PSALM 103:8-14 – The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. He will not always chide, nor will he keep his anger forever. He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Old Testament
1 SAMUEL 17:47b – For the battle is the LORD’s . . . THEME OF THE DAY. THE WAYS WE FIGHT THE LORD’S BATTLE. Christians are a warring people. Not in a literal sense of “going to battle against people” with hatred, malicious attacks of the tongue, or any other combative attitudes or speech. We are a warring people against unseen, but…
PSALM 97:12 – Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name! PHILIPPIANS 4:4 – Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. THEME OF THE DAY: OBEYING DIFFICULT COMMANDS. Let’s imagine we are having lunch together. It is a time we are enjoying spiritual conversation in our commitment to help each other grow in…
PSALM 95:1-2 – Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! 2 Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! THEME OF THE DAY. ENGAGING OUR SPIRITUAL FOES. Christians are in a daily spiritual war that is intense,…
PSALM 25:6-7 – Remember your mercy, O LORD, and your steadfast love, for they have been from of old. Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for the sake of your goodness. THEME OF THE DAY. THE DEVIL, OUR MINDS, OUR THOUGHTS. The human mind is an amazing thing. Medical experts tell…
PSALM 93:1-2 – The LORD reigns; he is robed in majesty; the LORD is robed; he has put on strength as his belt. Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved. Your throne is established from of old; you are from everlasting. THEME OF THE DAY. JESUS IS ALSO KING. The Lord Jesus fulfills a lot of roles in the…