Experiencing Hope, Finding Truth
In Psalm 54 David has just been betrayed by people he thought were his allies. Once again he laments his situation in verses 1-3, but in verse 4 he declares, “Behold, God is my helper; the upholder of my life.” He recognizes that God will never betray him and that his very existence is dependent…
For those who have heard my testimony, you’ve heard the story before, but as I searched for a scripture this morning, Psalm 94:18 resonated with me again. I hope the illustration encourages you today. Psalm 94:8 has become my go-to scripture when I’m tempted, overwhelmed or confused. At the moment when I feel myself falling…
Rejoice, pray, and give thanks are simple straightforward guidelines for our interaction with the Lord. However, Paul adds caveats to each instruction that creates depth and strengthens the relationship between us and God. At first glance, rejoice always may sound impossible because in our human understanding we cannot comprehend “being happy” all the time. The…
The metaphor of deer going to high places symbolizes the Lord equipping us to navigate the most difficult times and to rise above them through faith. He is faithful to supply exactly what we need. To fully understand the importance of Habakkuk 3:19 we must consider the context. Habakkuk begins the book by questioning why…
Psalm 143 is primarily a lament written by David. He feels isolated, overwhelmed, and begs the Lord not to forsake him. Then in verse 10 his tone shifts to surrender. He asks for God’s direction and yields his will to the Lord. As I’ve said many times, I relate to David’s words because I also…
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