It’s important to note that Paul wrote this letter from a Roman prison. He was to a gift received from the Philippians. The full chapter explains in more detail how he learned to be content in all circumstances because he trusted the Lord and because he understood that peace and joy aren’t dependent on our…
In this verse, David declares exclusive reliance on God for strength, protection and deliverance. He has absolute confidence in the Lord. David acknowledges that life often throws things at us that disrupt our peace or threaten our safety, but today’s verse reminds us that unshakable faith in the Lord can remove our fears as we…
Today’s verse sits in the middle of several verses where John discusses the importance of testing “spirits” and discerning the truth. He encourages his audience to be diligent about comparing what teachers say with what Jesus said. Then, in verse 4, he encourages them by reminding them that the Holy Spirit within them is stronger…
Waiting in silence is hard, but over the years, I’ve discovered that even 5 minutes a day of complete silence before the Lord sometimes brings more wisdom and peace than an hour of talking. David struggled often with making good choices, but he always came back to the Lord and understood the power of being…
David wrote this psalm during a time when he was pursued by his enemies who wanted to kill him. The declarations in the verse are clear indicators of David’s faith in God’s ability to protect him. The metaphors of light, salvation, and stronghold reflect his reliance on God’s guidance, his trust that the Lord would…
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