Experiencing Hope, Finding Truth
Jeremiah wrote chapter 32 during a dark in Juda. Jerusalem was under siege and the king imprisoned Jeremiah for prophesying the destruction of Jerusalem and the exile of the Jewish people. Despite the desperate situation, God commanded Jeremiah to purchase a plot of land in his hometown. While he obeyed the command, Jeremiah questioned the…
Historically, Psalm 105 was most likely penned by Asaph and was used when David brought the Ark of the Covenant back to Jerusalem. The full text recounts God’s constant presence and protection throughout history and is a call to remember all the wonderful deeds the Lord has performed. It was used as a song of…
1 Peter 5:8 is a warning to believers to keep us from complacency. The first two statements of today’s verse warn us to have clarity of mind and to stay alert. The second sentence explains why vigilance is needed. In Ephesians 6, Paul gives a similar warning when he states that our struggle is not…
David wrote Psalm 31 during a time of intense personal stress. After lamenting about his situation for several verses, he expresses David expresses his trust in the Lord. As I’ve expressed several times, my relationship with the Lord sometimes follows a similar pattern of lamenting and complaining only to be followed by praise and understanding…
God is our protector. I love the psalmist’s metaphor in this verse. I can visualize a giant bird enveloping me to shield me from harm. I am hidden and shielded from attacks within the safety of its wings. God isn’t a bird or an angel, but His grace, mercy, and steadfast love shields us from…
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