May The Face Of God Shine Down Upon Us Greetings Reader The Israelites experienced many ups and downs in their spiritual walk. The song that makes up Psalm 80 contains the following verse three times: Turn us again to yourself, O Lord God of Heaven's Armies. Make your face shine down upon us. Only then will we be saved. Most Christians also experience ups and downs in their spiritual walk with the Lord. When some of them find themselves in the valley of despair, they become spiritual...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Are You A Friend Of The World? Greetings Reader As we go through life, we build many friendships. Some last for a season while others last a lifetime. In the spiritual realm, we must choose God and not be a friend with the world. James called friendship with the world adultery. · You adulterers! Don't you realize that friendship with the world makes you an enemy of God? Paul told us not to conform to the ways of the world. · Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God...
11 days ago • 1 min read
A Cry For God's Help In Urgent Times Greetings Reader Do you ever find yourself desperately crying out for God's help? In Psalm 70, David wrote about a time he cried out with urgency. We can glean some practical wisdom from this Psalm for the times we must seek the Lord in desperation. · Pray urgently when trouble strikes. God hears even the shortest cry. · Trust God's justice. Release resentment and let Him handle wrongs. · Choose worship while waiting. Declare "God is great!" as you trust...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Joy Restored After Seasons Of Sorrow Greetings Reader Every believer experiences trials of disappointment, loss, and uncertainty in their life. God promises that those experiences won't last forever. In Psalm 126, we read about restoration, joy, and hope. It reminds us that God turns captivity into freedom and transforms sorrow into singing. After seventy years of captivity, the Israelites probably lost all hope of ever going back to the land promised to them by the Lord. God, however,...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Trust The Mercy Of The Lord With Your Life Greetings Reader David disobeyed God, so the Lord told him to choose one of three punishments He would inflict on him. He had to make a tough decision. Gad, the prophet, relayed the following choices God offered to David. So Gad came to David and asked him, "Will you choose three years of famine throughout your land, three months of fleeing from your enemies, or three days of severe plague throughout your land? Think this over and decide what answer...
21 days ago • 1 min read
A Call To Worship, Let All The Earth Rejoice Greetings Reader In Psalm 148, the Psalmist reminds us that worship stretches beyond words; it reflects the alignment of all creation with God's glory. As humans, we must lead in answering God's call to worship Him. The Psalmist says the earth, the creatures of the ocean depths, fire and hail, snow and clouds, wind and weather obey him. The mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, wild animals and all livestock, small scurrying animals...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Seek God With Passion When Your Soul Thirsts Greetings Reader I have experienced thirst, but never in a hot, dry desert. King David did as reported in Psalm 63. He told God that his whole being, body and soul, longed for Him, in a dry and parched land where there was no water. This Psalm directs us to deeper intimacy with God. It reveals His sustaining power and calls us to worship Him even in the dry and weary seasons of our lives. David directs us to seek God earnestly, remember His glory,...
28 days ago • 1 min read
Our Freedom In Christ, Living With Responsible Love Greetings Reader The Apostle Paul taught the Corinthian believers to use their Christian freedom responsibly. His message pointed to, in the name of Christian maturity, we willingly surrender a freedom or right because of our love for Christ. Through that act, God will strengthen us and deepen our unity in the body of Christ. The bottom line is, we want to guard against causing others to stumble while walking in the love and grace of our...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Our Rock And Salvation Provides An Unshakable Hope Greetings Reader When David wrote Psalm 62, he faced betrayal, opposition, and the weight of leadership. Even amidst the turmoil, his heart remained anchored not in strategies or alliances, but in God alone. We see that in scripture, but how often do we put it into practice? What am I talking about? Consider the speed of life; it rarely slows down for any of us. The pressures mount, uncertainty lingers, and our strength falters. Look what...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read