SCRIPTURE: Esther 2 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Esther continued to keep her family background and nationality a secret. She was still following Mordecai’s directions, just as she did when she lived in his home. [Esther 2:20] We recently celebrated Canada Day, I am a citizen of Canada, and I am loyal to the nation, the government and the people; but…
Category: daily meditations
how headship should be
SCRIPTURE: Esther 1 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: He sent letters to all parts of the empire, to each province in its own script and language, proclaiming that every man should be the ruler of his own home and should say whatever he pleases. [Esther 1:22] The king hosts a lavish feast to reveal his generosity [Esther 1:7]. But apparently his generosity…
a broken spirit
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 51 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God. [Psalms 51:17] Some people live with such a burden of guilt that they cannot accept that God could forgive them. They know their sin, their failure, and they live with a sense of shame…
not looking for blood
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 50 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Do I eat the meat of bulls? Do I drink the blood of goats? Make thankfulness your sacrifice to God, and keep the vows you made to the Most High. [Psalms 50:13-14] Repent, all of you who forget me, or I will tear you apart, and no one will help you. But giving…
my investment portfolio
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 49 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: They trust in their wealth and boast of great riches. Yet they cannot redeem themselves from death by paying a ransom to God. Redemption does not come so easily, for no one can ever pay enough to live forever and never see the grave. [Psalms 49:6-9] But as for me, God will redeem…
what makes me so special?
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 48 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Go, inspect the city of Jerusalem. Walk around and count the many towers. Take note of the fortified walls, and tour all the citadels, that you may describe them to future generations. For that is what God is like. He is our God forever and ever, and he will guide us until…
exuberant love and praise?
There are two passages assigned for today! SCRIPTURE: Psalm 47 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Come, everyone! Clap your hands! Shout to God with joyful praise! For the Lord Most High is awesome. He is the great King of all the earth. [Psalms 47:1-2] This psalm is an exuberant demonstration of praise – clap and shout because God is awesome! Now…
the best place to be
There are two passages assigned for today! SCRIPTURE: Psalm 46 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea. [Psalms 46:1-2] Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honoured by every nation….
Jesus in the psalms
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 45 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever. You rule with a sceptre of justice. You love justice and hate evil. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you, pouring out the oil of joy on you more than on anyone else. [Psalms 46:6-7] This is a love song, perhaps written for a royal wedding,…
rise up, O God
There are two passages assigned for today! SCRIPTURE: Psalm 44 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: All this has happened though we have not forgotten you. We have not violated your covenant. Our hearts have not deserted you. We have not strayed from your path. [Psalms 44:17-18] The author of this psalm is crying out to God in a time of unjust…