PSALM 27:4 – One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to inquire in his temple. THEME OF THE DAY. THE GREATEST PRAYER PETITION. Jesus makes a very profound statement and promise…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Old Testament
LAMENTATIONS 3:22-23 – The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. THEME OF THE DAY. SOME BATTLES ARE LOST. We each know by painful personal experience defeat in the Christian life. The powerful forces of our remaining sin, a deceiving devil, and an alluring world sometimes…
PROVERBS 4:23 – Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. THEME OF THE DAY. DOING THE HARD WORK OF HEART WORK. The hardest work in the Christian life is heart work. Though our lives have been radically changed by Jesus Christ and God has given us a new heart to know Him, there are three…
PSALM 147:4 – He determines the number of the stars; he gives to all of them their names. THEME OF THE DAY. GOD AND NAMES. My dog is a very reliable alarm clock. Every morning, yes, every morning, Jake makes his way to find me with a wagging tail, and a look that says, “Hey, what are you waiting on. Time to…
PSALM 147:11 – But the LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love. THEME OF THE DAY. THOSE WHOM GOD TAKES PLEASURE IN. Think about this truth for a moment; the Creator of all things, the Sovereign Ruler of the universe, and the God who holds everything together would actually take pleasure in human…
PSALM 146:5-7 – Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God, who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, who keeps faith forever; who executes justice for the oppressed, who gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets the prisoners free. THEME OF THE DAY. WALKING IN…