SCRIPTURE: Joshua 4 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: That day the LORD exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel; and they revered him all the days of his life, just as they had revered Moses. [Joshua 4:14] God will back up His servants when they stand up for Him. He will not leave us in the lurch, He will somehow…
Category: daily meditations
big steps
SCRIPTURE: Joshua 3 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: And as soon as the priests who carry the ark of the LORD–the Lord of all the earth–set foot in the Jordan, its waters flowing downstream will be cut off and stand up in a heap. [Joshua 3:13] Notice that the priests have to approach the river – which is at flood stage…
heart-melting churches?
SCRIPTURE: Joshua 2 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: They said to Joshua, ‘The LORD has surely given the whole land into our hands; all the people are melting in fear because of us.’ [Joshua 2:24] For the spies, the fact that the people were responding in fear to them (or to God with them) was evidence enough that God would give…
strong and courageous
SCRIPTURE: Joshua 1 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. [Joshua 1:9] I can see why Joshua would be scared. He is following Moses, the greatest leader Israel had known. He is leading the…
joyful sorrow
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 21/Psalm 22 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: O LORD, the king rejoices in your strength. How great is his joy in the victories you give! [Psalm 21:1] My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from the words of my groaning? [Psalm 22:1] Look at the contrast between the first…
getting the word out
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 19/Psalm 20 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the…
prayer of cosmic proportions
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 18 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears. The earth trembled and quaked, and the foundations of the mountains shook; they trembled because he was angry. [Psalm 18:6-7] This psalm is…
a pure heart?
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 17 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: And I–in righteousness I will see your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness. [Psalm 17:15] At first glance, this psalm seems presumptuous – though you test me, You will find nothing? It sounds as if David is claiming total innocence. But this psalm has a context: David…
in Your presence
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 15/Psalm 16 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill? [Psalm 15:1] The sorrows of those will increase who run after other gods. [Psalm 16:4]. The question is not ‘who is allowed to” be close to God in His presence (sanctuary, holy hill). The question is rather who can endure…
but
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 13/Psalm 14 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me? … But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to the LORD, for he has been good to me. [Psalm 13:2,5-6]…