Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Psalms

Salvation Is Not All About Us

PSALM 106:8 – Yet He saved them for his name’s sake, that he might make known his mighty power.” Often in the Christian life, we need a work of “spiritual calibration.” What I mean is the reminder that the Bible begins with “In the beginning God”, not “In the beginning man” (Genesis 1:1) pointing us to remember everything is all about Him.…

The Love of God In His Commands

PSALM 105:4 – Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!” Isn’t it interesting, and even thrilling to the soul, to ponder God’s command in His Word to seek Him? How loving it is of God to direct us to obey His commands knowing that in doing so we find all we need for life – strength, purpose, satisfaction, and…

Gospel-gladness and Joy

PSALM 92:1–4 – It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night, to the music of the lute and the harp, to the melody of the lyre. For you, O Lord, have made me glad by your work; at the…

Our Places Of Rest

PSALM 89:1-2 – I will sing of the steadfast love of the Lord, forever; with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations. For I said, “Steadfast love will be built up forever; in the heavens you will establish your faithfulness.” Pop quiz. What are the two character qualities in our God repeated in today’s scripture? Yes, it is…