Over the course of the next three days, as we wrap up the book of Psalms, I will post parts of a commentary on Psalm 148-150 by Sam Storms Here is Part 1: Psalms 148-150 are too lengthy for me to include in the text of this meditation, and too important for any of us … More Worship is a universal privilege
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word. —2 Thessalonians 2:16–17, part of our Bible reading plan for today. John Piper, in a sermon, “Why Hope? Grace!” … More Good hope through grace
And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” (Luke 12:15, part of our Bible reading plan today) J. C. Ryle: It would be vain to decide positively which is the most common sin in the … More Confident in God’s superintending providence?
The Lord builds up Jerusalem; he gathers the outcasts of Israel. He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. He determines the number of the stars; he gives to all of them their names. Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure. The Lord lifts up the humble; he casts the wicked to the ground. —Psalm 147:2-6, … More He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
2 Chronicles 25:2 And he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, yet not with a whole heart. After the reigns of King David and King Solomon, the Kingdom of Israel divided into two: Judah and Israel. It’s a little confusing to keep straight because the southern Kingdom of Judah had Jerusalem, the Temple, … More Right in the eyes of the Lord, yet not with a whole heart
The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders, and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is … More Knowing the Truth vs Loving the Truth
In our reading plan, we come to Luke 12:1-12 today, where Jesus warned us against the fear of man. Here is commentary from J.C. Ryle on this passage The fear of man is one of the greatest obstacles which stand between the soul and Heaven. “What will others say of me? What will they think of me? … More Jesus’ remedy for the fear of man
I will praise the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being. —Psalm 146:2 Charles H. Spurgeon, in “The Treasury of David” While I live I’ll love; and while I breathe I’ll bless. It is but for a while, and I … More Spurgeon: Here I have to sigh and praise, but there I shall only sing and praise.
In our reading in 2 Chronicles today (22:7) we read: “But it was ordained by God that the downfall of Ahaziah should come about through his going to visit Joram.” Ahaziah decided to join Joram, king of Israel, in order to try to recapture Ramoth-gilead from Hazael, king of Syria. He had advisors that encouraged him … More Ahaziah and Ahab. Both corrupt. Both under God’s ultimate rule.
To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of … More Cool as cucumbers: How to experience peace and calm and stability and clarity of mind
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