Pursuing God 101

What does it mean to seek after God? How does one pursue the Almighty? Sam Storms explores Psalm 34, our Bible reading passage for today. He notes six things to consider as essential in pursuing God. Here are the highlights. First, celebrate God (vv. 1-3)! Observe the passion and intensity of David’s worship. “I will bless the Lord at … More Pursuing God 101

Psalm 16 Satisfaction

From Sam Storms, who writes on our Bible reading passage today, Psalm 16: Rock stars rarely age well. The Rolling Stones are a case in point. Often called The Strolling Bones, and not without cause (!), this once energetic and controversial sixties group was actually invited to perform during the Super Bowl halftime show only a few … More Psalm 16 Satisfaction

Who is full of hot air?

Sam Storms comments on Eliphaz’s Second Speech (Job 15) A rebuke – 15:1-16 1.  For Job’s irreverent talk – vv. 1-6 He ridicules Job, insisting that his words flow from a belly filled with hot air rather than from his mind or heart, the center of reason. “You have belched out useless words that will … More Who is full of hot air?

The focus of praise

Here is Part 2 from a commentary on Psalm 148-150 by Sam Storms of Enjoying God Ministries: Second, the focus of such adoration is always and ever God alone for who he is and what he’s done. We do not worship the world or revere the reflection. We fix our hearts on the Original, the … More The focus of praise

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

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.

Who alone is great?

Sam Storms’ meditation on Psalms 145 (our reading for today) is titled, “Celebrating the Unsearchable Greatness of God” David begins with God’s greatness (vv. 3, 6b), a word that is horribly overused in our day and applied to anything from deodorant to the most obnoxious professional athlete. Historically, many have taken the adjective Great and made it part of … More Who alone is great?