The Psalms have been a source of comfort and help in recent months. I find the raw transparency of the Psalmists an encouragement for my own prayers. I find their continual return to the character and faithfulness of God a pillar for my faith. In Psalm 77, Asaph begins with a confident statement of God’s … Continue reading Psalm 77 – Confidence in a Faithful God
Psalm 20:7–87 Some trust in chariots and some in horses,but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.8 They collapse and fall,but we rise and stand upright. The events from this past weekend were startling. The assassination attempt of former President Trump was shocking. I opened my laptop to write on Saturday and … Continue reading We Trust in the Name of the LORD Our God
A pastor friend once told me that faith implies not knowing. If we knew everything, we would not need to trust God. Faith includes an admittance of finitude. It requires that we acknowledge our limits of knowledge and ability. Faith includes admitting that we do not have all the answers or all the strength. We … Continue reading Faith: Trusting the One Who Knows Everything
Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him;God is a refuge for us. Selah (Psalms 62:8) Here is comfort and hope for all of God’s people, especially those enduring hardship. David was facing affliction when he wrote this Psalm, as seen in verses three and four: How long will … Continue reading Psalm 62:8 – Pour Out Your Heart
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.John 5:24 I have been reading Full Assurance by Harry Ironside. I was greatly encouraged by his explanation of the "five links" … Continue reading Assurance
And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: but I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.Luke 22:31-32 These are incredible words. Satan literally demanded that Simon Peter be given to him. Satan's … Continue reading I Have Prayed for You
BE SOBER, BE ALERTA Topical Study of the Enemy This is an outline of a sermon preached at Pioneer Bible Church on March 20, 2022. Scriptures: Genesis 3:14-15; Job 1:6-7; 2:1-2; Colossians 1:12-14; 1 Peter 5:6-11; Revelation 20:7-10 Some of Satan’s Schemes: Accusation (Job 1:6-12; Revelation 12:7-11)Temptation (Matthew 4:3; 1 Thessalonians 3:5)Murder (John 8:44; 1 … Continue reading BE SOBER, BE ALERT
The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, A refuge in times of trouble. And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: For thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.Psalm 9:9-10 Who has not had times of oppression? The LORD is a refuge for His children who … Continue reading Those That Know His Name
This is another meditation from Psalm 23. The more I meditate on this Psalm, the more I see what a powerful tool it is to preach truth to myself. Today, I am confronting my doubts and fears head-on with Psalm 23:1. "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want" (Psalm 23:1) For something I … Continue reading Psalm 23:1 Meditation Pt. 2
As we settle in a new place and have experienced so many changes and unexpecteds, the Lord has drawn my heart again to Psalm 23. I love this Psalm. It has been a stay in so many turbulent times. It has been a reminder through the years that the Lord is my sufficiency no matter … Continue reading Psalm 23:1 Meditation
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