Do you feel that you are far from God today? Have you lost your first love for God in the midst of the business of life? The burdens we carry through life will seem insurmountable as they overwhelm us. When we take our focus off of God our feeble faith fails as we grasp at the idols we have surrounded ourselves with. Where can we find our help? God’s faithfulness is greater than the bonds that hold sway over us. He will not forget us and He is the one who restores. “When the Lord brought back the captive ones of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter and out tongue with joyful shouting; Then they said among the nations, ‘The Lord has done great things for them.’ The Lord has done great things for us; we are glad” Psalm 126:1-3 You may feel cut off from hope and joy but God will bring you back to Him. Cling to the truth that Jesus Christ died for you on the cross of Calvary. The truth of salvation will be your seed of hope in the darkness of your circumstances. Continue Reading…
Truth of salvation is our seed of hope: Psalm 126
All scripture is truly profitable: Psalm 117
How is Psalm 117 valuable? What impact does this two verse psalm have upon our lives today? “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16,17 We can tend to overlook a simple two verse psalm thinking that it is not as valuable as some of the psalms that have great length or authors of great renown. If we limit ourselves to thinking that the words, thoughts and ideas of God can be measured by the views of man we are gravely overlooking the true wealth of God’s word to us. All scripture is profitable! Can you see that these two verses in Psalm 117 are boldly telling us that God is faithfully fulfilling His covenant throughout eternity. Take comfort knowing that God is always actively working. Continue Reading…
Find delight today knowing that God is at work: Psalm 114
What does the blessing of God look like to the world around us? Does the faith we have in God show to the people we interact with? Do the blessings God bestows upon us leave the world in awe? Psalm 114 is a simple yet mighty proclamation of what God did for His people. When you read this short psalm you get an encompassing view of God’s mighty blessing upon the people of Israel as they left Egypt. This same blessing of God is upon our lives and enables us to overcome every obstacle that we encounter. Will you live in the power of God’s blessing in your life? Will you boldly go about your day knowing that the hand of God is actively working in your life? “Tremble, O earth, before the Lord, before the God of Jacob, who urned the rock into a pool of water, the flint into a fountain of water.” Psalm 114:7,8 Find delight today knowing that God is working in your life and that nothing can hinder His work. Continue Reading…
Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble: Psalm 107
“Who is wise? Let him give heed to these things, and consider the lovingkindness of the Lord.” Psalm 107:43 These last words of the psalmist in Psalm 107 simply state all that is conveyed through the psalm. Mankind perceives itself as wise and intelligent, always ready to make the correct decision. Under the deception of sin we perceive many unhelpful and unhealthy actions as inherently helpful. We choose to implement our own design for our lives that is against God’s flawless design. Throughout Psalm 107 the phrase “Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble…” is consistently repeated. The children of Israel continued to run away from God following their own ways only to find that there was nothing more than trouble to be found. God continually rescued Israel from their troubles. How can it be that people live to see God’s deliverance with their own eyes only to turn away and forget His faithfulness the next moment? Continue Reading…
No matter what ails you, seek the Lord: Psalm 105
“Oh give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the peoples. Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; speak of all His wonders. Glory in His holy name; let the heart of those who seek the Lord be glad. Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His face continually. Remember His wonders which He has done, His marvels and the judgements uttered by His mouth.” Psalms 105-1-5 Are you downcast and weary, seek the Lord. Do you feel weak and helpless, seek the Lord. No matter what ails you, seek the Lord! As we seek out God alone we will find our strength in His strength and our joy in His presence we will be able to overcome any obstacle that faces us in our day to day life. Continue Reading…
In times of trouble let the evidence of creation bring hope: Psalm 104
Are you pained by the worries and troubles of life? Has bitterness, worry or anger taken root in your soul? Have you begun to wonder what God is doing in your life in the midst of so many uncertainties? What can we do in circumstances like this? “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” Psalm 46:10 How often do you take time to be still before God? We are too often consumed by the worries of life and we take too little time to find refreshment being still, quiet and at peace before God. Will you be still before God? Will you give up your toiling and striving? Continue Reading…
Simple perseverance and its effect on legacy: Psalm 102
In distress what do we do? Do we call out to God or do we run to the house of cards that we have built up to find deliverance. Have the circumstances of life left you helpless and hopeless? In the moments that we are faced with overwhelming distress and despair we must remember that God alone is our hope and help. Our dependance upon God’s faithfulness that carries us through the difficult moments of life is a testimony to God’s ultimate deliverance. “This will be written for the generation to come, that a people yet to be created may praise the Lord. For He looked down from His holy height; from heaven the Lord gazed upon the earth, to hear the groaning of the prisoner, to set free those who were doomed to death, that men may tell of the name of the Lord in Zion and His praise in Jerusalem, when the peoples are gathered together, and the kingdoms, to serve the Lord.” Psalm 102:18-22 Continue Reading…
How will you be counted when judgement is at hand: Psalm 96
What do you cherish as your most prized possession? Does your family, money, status or knowledge bring you feelings of pride, joy and contentment? All the possessions that we claim to cherish pale in comparison to the great treasure that is found in God alone. “For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but the Lord made the heavens. Splendor and majesty are before Him, strength and beauty are in His sanctuary.” Psalm 96:4-6 Do you sing of God’s great faithfulness? Tell others around you of how God has been faithful to you in your life. Do you ascribe all you have to God’s sufficiency? Tell people that all you have in life are from God.
We need to fix our eyes on God alone, take our passions off of the idols that we have been clinging to and renew our first love of God alone. “Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar, and all it contains; let the field exult, and all that is in it. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the Lord, for He is coming, for He is coming to judge the earth. For He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness.” Psalm 96:22-23 All creation is awaiting for the moment that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, returns to judge the world. Will you be counted as a child of wrath of a child of God?
Resolute and unyielding faithfulness of God: Psalm 89
The story that is proclaimed throughout the Bible is one of God’s intricate work to redeem humanity. The plan that God has enabled from eternity past is unfathomably beyond the comprehension of man. In the midst of all the unfaithfulness that is consistently present God remains faithful. In Psalm 89 the resolute and unyielding faithfulness of God to the line of David and mankind is expressed. “How blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! O Lord, they walk in the light of Your countenance. In Your name they rejoice all the day, and by Your righteousness they are exalted. For You are the glory of their strength, and by Your favor our horn is exalted. For our shield belongs to the Lord, and our king to the Holy One of Israel.” Psalm 89:25-18 Do you thirst to know the peace found in knowing God’s faithfulness which is eternally expressed throughout the Bible? Have you heard the joyful sound? It is a beautiful sound that proclaims to you that all your desires and needs can be fulfilled through God’s faithfulness. Continue Reading…
Our perception darkens but God’s perspective brings light: Psalm 79
How would you define your life today? Would you look upon your life and see a continual blessings from God? Do you live in the the current state of blessedness that is yours because of Jesus Christ’s death on the cross of Calvary? We can easily take our salvation for granted as we are worn down by the concerns of the world. We are lavishly blessed beyond all belief through Jesus Christ. We need not fall into the self-deceptive thinking that we are not good enough, ill equipped and hopeless to make it through life. The mighty power of God that was displayed on Calvary bridged the infinite gap that had left us separated, excluded, estranged and hopelessly alone in the world. The fellowship that was restored brought us into the intimate household of God, brought us access to God and gave us full citizenship in the kingdom of heaven. Do you live in the wondrous truth of your position in Jesus Christ? Continue Reading…
