With Jack Bailey
Scripture Please guarantee a blessing for me. Don’t let the arrogant oppress me! ~Psalm 119:122, NLT Quote God’s delays are not denials. ~Warren W. Wiersbe For the first time in Psalm 119, the word ‘oppress’ appears. Oppression happens when power or authority is abused. When those in power take advantage of the weak and helpless…
Scripture Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles. The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from your instructions. ~Psalm 119:50-51, NLT Quote The bible is alive, it speaks to me; it has feet, it runs after me; it has hands, it lays hold of me. ~Martin…
Scripture Praise the LORD ! I will thank the LORD with all my heart as I meet with his godly people. How amazing are the deeds of the LORD ! All who delight in him should ponder them. ~Psalm 111:1-2, NLT Quote Providence is the invisible hand of God inside the glove of human events. ~Max…
Scripture I will walk within my house in the integrity of my heart. ~Psalm 101:2, NASB Quote Our contemporary culture is proficient at producing corrupt people who are skilled at lying, falsifying, distorting and covering the truth. ~Stephen Lawson Evolution, global warming [climate change], the right to privacy: what do these things have in common?…
Scripture Exalt the LORD our God and worship at His footstool: Holy is He. ~Psalm 99:5, NASB Quote Providence is God’s mysterious working in this world, causing all things to work together for His glory and our good. ~Stephen Lawson Psalm 99 is another enthronement Psalm beginning with these three important words…The LORD reigns. The…
Scripture I am in a trap with no way of escape. ~Psalm 88:8, NLT Quote Suffering is a required course in the school of faith. ~Max Anders This Psalm was written by Herman the Ezrahite, a descendant of Korah and possibly the grandson of Samuel who himself was a descendant of Korah. The Sons of…
Scripture God takes His stand in His own congregation; He judges in the midst of the rulers. How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? ~Psalm 82:1-2, NASB Quote Those who refuse to observe the judgments of God’s word shall not escape the judgment of His hand. ~Matthew Henry I am…
Scripture Revive us so we can call on Your name once more. Psalm 80:18, NLT Quote When God is about to do a great work, He pours out a spirit of supplication. ~Jonathan Edwards Psalm 80 was also written by one of Asap’s descendants and most likely he is alluding to the fall of Samaria…
Scripture But you indeed are awesome! Who can stand before you when once your anger is roused? From the heavens you uttered judgment; the earth feared and was still. ~Psalms 76:7-8 NRSV Quote No one can know the true grace of God who has not first known the fear of God. ~A.W. Tozer Psalm 76 is…
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.…