“Have mercy on me, O Lord…; my eye wastes away with grief, yes my soul and my body!” Psalm 31:9. Many of the Psalms, often called “the Bible’s songbook”, were born out of struggle. They capture our disappointments and fears, yet they always point us toward the faithful love of God. David wrote many of the psalms. His […]
“I know, O Lord, that Your judgments are right, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.” Psalm 119:75 God has given moral boundaries in His Word for us to live within. He gave them not to frustrate us but so that by keeping within them we may enjoy His blessing. God told Israel through Moses, “I have […]
6/1/20 THE WAY OF OBEDIENCE IS THE WAY OF BLESSING “Thus, says the Lord of hosts: Consider your ways!” Haggai 1:7. God was speaking to the Israelites who were experiencing a hard time. He said, in effect, “think about it. You don’t have enough to eat. Your clothes don’t keep you warm. You’re not prospering because I commanded […]
“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.” Philippians 1:3 Paul’s ability to remember his friends in Philippi brought him great comfort as he awaited trial in Rome, prompting him to joyfully pray for them. You could never have convinced him that comfort was found in being able to forget, because he rejoiced in […]