SCRIPTURE: Psalm 9 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Jesus replied, ‘I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in…
who’s in charge here?
There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 8 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: The devil led him up to a high place and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. And he said to him, “I will give you all their authority and splendor; it has been given to me, and I can give it…
what’s on your branches?
There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 7 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is recognized by its fruit. [Matthew 12:33] Jesus says the outward lifestyle will reveal the inward heart. The psalmist holds up his life…
through the valley of the shadow of death
There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 6 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground. [Luke 22:43-44] Can people who have faith still struggle with doubt, fear, anguish… YES, YES, YES! Here…
expectant prayer
There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 5 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people….
turning shame into glory!
There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 4 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, “He saved others; let him save himself if he is God’s Messiah, the Chosen One.” [Luke 23:35] Jesus, the Son of David, trusts God, but for the moment He is being sneered at. They…
rest in peace
There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 3 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?”…
take refuge in the King
There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 2 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!” When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown to the ground, terrified. [Matthew 17:5-6]…
the good life
There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 1 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. [Matthew 13:23] What is the difference between a good life and a…
devotion
SCRIPTURE: Leviticus 27 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life–only to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. [John 10:17-18] To be fully devoted to the Lord. Jesus models ultimate devotion, devoting Himself to God. In this ultimate…