Daily Devo

No Interpretation Needed

By: Gina Welsh
Tuesday, July 1, 2025

He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them—he remains faithful forever. He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets prisoners free, the Lord gives sight to the blind, the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down, the Lord loves the righteous. The Lord watches over the foreigner and sustains the fatherless and the widow, but he frustrates the ways of the wicked. The Lord reigns forever... Psalms 146:6-10


Sometimes we come across scriptures that need no interpretation, and Psalm 146 is one of them. It was originally meant to be sung, but we can also read it, speak it, pray it, and meditate on it. Whichever method we use, it's important for us to remember who God is and what He has done. Our problems don't seem so big when we consider who God is to us and what He has done for us.


Reading and meditating on Psalm 146 will ignite our faith and strengthen our courage by reminding us:


  1. God made the heavens, earth, and sea, and everything in them.
  2. He will remain faithful forever.
  3. He upholds those who are oppressed.
  4. He feeds the hungry and sets prisoners free.
  5. He gives sight to the blind and uplifts the oppressed.
  6. The Lord loves the righteous.
  7. The Lord watches over foreigners.
  8. The Lord sustains the fatherless and widows.
  9. The Lord will reign forever!


God doesn't always change our circumstances, but our worst circumstances become bearable when we remember we are His. Throughout His Word, God reminds us He is our redeemer. Other verses tell us He knows us personally and is able to call us by name. If you need encouragement, read Isaiah 43:1 aloud, but read it like this: When it says "Jacob" or "Israel", replace those names with your own.


“But now, this is what the Lord says—he who created you, (insert your name), he who formed you, (insert your name): “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you (insert your name). I have summoned you (insert your name) by name; (insert your name) you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1


Life can get difficult... But no matter what you're going through, stay focused on God's promises. If your hope is fading, meditate on these words from Jesus; “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26






Scripture references from NIV unless otherwise noted.

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