Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
when you may be found
Psalm 32 David urges his listeners to seek the LORD during the times when he may be found. When the rushing waters overwhelm us, that is the time we usually think of calling on God. He is there at those … Continue reading
staying real
2 Chronicles 6 In essence, Solomon is calling on the LORD to be faithful to his promises to Israel – and his threatening when the nation rebels. His prayer highlights the real presence of God in the land, a presence … Continue reading
bring us through
Psalm 31 The psalms were written for the sorrowful – those who have suffered greatly, and seek refuge because they know the storms of life. The gospel in the psalms is that God knows what we are dealing with, and … Continue reading
all hands on deck
2 Chronicles 5 There are times when everybody has to be present, because something significant is happening. The glorious entrance of the ark into the newly built temple was such a time. You get that impression as you read this … Continue reading
silent glory
Psalm 30 David pleas for God to have mercy on him and protect him from immanent death. He argues to God: “What good is is for you if I die and return to the dust? That dust is not going … Continue reading
something magnificent
2 Chronicles 4 Reading these descriptions of the temple is like watching the special features of an epic movie. You can’t really appreciate the “how we made it” if you did not see the movie itself. The readers who first … Continue reading
if we could see
Psalm 29 If we could see all that the LORD is doing right now across the globe and throughout the universe, then we would spontaneously worship, just as the angels in heaven do. We have blinded ourselves with limited and … Continue reading
an audience of one
2 Chronicles 3 Some of the things described in this chapter would have been evident for every Israelite visiting the temple area: the massive size of the temple area, the intricately detailed workmanship. But some of the items would never … Continue reading
pleas for mercy
Psalm 28 David dares to ask God to act justly and drag off his hypocritical enemies. But for himself, he pleas for mercy. When God grants him victory over his enemies, he praises God who has heard his pleas for … Continue reading
win – win
2 Chronicles 2 The building projects imagined by David and launched by Solomon were more than just personal dreams. They were a political success because they solidified trade agreements between the nations. They were a social success because the provided … Continue reading
