Intimacy With The Infinite

Scripture O LORD, you have examined my heart and know everything about me.  ~Psalm 39:1, NLT Quote The ONE who knows you best, loves you most. ~Warren W. Wiersbe What can I say, Psalms 139 blows my mind. It absolutely amazes me. I read it and I am struck with awe, totally dumbfounded. When I…

Awesome Works

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…

A Sovereign Savior

Scripture The LORD said to my Lord, “Sit in the place of honor at my right hand until I humble your enemies, making them a footstool under your feet.” ~Psalm 110:1, NLT Quote As eternal God, Jesus is the ‘root’ [originator] of Jesse [David] and as man He was the Son of David. ~Warren W.…

Creation Verses Evolution

Scripture  O LORD, what a variety of things you have made! In wisdom You have made them all. The earth is full of Your creatures.  Here is the ocean, vast and wide, teeming with life of every kind, both large and small.  ~Psalm 104:24-25, NLT Quote Who has the greater faith: Christians believe that God created…

Focus, Focus, Focus!

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…

Judge Of Judges

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…

Revival And Prayer

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…

Providence

Scripture It is God alone who judges; He decides who will rise and who will fall. ~Psalms 75:7, NLT Quote “Providence is like a curious piece of tapestry made of a thousand shreds, which, single, appear useless, but put together, they represent a beautiful history to the eye.” ~John Flavel Louis Berkhof defined providence as…

Blessings

Scripture  May God be merciful and bless us. May His face smile with favor on us. May Your ways be known throughout the earth, your saving power among people everywhere.  ~Psalm 67:1-2, NLT Quote A blessing is a gift from God that enables His people to reach out and bless others which ultimately brings glory to…

The Royal Prayer

Scripture Prolong the life of the king; may his years endure to all generations!  May he be enthroned forever before God; appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him! ~Psalm 61:6-7, NRSV Quote Our security is in a Person, not a place. ~Ya’akov We all long to be safe. June was telling me at lunch…