“He commands and raises the stormy wind, …and He brings them out of their distresses.” Psalm 107:25,28 Psalm 107 provides a wonderful word picture of how God allows storms to come our way, and then provides help for us to navigate through them. Trusting God for guidance in troubled times is a Biblical theme. Stormy circumstances […]
“Why do you say,…My way is hidden from the Lord?” The Good Shepherd is watching over you. Even though you cannot see Him, He can see you! He knows you by name and knows all about you. You are the sheep of His pasture. God promises that He will “seek-out” His sheep”, “feed them in good […]
“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 […]
“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 eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.” Deuteronomy 33:27 These words remind us that when believers die, they are safely carried by the Lord to their home in heaven. The everlasting arms of our loving Lord are there to catch and hold us. There’s no safer place of resting than His […]