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…
bless who?
There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 129 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: May those who pass by not say to them, “The blessing of the LORD be on you; we bless you in the name of the LORD.” [Psalm 129:8] God’s original desire was to bless all people; His original garden paradise was intended to be a place of…
who is blessed?
There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 128 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience to him. [Psalm 128:1] What does it take to be happy, or to be considered really blessed. Deep down, all people are looking for this, and do what they do to attain it. To have a…
where our confidence rests
There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 127 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. [Psalm 127:1] I was raised in a culture with a strong work ethic. In other words, I am a doer, my reliance is…
are you singing at all?
There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 126 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them. [Psalm 126:5-6] As people go up to the temple, they sing songs that remind them of God’s…