With Jack Bailey
Scripture Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His splendor is above the earth and the heavens. ~Psalm 148:13, NLT Quote I praise Jesus because though I deserved death and hell, He by grace gave me life and heaven. ~Ya’akov Psalm 148 is another hallelujah Psalm that begins…
Scripture “I am tired of living among people who hate peace.” ~Psalm 120:6, NLT Quote Singing praises to God, with other like minded believers, makes the journey sweeter. ~Ya’akov Traveling conditions have improved drastically since this Psalm was written. We ride in comfortable automobiles with heated seats, AC, Bluetooth, and guidance control systems–the Jewish Pilgrims,…
Scripture I pray with all my heart; answer me, LORD ! ~Psalm 119:145, NLT Quote In prayer, it is better to have a heart with no words than words without heart. ~John Bunyan When cannot pray effectively a part from God’s word. It is the word of God that reveals the will of God and…
Scripture Enter HIS gates with thanksgiving; go into HIS courts with praise. Give thanks to HIM and praise HIS name. ~Psalms 100:4, NLT Quote The evidence of Spirit-filled worship is joy, thanksgiving and submission. ~Warren W. Wiersbe Psalm 100 is the last of the enthronement Psalms [93-100] and next to Psalm 23 is the most…
Scripture Give to the LORD the glory he deserves! Bring your offering and come into His courts. Worship the LORD in all His holy splendor. Let all the earth tremble before Him. ~Psalm 96:89, NLT Quote “Before Jehovah’s awesome throne, Ye nations, bow with sacred joy: Know that the LORD is God alone; He can create…
Scripture O that today you would listen to His voice! Do not harden your hearts, as at Meribah {strife}, as on the day at Massah {testing} in the wilderness, when your ancestors tested Me, and put me to the proof, though they had seen My work. ~Psalm 95:7-9, NRSV Quote It is a dangerous sin to ask…
Scripture Shout joyful praises to God, all the earth! ~Psalm 66:1, NLT Quote Sing lustily and with good courage. Beware of singing as if you were half dead or half asleep; but lift up your voice with strength. ~John Wesley Every romantic relationship, and I am speaking of a man and a woman, needs passion.…
Scripture Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion; and to you shall vows be performed. ~Psalm 65:1, NRSV Quote The Christian ought to be a living doxology. ~Martin Luther Dr. Wiersbe like the Revised English Bible’s translation of verse 1, “Praise is fitting for You, O God.” I like them all: AV–Praise waits…
Scripture Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. ~Psalm 57:8, NIV Quote The elements of prayer, praise, thanksgiving and the desire for God to be exalted will awaken any sleeping soul. ~Warren B. Wiersbe Psalm 57 finds David in the cave of Adullam [I Samuel 22]. David fled to the…
Scripture “I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will tell of all His wonderful deeds.” ~Psalms 9:1, NRSV Quote When we turn our worry into worship, God will turn our battles into blessings. ~Image Quotes June and I had supper with Joe David and Family last Friday night. Our waitress…