Tag Archive - Peace

Who can dwell apart from God: Isaiah 33 and 34

July 13, 2011 in Bible Blog with 0 Comments

Will you delight? Will you seek? Will you hear? Will you see? Will you? “O LORD, be gracious to us; we wait for you. Be our arm every morning, our salvation in the time of trouble. At the tumultuous noise peoples flee; when you lift yourself up, nations are scattered, and your spoil is gathered as the caterpillar gathers; as locusts leap, it is leapt upon. The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with justice and righteousness, and he will be the stability of your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure.” Isaiah 33:2-6  The Lord is to be exalted and praised. We must give up and trust God. The saving grace of God will be the hope that we cling to.

What awaits those who choose to not trust God? What is in store for the people who  have closed their hearts and minds to the saving grace of God? There will be eternal suffering and damnation for all people who shun God. There is no sugar coating to be placed on this fact that our sin leads to death but the hope is found when trust is placed in God. Continue Reading…

Our fears and failures are abolished: Isaiah 25 and 26

June 27, 2011 in Bible Blog with 0 Comments

“O LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you; I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure.” Isaiah 25:1  Can you fathom the great purpose of God? Have you become consumed by the worries of life as you go about your life? We cannot afford to think so highly of ourselves as to not need God. Sadly we often find ourselves seeing wonders around us yet not perceiving God at work around us. We place our trust in Jesus Christ but without tangible reality to ground our faith we forget God is absolutely surrounding us. Why do we desire a tangible facet of faith? Continue Reading…

Will God be enough: Psalm 142

February 20, 2011 in Bible Blog with 0 Comments

When we are confined and cornered by the worries of life, will God be enough? In Psalm 142 David was pursued by Saul as he was forced to take refuge in a cave. David’s life was in jeopardy and there was no avenue of escape. What did David do? He cried out to God telling Him all the burdens of his heart. When we are in need of help do we find that God is enough for us? Do you pour out your heart to God as you tell Him everything that concerns you? “I cried out to You, O Lord; I said, ‘You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living. Give heed to my cry, for I am brought very low; deliver me from my persecutors, for they are too strong for me. Bring my soul out of prison, so that I may give thanks to your name; the righteous will surround me, for You will deal bountifully with me.’” Psalm 142:5-7 Continue Reading…

Truly seeking the wellspring of peace: Psalm 122

January 31, 2011 in Bible Blog with 0 Comments

What is your progenitor of peace? Can money buy peace, can a lack of warfare bring about peace or can tolerance produce peace? We are naturally inclined to a state of distress and calamity because sin’s curse that is inherent to all of creation. Is there hope for lasting peace? “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: ‘May they prosper who love you . May peace be within your walls, and prosperity within your palaces.’ For the sake of my brothers and my friends, I will now say ‘May peace be within you.’ For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your good.” Psalm 122:6-9 When we turn to God and find our hope in Him we can finally experience true peace. Continue Reading…

Our never slumbering God is our help, hope and deliverance: Psalm 121

January 30, 2011 in Bible Blog with 0 Comments

Have you ever been in a situation where you needed help and deliverance? Think of a time before mobile phones and automobiles where people traveled by foot or on horseback. Think back to the time in Israel when Psalm 121 was written. If you were threatened by overwhelming forces or hurt in the wilderness, you would be eagerly looking for someone to appear that will offer help, hope and deliverance. “I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; from where shall my help come?” Psalm 121:1  Where do you look for your hope when you are helpless? There are many things in this world that will tell you that they will offer you help in times of trouble, hope when your will is crushed and deliverance when you are oppressed but can they be relied upon in your darkest moment? “My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not allow you foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.” Psalm 121:2-4  God is always there for His children. When you face a dark moment, isolated and alone, God is present and aware of your circumstances. Trust in His deliverance in every situation that you face. You can stand firm because God is always there. Continue Reading…

Joyful gladness manifested in our lives: Psalm 100

January 9, 2011 in Bible Blog with 0 Comments

Is your life marked by a joyful spirit and attitude? As a follower of God we are to find our delight in serving Him. The relationship that we have with God manifests itself in our lives by a joyful gladness in all things. Why are we impacted in such a way by our relationship with God? “Know that the Lord Himself is God; it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people and the sheep of His pasture.” Psalm 100:3  We know that all we have in life is from God and an amazing peace permeates our lives because of this truth. We can encounter troubles, trials and tribulation joyfully because we know that it is God at work in us and not ourselves. This correct perspective of God as the Almighty Creator enables us to rest and find our joy in Him.

The measure of distance is a view into your heart: Psalm 61

December 1, 2010 in Bible Blog with 0 Comments

Is there such a thing as distance between God and His people? We equate to God on our human level because it is naturally the easiest way to view a relationship. When you are in Europe and your family is in the United States you feel the distance keenly and long for the fellowship of your loved ones. After a fight with your spouse you can feel extremely distant from them until you seek reconciliation. When you have been on a long road trip and you are heading home over hundreds of miles you will feel the distance pass very slowly as you long for the rest of home. Why do we feel distant to God at different moments in our life? God is omnipresent and He truly is never distant from us. The distance we perceive is a change in our hearts desire and focus but God has not moved away from us. Continue Reading…

In complete despair David finds strength in God: 1 Samuel 29 and 30

June 2, 2010 in Bible Blog with 0 Comments

The fact that God had blessed David while he dwelt with the Philistines becomes apparent when he and his men follow Achish with the Philistine army. When the lords of the Philistines noticed David and his men traveling with Achish they instantly did not trust them. Did God soften Achish’s heart to give favor to David, his men, and their families allowing them to dwell in Ziklag for over a year? The lords of the Philistines gave orders to Achish to send David and his men back to their homes. The renown of David was known to the lords of the Philistines and they didn’t want such a skilled man with them who may turn against them to fight for Israel in the thick of battle. Continue Reading…

Abigail’s insightfulness secures her legacy: 1 Samuel 25 and 26

May 31, 2010 in Bible Blog with 0 Comments

What extent would you seek to correct a wrong deed that you committed? Would you be willing to  work to the same extent if the deed was committed by someone else such as a close friend, child, or spouse? How would you react if you are wronged and you did nothing but good to help the offender? Could you forgive and forget? Could you forgive if someone else made amends? 1 Samuel chapter tells the story of David, Nabal, and Abigail where help is rendered, offense is given, peace is restored, and God displays His faithfulness. Continue Reading…

Faithfulness in the midst of uncertainty: Ruth Summary

May 18, 2010 in Bible Blog with 0 Comments

God has always been working and He will continue to be at work in the joyful moments of life, through the death of loved ones, and when you face a moments of uncertainty. The tale of Ruth happens during the turbulent time when judges ruled over Israel for two hundred years. In the midst of all the disobedience and unfaithfulness that was seen in Judges we have the story of Naomi and Ruth, a mother and a dauther-in-law, who lost everything they had in a foreign land only to find peace, hope, and redemption upon returning to Bethlehem. Continue Reading…

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