Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. (vs. 25-26) Many Read more
On the seventh day some of the people went out to gather, but they found none. And the Lord said to Moses, “How long will you refuse to keep my commandments and my laws? See! The Lord has given you Read more
Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. (v. 3) What is the most valuable thing you possess? Some of us would say our most expensive possession, like a house, car, or something else. Others Read more
In this Psalm, David considers the conflicts and complications of life and how the believer can navigate those. In his context, evildoers and enemies confronted him. He took comfort in the presence of God and placed his hope in the Read more
This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him and saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them. (6-7) Oh, what a comfort this Psalm is. David Read more
Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gerasenes asked him to depart from them, for they were seized with great fear. So he got into the boat and returned. The man from whom the demons had gone Read more
And now don’t be worried or angry with yourselves for selling me here, because God sent me ahead of you to preserve life. For the famine has been in the land these two years, and there will be five more Read more
“When they heard these things, all in the synagogue were filled with wrath.” (4:29) ESV The fourth chapter of Luke is a fascinating journey into the hearts of people who suffered from preconceived ideas. Jesus was back at home and Read more
By faith Noah, after he was warned about what was not yet seen and motivated by godly fear, built an ark to deliver his family. By faith he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes Read more
He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy and faithful in spirit keeps the matter hidden. (v. 13) The righteous person is someone who is a proclaimer of truth. It is good to stand Read more