Mount Pleasant Baptist Church

  Daily Nugget: David often found himself in trouble. In Psalm 142, he wrote recalling the time he had to hide in a cave. Perhaps it was the cave he and others hid in that we read of in I Sam. 22:2. Most can also relate to how he felt. All will, or will sometime, feel the same as did David. Things were not looking up for him. His problems were overwhelming and seemed too much for him to bear. However, whatever place or trial we face, we have someone we can turn to and to whom we can tell all our problems, as did David. That great Listener is the holy God in Heaven. We can unload our tribulations to the listening ears of a friend, but rarely will the person be able to solve the problem. Talking to God is different. He will listen and can do something about the situation. Not only can we talk to God and have the situation handled the way God knows best, but we can tell Him all the details. Much of the time, when we tell others our troubles, there are som...

  Daily Nugget: David was a man of prayer. The prayer warrior had some important advice for others who also wanted their prayers to be heeded by the Holy God. Like the burnt offerings and incense burned in the Tabernacle, David wanted his prayers to be a sweet savor (Gen. 8:20-21, Ex. 29:18, 40:25-28, Lev. 3:5) unto the Lord who heard them (Psalm 141:1-2). To have his prayers pleasant and heard of Him, David knew he had to be obedient to God’s commandments. He purposed to keep himself as holy as he could. David asked God to help him with the words that came out of his mouth (Psalm 141:3). We, too, must keep our promises, make our language glorifying to God, and never utter words that we will one day regret. David asked that God help him keep from wickedness (Psalm 141:4a). David asked that he would not let the wickedness of the ungodly be duplicated in his life (Psalm 141:4b). David purposed to heed the advice and rebukes of godly people (Psalm 141:5). David asked God to help ...

  Daily Nugget: David faced an enemy that was not like most. Common decency and sense were nowhere to be found in the villain. This wrongdoer was also void of usual moral and social standards. There was little he would not stoop to, to get his way. The king recognized this danger to him and society as an “evil man.” Although there have always been menaces to normality and morality, today’s society also sees evilness. With decades of efforts to remove God’s commandments from conventional thinking, controlling powers have succeeded. Because of past plans, plots, and schemes, we now have a majority that does not know right from wrong. Although not all social engineers were in politics, some preyed on the innocent in school systems. The media is careful of the “news” they disseminate. Ungodly intentions have brainwashed millions of their “students.”  We see evilness today in: Entertainment.  People watch movies, video games, and television that capitalize on cr...

  Daily Nugget: J. Vernon McGee points out that Psalm 139 shows three characteristics of God. It reveals His omniscience (God knows all), His omnipresence (God is everywhere, always), and His omnipotence (God is all-powerful). We can also see this about our God as we read the chapter. There is nothing God does not know about us (Psalm 139:1-7). “To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me.” Psalm 139:1 He knows your intentions (Psalm 139:1), when you get up and lay down (vs. 2), your thoughts (vs. 2), where you are going (vs. 3), how you do things (vs. 3), what you have said (vs. 4), and what has troubled you (vs. 5). There is no place one can go to escape the presence of God (Psalm 139:7-17). “Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?” Psalm 139:7 He is in Heaven (vs. 8), near the grave, or world of the dead (“Hell” — vs. 8), near you, when you are in bed clothing (vs. 9 —“wings of the morning”), far awa...

  Daily Nugget: "A Psalm of David. I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.” Psalm 138:1 There is an unusual phrase in the first verse of Psalm 138. The wording is “… before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.” There is only one God. It is our Creator, our Saviour, and our Deliverer. There are no other “gods,” so whom is David referring to here? All Christians are surrounded by those who put faith in false gods. It is many of 33 million “gods” and “goddesses” of Hinduism for some. Others have made the unbiblical teachings of cults, some even claiming to be Christian, their “gods” they follow and obey. Many claim not to trust in any “god,” but they rely on things, including money, to be what they put in high esteem. We are encompassed by false beliefs everywhere we are. David realized this. Knowing he was outnumbered by heathens and unable to talk to most about the Lord, the King made his beliefs publ...

  Daily Nugget: Psalm 137 is a sad hymn that Israel sang.   The time referred to in this song was when God’s people had been captured (Psalm 137:1-3) by the Babylonians and taken to a foreign land. There, they found themselves slaves to their captives.  Their freedom was lost all because of their sin (Lamentations 1:8). They found themselves surrounded by godless people, and all Israel could remember was what it was like in Jerusalem.  Their beloved Temple and Jerusalem were destroyed. Israel pined for their freedom and their country.  They remembered how it was before captivity left them grief-stricken. They and their Jerusalem were known for joyous singing and happiness in the past. In their bondage, they could not (Psalm 137:4) utter a note when they were requested to sing.  Their hearts were broken, and their spirits were crushed. Too many today find themselves with a similar sadness.  They remember the joy and good times they had before they ...

  Daily Nugget: Psalm 136 is a hymn giving God credit for much of what He has done. It is always good to remember what He has done for us. Our God is generous with His forgiveness and mercy, which none deserve. In this song, the singer is reminded that God is good to all (Psalm 136:2), not just those who obey and reverence Him (Psalm 136:3). In this piece of music, He is also accredited for: His creation (Psalm 136:5-9). His deliverance of Israel (Psalm 136:10-20). His blessings on His people (Psalm 136:21-22). Although the hymn reminds one of what God has done, the repeating words “mercy” and “endureth for ever” are in all 26 verses. This repetition points out that God’s goodness was not just for the past. His undeserved kindness will extend to believers and followers forever.  God is not done helping those that certainly do not deserve His loving gifts. His mercy is never-ending. We can and are receiving it today.  Can you imagine what would happen to sinners ...

Daily Nugget: Much of Psalms reminds believers to be thankful for a mighty God and all He has done for His people. This Psalm is no different. Psalm 135 starts with “Praise ye the Lord,” and it ends with the same reminder. Old Testament and New Testament believers should have one grateful emotion in common. We both have so much to be thankful. There are so many reasons we should praise the Lord.  Some of which we should appreciate the Lord include: For His controlling of the weather (Psalm 135:7). For God’s deliverance of Egpyt’s bondage of Israel (Psalm 135:8). Today’s believers also need to be thankful for safety in this life and liberation from sin. For the miracles God allowed to happen in lives (Psalm 135:9). For deliverance from enemies (Psalm 135:10-11). For the land, God gave Israel (Psalm 135:12)! We also need to be grateful for the freedoms and opportunities we still have. For his enduring faithfulness to His people (Psalm 135:13). For His ...