divisiveness. “These six things doth the LORD hate:… 19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.” Proverbs 6:16-18 Most that are disenchanted are cowards allowing their tongues to do what they dare not to do face to face. They rarely go to the one they have a problem with directly and try to solve the situation. Instead, they pour their poison in private, where their enemies cannot hear the gossip and defend themselves. The sin of gossip, backbiting, and planting seeds of discord has a...

  Daily Nugget: “A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;” Psalm 63:1 As in previous Psalms, we learn of an attitude, priority, and practice all believers should adopt in their life. That spiritual habit should be to start one’s day with God on his mind and seeking His will and way — “… early will I seek thee ….”  We also notice that David ended his day meditating on the things of God. Throughout his day, he engulfed his thinking on the principles taught in the Word of God. He continually remembered what the Spirit of God was teaching and had taught him — from morning to night. It is more difficult to fall spiritually when one’s mind is constantly on God and His Word. “When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches.” Psalm 63:6 David understood this sin-soaked world has l...

  Daily Nugget: “To   the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm   of David . Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.” Psalm 62:1  Also: Psalm 62:5. One of the most common weaknesses found in Christians is impatience. Many want what they desire now and often wonder why God takes so long to answer their requests. “Why, it’s already been 24 hours, and God still has not answered my need.” God is then written off as a “no show,” and the fretful one attempts to fix the problem himself. Usually, the impatient do-it-your-selfer cannot solve the situation and often regrets their decision and solution. Sometimes, their seizing the situation prolongs and worsens the circumstances they were facing. David learned early that he must wait for God. God hears the prayers of His people. His Father in Heaven was the only one that knew and always did the right thing. With his confidence in Him, it was a matter of time before He intervened in the situa...