Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. [Psalm 37:7] Sometimes the world can be so discouraging. If I allow my mind to dwell on how much suffering is going on all over the world – some of…
meekness, not weakness
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 37 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy great peace. [Psalm 37:11] David is reflecting on the fact that the enemies of God seem to prosper for a season, while the meek (not weak, but those who quietly trust in the Lord [Psalm 37:7] and do what He delights [Psalm 37:3-4] will one day…
fountain of life
For with you is the fountain of life… [Psalm 36:9] ‘Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.’ By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus…
coming into the light
September 29, 2009 SCRIPTURE: Psalm 36 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light. [Psalm 36:9] In this Psalm David considers those who live sinful lives, apart from God. He contrasts this to the glory and goodness of God, then petitions God to protect the upright from sinners. Those who…
heart of worship?
I am thinking about ‘worship’ a lot lately. Can’t get over the feeling that something is missing, something is wrong. I’m talking about in the church in general, at least as I have experienced it. I remember hearing the story behind the song “The Heart of Worship”, and as I reviewed this video, I can…
betrayal
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 35 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: They do not speak peaceably, but devise false accusations against those who live quietly in the land. [Psalm 35:20] David has been betrayed, and he is deeply hurt. This psalm expresses that hurt, and his desire for his betrayers to hurt like him. David describes how he had cared for these people [Psalm 35:13-14],…
chaos theory
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 34 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: A righteous man may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all; he protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken. [Psalm 34:19-20] David wrote this psalm after God helped him escape from king Achish [1 Samuel 21:10-15; Abimelech means ‘my father and king’ and is probably a title,…
Sing Joyfully
I’ve asked Tony DeKoter, principle at Quisqueya Christian School in Port Au Prince, Haiti, to share his reflections on the readings for this week. Tony and Mary have been serving in Haiti for three years, you can read more at their blog, Hope For Haiti. Psalm 33 Praise Him. Praise Him. Praise Him. Holy. Holy. Holy….
I Will Instruct You
I’ve asked Tony DeKoter, principle at Quisqueya Christian School in Port Au Prince, Haiti, to share his reflections on the readings for this week. Tony and Mary have been serving in Haiti for three years, you can read more at their blog, Hope For Haiti. Psalm 32 What powerful words at the beginning of this Psalm:…
The Wind Beneath Our Wings
I’ve asked Tony DeKoter, principle at Quisqueya Christian School in Port Au Prince, Haiti, to share his reflections on the readings for this week. Tony and Mary have been serving in Haiti for three years, you can read more at their blog, Hope For Haiti. Psalm 31 Once again I hear that God is my Refuge,…