Wednesday · 2026-09-02

Today's Come Follow Me devotional focuses on Psalms 64–66, inviting us to praise God for His deliverance, mighty works, and righteous judgments.

Scripture References:

• Psalm 64: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/64?lang=eng
• Psalm 65: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/65?lang=eng
• Psalm 66: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/66?lang=eng

Context for Psalms 64–66:

These three psalms, often attributed to David, offer distinct yet interconnected perspectives on God's character and interaction with humanity. Psalm 64 is a personal lament where the psalmist, facing persecution and slander from wicked enemies, pleads for divine protection and expresses confidence in God's eventual justice. Psalm 65 shifts to a psalm of praise and thanksgiving, celebrating God's power as manifest in His temple, His readiness to hear prayer and atone for sin, and His providential care over the earth, bringing forth bountiful harvests. Finally, Psalm 66 broadens to a universal call for all lands to praise God, recounting His awe-inspiring works in delivering Israel from bondage (such as parting the Red Sea) and His refining trials upon His people. It concludes with the psalmist's personal testimony of God's responsiveness to prayer. Together, these psalms encourage believers to trust in God's delivering hand, recognize His sovereign power, and offer heartfelt praise for His mercy and works.

Reflective Questions:

1. Psalm 64 speaks of wicked individuals who "whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words" (Psalm 64:3). In what ways can we better seek the Lord's protection from hurtful words and actions, and how can we apply this principle in our own interactions with others?
2. Psalms 65 and 66 both emphasize God's mighty works, from atoning for transgressions to controlling the elements and delivering His people. As you reflect on God's power in both grand, historical events and personal miracles, what specific experiences can you recall where you have seen God's hand in your life, and how might you more consistently "declare what he hath done for [your] soul" (Psalm 66:16)?

Closing Insight and Intention:

These psalms remind us that in times of distress and celebration alike, our refuge and strength are found in the Lord. Just as David pleaded for deliverance from hidden snares and then joyfully praised God for His all-encompassing power and provision, we too can approach our Heavenly Father with full assurance. Recognizing God's mighty works and His just judgments enables us to see His hand in our lives and respond with sincere praise and gratitude. Today, let us intentionally seek opportunities to discern and declare God's goodness, allowing our testimony of His faithfulness to strengthen our trust in His covenant promises.