Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
making my home here
20231214 making my home here Psalm 132:13-15 (JDV) Psalm 132:13 Since Yahveh has chosen Zion; he has desired it for his home:Psalm 132:14 “This is my resting place forever; I will make my home here because I have desired it.Psalm … Continue reading
a pledge to David
20231213 a pledge to David Psalm 132:11-12 (JDV) Psalm 132:11 Yahveh pledged to David, a promise he will not abandon: “I will set one of your offspring on your throne.Psalm 132:12 If your sons keep my covenant and my warning … Continue reading
being anointed
20231212 being anointed Psalm 132:10 (JDV) Psalm 132:10 For the sake of your servant David, do not reject your anointed one. being anointed There are days when I don’t feel very confident in myself. I sometimes pray like this, asking … Continue reading
reverence his presence
20231211 reverence his presence Psalm 132:6-9 (JDV) Psalm 132:6 We heard of the ark in Ephrathah; we found it in the fields of Yaar.Psalm 132:7 Let us go to his residence; let us worship at his footstool.Psalm 132:8 Rise up, … Continue reading
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embedded promises
20231210 embedded promises Psalm 132:1-5 (JDV) Psalm 132:1 [A song of festival caravans.] Yahveh, remember David and all the humbling he endured,Psalm 132:2 and how he pledged to Yahveh, making a vow to the Mighty One of Jacob:Psalm 132:3 “I … Continue reading
like a weaned child
20231209 Psalm 131:1-3 (JDV) Psalm 131:1 [A song of festival caravans. Of David.] Yahveh, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I do not get involved with things too great or too miraculous for me.Psalm 131:2 Instead, … Continue reading
watching nothing until morning
20231208 watching nothing until morning Psalm 130:1-8 (JDV) Psalm 130:1 [A song of festival caravans.] Out of the depths I call to you, Yahveh!Psalm 130:2 Lord, listen to my voice; let your ears be attentive to my cry for help.Psalm … Continue reading
grass on the rooftops
20231207 grass on the rooftops Psalm 129:1-8 (JDV) Psalm 129:1 [A song of festival caravans.] Since my youth they have often attacked me — let Israel say —Psalm 129:2 Since my youth they have frequently attacked me, but they have … Continue reading
blessing road
20231206 blessing road Psalm 128:1-6 (JDV) Psalm 128:1 [A song of festival caravans.] How fortunate is everyone who fears Yahveh, who walks in his roads!Psalm 128:2 You will surely eat what your hands have worked for. You will be fortunate, … Continue reading
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blessings
20231205 blessings Psalm 127:1-5 (JDV) Psalm 127:1 [A song of festival caravans. Of Solomon.] Unless Yahveh builds a house, its builders labor over it for nothing; unless Yahveh watches over a city, the watchman stays alert for nothing.Psalm 127:2 You … Continue reading
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