“He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber.” Psalm 121:3 In the context of this psalm, the writer makes it clear that God’s sleepless vigilance is for our good. Our Protector is constantly seeking our good. As one song puts it: “He never sleeps, He never slumbers. He […]
The battle is not yours, but God’s. II Chronicles 20:15. The Israelites praised God in the middle of a dangerous challenge. A large group of warriors had gathered to destroy them. After humbly asking God for help, King Jehoshaphat appointed a choir to march out into battle in front of the Israelite army. The choir sang: “Praise the Lord, for […]
“Consider the lilies of the field… and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.” Matthew 6:28-29. Flowers are wonderful reminders to me of the grace of God in our lives. Our Lord used lilies of the field to remind us of the provision of our heavenly […]
“I will redeem you with an outstretched arm.” Exodus 6:6 The Lord promised Moses that His outstretched arm would rescue the Israelites from bondage in Egypt. He kept that promise even though His often-rebellious people doubted. God’s mighty arm is outstretched for us as well. No matter the outcome of our situation He can be trusted to bring […]
“So I said, “Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and be at rest.” Psalm 55:6 When we’re facing pressure, mistreatment, hardship, or grief, we might wish like David we could sprout wings and fly away. But Jesus offers a better way. Rather than fleeing our struggles, He invites us to come […]