Experiencing Hope, Finding Truth
While today’s verse follows one of the most quoted verses in the Old Testament, the one that offers hope and a future, it is important to understand the historical context behind Jeremiah’s message. The letter is written from Jerusalem to the Jews in exile in Babylon around 597 BC. The people were discouraged, displaced, and…
I was surprised to discover that Psalm 71 is attributed to an older King David around the time that he was engaged in Absalom’s rebellion against him. During this season, David was mocked by his enemies because of his age, dealing with physical decline, and told God had abandoned him. Yet, his response was profound…
In Psalm 25:4 David surrenders completely to the Lord. He is surrounded by his enemies, feels alone so he reaches out to God, whom he trusts. He declares his dependence on the Lord and asks for guidance. He yields his will to God and asks the Lord to reveal His ways and to teach him…
I absolutely love this verse! Although Psalm 4: 8 is an evening prayer, the words remind me that God’s protection over me is constant. David most likely wrote this psalm during a time of extreme danger. He put his complete trust in the Lord and did not allow fear to keep Him from sleep. I’ve…
Hebrews 12:1 is one of my favorite verses in the Bible because it so vividly describes our spiritual journey. I can visualize running a race (a marathon) with crowds lining the route cheering me on as I struggle to continue. In chapter 11, the author lists the witnesses by name so the faces in the…
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