Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord! 2 O Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my pleas for mercy! 3 If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? 4 But with you there is forgiveness, that you may be feared. 5 I wait for the Lord, my soul…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Old Testament
PSALM 7:1-2 – O Lord my God, in you do I take refuge; save me from all my pursuers and deliver me, lest like a lion they tear my soul apart, rending it in pieces, with none to deliver.” THEME OF THE DAY. THE ATTACKS OF SATAN. In today’s scripture, David is experiencing significant persecution and oppression from literal enemies. He…
JUDGES 21:25 – In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” THEME OF THE DAY. A GREAT SPIRITUAL CHALLENGE. Today’s scripture is the last verse in the Old Testament book of Judges. It may be the last words closing out a book but it opens a spiritual challenge we will fight…
The brevity of life really hits home as we get older. Maybe it’s a little touch of grey in the hair or some trouble reading or remembering things.
PSALM 115:1 – Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness!” THEME OF THE DAY. THE WAR FOR HEART SUPREMACY. As we read today’s scripture, do we feel the conflict in the Psalmist’s heart? It is not difficult to see the war raging within…
PSALM 132:1 – Remember, O Lord, in David’s favor, all the hardships he endured.” THEME OF THE DAY. THE ENDURING LIFE. David knew what he was talking about when it came to hardships. He had his fair share covering all areas of life; his family, being king, and the many people who acknowledged being his enemies. David is not alone. …