God Is Faithful

God Is Faithful

This verse comes from the song of thanksgiving that David sang when the Ark of the Covenant was brought back to Jerusalem and placed in a tent that David had prepared. The return represented a renewed bond with God, hope, and restoration after years of displacement and conflict. The verse contains three essential aspects of…

I Trust God
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I Trust God

Psalm 91:1-2 is an opening declaration of absolute trust in God’s ultimate protection and care. While the authorship of the psalm is anonymous it is traditionally attributed to Moses or David. The psalm’s overall tone is confident and reassuring in times of difficulty or stress. The imagery of “shelter,” “abiding in the shadow” are reflections…

Not the Oven Door!

Not the Oven Door!

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…

Feet Planted Above the Trial

Feet Planted Above the Trial

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…

Resist the Devil

Resist the Devil

Yesterday my pastor spoke about this verse by asking the question, “Are you really struggling with … if you’re not resisting the devil?” That’s a paraphrase, but the message was clear. If we invite things in, embrace them, or tell ourselves “no one sees this,” we’re not resisting we’re feeding the urges that separate us…