Posts from 2024 (Page 6)
Psalm 87 – A PSALM OF THE SONS OF KORAH. A SONG.
On the holy mount, stands the city he founded;the LORD loves the gates of Zionmore than all the dwelling places of Jacob.Glorious things of you are spoken, O city of God.Among those who know me I mention Rahab and Babylon;behold, Philistia and Tyre, with Cush—“This one was born there,” they say.And of Zion it shall be said,“This one and that one were born in her”;for the Most High himself will establish her.The LORD records as he registers the peoples,“This one…
Psalm 78 – A MASKIL OF ASAPH
Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth!I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings from of old,things that we have heard and known, that our fathers have told us.We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation theglorious deeds of the LORD, and his might, and the wonders that he has done.He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a…
We exist to exhibit God, to display His glory.
We exist to exhibit God, to display His glory. We serve as canvases for His brush stroke, papers for His pen, soil for His seeds, glimpses of His image. Scripture, Psalm 61:1, Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. Devotion: Go to God Whenever I am troubled and lost in deep despair, I bundle all my troubles up and go to God in prayer. Psalm 102:17, He will respond to the prayer of the destitute; he…
Brotherly love is the badge of Christ’s disciples
Devotion: “Look for Jesus” Within the crowded city where life is swift and fleeting do you ever look for Jesus upon the busy street? Psalm 69:17, Do not hide your face from your servant. So today be assured you are not alone-the Lord is with you always. Be thankful. Scripture, Psalm 62:8, Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. Pray for each other for blessings in abundance or…
Learning what the Bible says about angels ultimately is tied to thinking well about how God thinks about us.
What God wants is us to know about angels, which contributes to our eternal perspective. Devotion: Angels are ministering spirits sent to serve those who inherit salvation (Hebrews 1:14) but they are also fellow servants with us. The angel told the apostle John, “I am your fellow servant” (Revelation 19:10) How incredible! Alongside angels we are serving the Lord of hosts. There could be no higher calling. Pray for each other as brothers and sisters in Christ for blessings in…