SCRIPTURE: Psalm 10 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: In this Psalm, David talks about very real, flesh and blood enemies. Boastful, arrogant, cruel, deceptive, heartless and godless. And successful to boot. They defy and disregard God, and laugh about it. They experience no consequences, nor do they expect them. I do not have these kinds of enemies. I am not…
reason to rejoice
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 9 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: As I read Psalm 9 with Jesus, He reminded me both of the great power and potential that I have in Him, as well as of my need for humility and confidence in Him. David is telling us about how the Lord has helped Him against His enemies, yet he also remains humble…
morning prayer
Thanks for sending this prayer Bob, may many Jesus-followers be encouraged to prepare for the daily battle using this prayer: Good morning Lord, Thank You for assuring me of victory today, if I will but follow your battle plan. So by faith I claim victory over__________( things that you know you will face today). To…
pack my bags?
When Texas pastor Jim Denison was in college, he served as a summer missionary in East Malaysia. While there he attended a small church. At one of the church’s worship services, a teenage girl came forward to announce her decision to follow Christ and be baptized. During the service, Denison noticed some worn-out luggage leaning…
remember Who is in charge here!
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 7, Psalm 8 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: As a Jesus follower, I am looking for ways to be like Him. One of the things that stands out for me in Jesus is His confidence and comfort in God as good and right and just and sovereign. I see Jesus standing before Pilate, quiet and confident because He knows…
caretakers
The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. [Genesis 2:15]
total, painful honesty
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 5, Psalm 6 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: As a Jesus follower, I look for pictures of Jesus everywhere, in daily life and also in my daily bible reading. Today I see Jesus, the perfect human (offspring of God and humanity), wrestling with God like David did. In Psalm 5 David wrestles with God about those who use deception and…
rest in peace
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 3, Psalm 4 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Psalm 3 was written during a time of family and national crisis [see 2 Samuel 15-19]. He seems to be talking himself through this crisis, with the Lord. He names his struggles before the Lord, then affirms his confidence in Him. He is totally honest, even angry [see Psalm 3:7], which is amazing since he…
the wise way to live
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 1, Psalm 2 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: The way of the Lord – what Jesus teaches, what Jesus practices – is not just a religion, it is a way of life. The best way of life. It is wisdom, and it can stand up to the tests and challenges of life. Psalm 1 describes the wisdom of living the…
devotion
SCRIPTURE: Leviticus 27 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: To be fully devoted to the Lord. This chapter describes people who want to show their love for the Lord by dedicating something (land, children, livestock, possessions) to the Lord and His service. Such acts of devotion are not to be taken lightly, and once made, they cannot be taken back. They…