The Bible is filled with testimonies of major reversals of God’s doing for his people. (Think Joseph, Job, David, Daniel & the nation of Israel often.) In fact, one major factor that distinguishes Christianity from all other religions is this: other religions say, “Do this & you’ll be accepted by God.” Christianity says, “What’s necessary… Read More »
I find it a lot easier to eat “junk food” when everyone else is or that’s all that’s available. You see, I have a “see-food” problem: I eat the food I see in front of me. But I don’t always succumb to the temptation and “stretch out my hand” to partake. I can resist, IF… Read More »
I can relate very well to King David’s psalm on a personal level. “If it had not been the LORD who was on [my] side…” (1a, 2a), then many dangerous & deadly things would have happened to me. I have been spared physical injury while playing outdoors in the woods of Pennsylvania as a child.… Read More »
It’s possible that the traveler in Psalm 121 also penned Psalm 123, for similar words are used in the action, “To you I lift up my eyes” (1a; cmp. Ps. 121:1a). Both men are looking for help of some sort and must look beyond the earthly realm to the heavenly. To whom did this man… Read More »
I know the joy and excitement that comes when I finally arrive at a long-awaited destination, especially after many hours of traveling. Psalm 122 comes remarkably well-timed when churches will soon begin gathering together again for corporate worship. I wish the peace and unity expressed in this psalm prevailed among all churches – those who… Read More »
Whenever my wife and I go on vacation, I often wonder where we might get help, if something should happen to the car. Whether I’m driving on the back roads of Pennsylvania or the winding mountain roads of North Carolina or even the long stretches of highway to the coast, I often wonder where assistance… Read More »
I often forget I’m a stranger & and exile in this world (1 Peter 2:11), living among people who are hostile to God & his representatives, like I once was (Colossians 1:21). I need to remind myself often that this world is not my home, and I’m surrounded by people who often remind me of… Read More »
Yesterday, Ravi Zacharias when home to be with Jesus. He was a faithful man of God, evangelist, and apologist for Jesus Christ. Most of all he loved God’s word, the Bible, and preached & defended it powerfully. Today I prayed Psalm 119, a lengthy supplication by another servant of the LORD who also loved God’s… Read More »
Several familiar themes pervade the final section of the poet’s extended prayer song. (I’m reminded that Psalm 119 is one long prayer.) In verses 169-170, it’s as if the man is seeking permission to be heard (much like Queen Esther, who wondered if she could go before the king with her request). This man is… Read More »
Several key themes for the Christian life occur in this portion of the song’s lyrics. First, the contrast between what happens to me and how my heart responds. “Princes persecute me without cause, BUT my heart stands in awe of your words” (161). “Great peace have those who love your law; NOTHING can make them… Read More »
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