More missions mandates from Psalms 9: But the Lord sits enthroned forever; he has established his throne for justice, 8 and he judges the world with righteousness; he judges the peoples with uprightness. 9 The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. 10 And those who know your name put their trust … More Tell Among the Peoples His Deeds!
As I read through the Bible this year, I am focusing on finding missions-related texts. While Psalm 3 is really all about David fleeing from his enemy, his son Absalom, it is a beautiful prayer to remember while on a missions trip. Especially when you are in hostile territory. Let me explain. In March of 2005, my … More Missions Promises from Psalm 3?
I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you. Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession. Psalm 2:7-8 In the Old Testament, we see picture after picture of the Messiah, the heir … More Make the nations Your heritage!
He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. Psalm 1:3 The psalmist draws a picture for us of a tree in a dry climate, which thrives because it is planted near a constant … More A Fruitful Tree and Missions
C.H.Spurgeon on Psalm 94:9 He who planted the ear, does he not hear? He who formed the eye, does he not see? He fashioned that marvellous organ, and fixed it in the most convenient place near to the brain, and is he deaf himself? Is he capable of such design and invention, and yet can he … More No Limits on God’s Hearing or Sight
C. H. Spurgeon on Psalm 93 (Treasury of David): Whatever opposition may arise, his throne is unmoved; he has reigned, does reign, and will reign for ever and ever. Whatever turmoil and rebellion there may be beneath the clouds, the eternal King sits above all in supreme serenity; and everywhere he is really Master, let … More Has, Does and WILL Reign!
Worship that Pleases God (Psalms 92-98) Sam Storms Jul 13, 2007 Series: Meditations on the Psalms I don’t know about you, but I’m weary of the worship wars that have wreaked havoc in so many churches. It’s sad to look back over the past twenty-five years or so at the damage and division that have … More Worship Wars?
A N T H E M Strategies for Fighting Lust By John Piper November 5, 2001 I have in mind men and women. For men it’s obvious. The need for warfare against the bombardment of visual temptation to fixate on sexual images is urgent. For women it is less obvious, but just as great if we broaden … More ANTHEM
Psalm 91 is also about secret hiding places. It’s all about finding refuge. It’s all about protection from enemies and dwelling in safety and security. But not in some poorly constructed shanty. Our spiritual fortress is God himself! He is our hiding place. Listen to its powerful opening promise: “He who dwells in the shelter of the … More Sam Storms on Our Hiding Place
Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. Psalm 90:13 Yesterday, a wonderful group of high school students gathered in my home for our weekly early-morning-before-school Bible study. We opened to Psalm 90 and were reminded that as Moses prayed this prayer, he may … More Satisfy us, God!
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