PSALM 23 – A PSALM OF DAVID. “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Old Testament
1 I love you, Lord, my strength. 2 The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield[b] and the horn[c] of my salvation, my stronghold. 3 I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I have been saved from my enemies. 4 The cords of death…
JEREMIAH 42:1-6 – “Then all the commanders of the forces, and Johanan the son of Kareah and Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least to the greatest, came near and said to Jeremiah the prophet, “Let our plea for mercy come before you, and pray to the LORD your God for us, for all this remnant—because we…
1 CORINTHIANS 7:35 – “This I say for your own benefit; not to put a restraint upon you, but to promote what is appropriate and to secure undistracted devotion to the Lord.” THEME OF THE DAY: DEFEATING DISTRACTIONS. My wife and I went on a walk this morning. On the journey, I asked her, “What are the three greatest hindrances to your…
PSALM 16:7 – “I bless the LORD who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me.” THEME OF THE DAY: VISITS IN THE NIGHT. Sleepless nights. We each have them. Perhaps often. There are all kinds of reasons. One high on the list for many people is worry. And along with worry is stress, anxiety, and pain. It could…
JOHN 16:33 – “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” THEME OF THE DAY: HE TOLD US IT WOULD BE SO. Today’s scripture is the conclusion of what is known as The Upper Room Discourse Jesus gave His disciples. Some…