Bob Deffinbaugh, in a commentary on 1 Samuel 21:1-22:4, “A Man Without a Country:” Many like to think of David as a real man. I believe our text portrays him as a real man. He does not always think or do the spiritual thing. He has a heart for God, but he also has feet of clay. David … More 1 Samuel 21: Lessons in Deliverance
May 10 Psalm 104 (ESV) 104:1 Bless the Lord, O my soul! O Lord my God, you are very great! You are clothed with splendor and majesty, 2 covering yourself with light as with a garment, stretching out the heavens like a tent. 3 He lays the beams of his chambers on the waters; he makes the clouds his chariot; he … More May 10 Psalm 104
Sam Storms, Enjoying God Ministries, on Psalm 103: Were ever more beautiful words penned than these?“He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far … More Before the throne of God above
May 9 Psalm 103 (ESV) 103:1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, 3 who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and … More May 9 Psalm 103
But you, O Lord, are enthroned forever; you are remembered throughout all generations. Psalm 102:12 It would be interesting to read through the Bible and mark every “…but God” that you come across. In Psalm 102, in our read-through plan today, the author is clearly distressed and depressed. Then he writes, “But you, O Lord…” He remembers … More But you, O Lord….
May 8 Psalm 102 (ESV) Do Not Hide Your Face from Me A Prayer of one afflicted, when he is faint and pours out his complaint before the Lord. 102:1 Hear my prayer, O Lord; let my cry come to you! 2 Do not hide your face from me in the day of my distress! Incline your ear to … More May 8 Psalm 102
I will sing of steadfast love and justice; to you, O LORD, I will make music. Psalm 101, in our reading plan for today, with help from Charles Spurgeon in the Treasury of David: God intermixeth mercy with affliction: he steeps his sword of justice in the oil of mercy; there was no … More God steeps his sword of justice in the oil of mercy.
May 7 Psalm 101 (ESV) 101:1 I will sing of steadfast love and justice; to you, O Lord, I will make music. 2 I will ponder the way that is blameless. Oh when will you come to me? I will walk with integrity of heart within my house; 3 I will not set before my eyes anything that is … More May 7 Psalm 101
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his … More Missionary spirit
May 6 Psalm 100 (ESV) 100:1 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! 2 Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! 3 Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; [1] we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and … More May 6 Psalm 100
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