There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 138 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Though the LORD is exalted, he looks kindly on the lowly; though lofty, he sees them from afar. [Psalm 138:6] The leader of my country does not know my name; those that are under him do not know me either. Eventually, down the line, there is some…
singing despite
There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 137 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. There on the poplars we hung our harps, for there our captors asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded songs of joy; they said, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!” [Psalm 137:1-3]…
the song that never ends
There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 136 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever. [Psalm 136:26] This psalm is a responsive reading, designed to be used when believers gather. It makes for a great “thanksgiving litany”, and a good pattern to follow when family or friends gather for thanksgiving. The…
reasons to praise Him
There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 135 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; sing praise to his name, for that is pleasant. [Psalm 135:3] All you Israelites, praise the LORD; house of Aaron, praise the LORD; house of Levi, praise the LORD; you who fear him, praise the LORD. [Psalm 135:19-20] Who should…
night shift
There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 134 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who minister by night in the house of the LORD. [Psalm 134:1] As I see it, the night is for sleeping. And normally that is what I want to do through the night, though lately my sleep is…
agents of peace and unity
There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 133 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity … For there the LORD bestows his blessing, even life forevermore. [Psalm 133:1,3] It really is good and pleasant when God’s people live together in unity. And the opposite is also true – it…
what God wants… and I want it too!
There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 132 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: For the LORD has chosen Zion, he has desired it for his dwelling, saying, “This is my resting place for ever and ever; here I will sit enthroned, for I have desired it. I will bless her with abundant provisions; her poor I will satisfy with…
like a little child
There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 131 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: My heart is not proud, LORD, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I…
with Him there is forgiveness!
There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 130 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: If you, LORD, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you. [Psalm 130:3-4] How aware am I of my sin, do I feel the weight of my shame and guilt? Does it…
downtown Ajax is growing!
Looks like we will soon have a lot of new neighbours in downtown Ajax. With 1800+ units, just think how many partners will be moving in! How might this affect Ajax? How might this affect Crossroads? AJAX — Town approves agreement to develop southwest corner of Harwood Avenue and Bayly Street. A Mel Lastman Square-type…