(5) Although utterly and in all ways dependent on God for help, don’t overlook the fact that the psalmist repeatedly commits himself and “promises” to take action to learn, store up, and diligently keep the Word of God. The antecedent priority of God’s work in his heart does not preclude or undermine his responsibility to … More Psalm 119: Sam Storms Part 5
We continue reading Sam Storms’ 10 observations on Psalm 119: (3) One of the more remarkable things in this psalm is the number of times the psalmist pleads with God to teach him and instruct him and give him insight and open his eyes that he might understand the Word. The psalmist has no illusions about his own ability to understand God’s Word … More Needed: Illumination from the Ultimate Author
Sam Storms begins: Sweeter Than Honey to My Mouth! Psalm 119 has long been an enigma to many Christians, especially those who testify to boredom and confusion when they read God’s Word. The attitude of the psalmist is baffling to them. He speaks repeatedly of a joy and unparalleled delight and a spiritual exhilaration when … More Sweeter than honey: Psalm 119
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 … More Before the throne of God above
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 What kind of worship pleases God?
Sam Storms says that Psalm 88 is perhaps the saddest of all Psalms. Here is one of his devotionals from the series: Meditations on the Psalms I was greatly tempted to quietly skip over Psalm 88. But then I realized that there are many reading these meditations who can identify with the palpable sadness of … More Tempted to skip over Psalm 88?
Pastor Sam Storms of Enjoying God Ministries writes: So why do you pray? What motivates you to whisper in your Father’s ear? Is it even worthwhile to do so? Let’s explore this for a moment by asking five questions and seeking the answers in Psalm 86. First, why did David, the psalmist, pray so fervently … More Psalm 86: Q and A on Prayer
Sam Storms comments on Psalm 84 (our passage for today) and Psalm 63: Some people are terrified of appearing needy. Obsessed with their public image and how they are perceived, they put on a false front of self-sufficiency and self-reliance. Not David! That’s one of the things I admire most in the author of so many … More Desperate for God
Sam Storms’ (Enjoying God Ministries) comments on Psalm 73. Asaph, author of Psalm 73, was deeply disturbed and perturbed by the prosperity of the wicked and the oppression of the righteous. It led him to question God’s goodness and greatness. It stirred him to wonder if the pursuit of godliness was really the wisest path to follow. His … More Psalm 73: Questioning God’s goodness and greatness
Sam Storms, of Enjoying God Ministries, comments in an article, I Will Lift Up My Hands! (Psalm 63:4) So I will bless you as long as I live; in your name I will lift up my hands. On more than one occasion I’ve been asked: “Sam, why do you lift your hands when you worship?” … More Sam Storms: “Why do I worship with hands raised?”
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