The phrase, “wait for the Lord,” bookends Psalm 27:14 and reminds me that waiting for God to fulfill His promise or to give me direction is a better plan than taking things into my own hands. Between the bookends lies the phrase, “be strong and let your heart take courage,” which to me, acknowledges the…
Isaiah 54 shifts the focus from judgement and exile described in the previous chapter to comfort, restoration and a call to rejoice. Specifically, Isaiah 54:10 declares God’s unshakable love and steadfastness for humanity. The hyperbole of the mountain illustrates the Lord’s immovable love for humanity. Mountains are the strongest,most stable feature in nature. By saying…
Blessing the Lord at all times sounds impossible until I realize that He is the source of everything. He gave me life. He sustains me. He protects me. He provides for me. He directs my steps. He encourages me. He comforts me. He lifts me up and surrounds me when I feel alone. He adopted…
Today’s verse always brings a smile to my face. Its simplicity is what makes it stand out. Paul found the inexplicable joy of fully knowing Jesus Christ without walking with Him. His conversion experience was profound and pierced his soul. He absolutely could not contain his joy. Today’s verse gives us a glimpse of his…
King David wrote Psalm 62 during a time of extreme distress and betrayal by enemies who were actively plotting against him. But instead of retaliating, panicking or seeking human alliances to regain control, he turns to the Lord. Psalm 62:2 is a declaration of faith and dependence on the Lord. David declares God’s sovereignty and…
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