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Category Archives: confidence
our tears in his bottle
Psalm 56 David did not glide through life without challenges and troubles. He had numerous enemies, and his life was in danger constantly. He comforted himself not in the idea that God was going to help him overcome his problems … Continue reading
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oil and butter
Psalm 55 David used oil and butter as similes to describe the smoothness and softness of the speech of his former friend. Those soft words were swords. The former friend betrayed him, and sought his destruction. He now casts that … Continue reading
plan A
Psalm 54 David had thought that he was in a good hiding place – a place where he could stay alive and away from Saul. Then things got interesting. The Ziphites turned him in. Now David is forced to rely … Continue reading
He will remember
Psalm 22 It is difficult to extract this psalm from the Christian tradition that surrounds it since many of its words were fulfilled by Christ on the cross. But it is important to see the psalm in its original context. … Continue reading
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confidence in the king
Psalm 21 This psalm continues to celebrate the triad of the LORD, the king, and his people. The people remind the LORD that their king rejoices in his salvation. They remind the king that the LORD will destroy his enemies, … Continue reading
work hard … and trust God
1 Chronicles 18-20 These chapters record David’s battles with and victories over the Syrians, Ammonites and Philistines during his reign as king of Israel. Times were not easy for the Israelites, but they did rise to the challenge. Joab’s instructions … Continue reading
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the hidden God
Psalm 10 This psalm explores the mystery of the hidden God. We often ask God why he hides himself when bad things happen. The psalmist has his finger on the pulse of this question. Answer? The LORD sees (14) and … Continue reading
good night’s sleep
Psalm 4 What is the secret to getting a good night’s sleep in spite of an abundance of problems and cares? For David, it was confidence in God. He knew that the LORD had set him apart as a grace … Continue reading
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pain man
1 Chronicles 4 The prayer of Jabez became a popular topic a few years back. It stands as a kind of spiritual oasis in the midst of these genealogical records. Jabez probably feared that his name (which contained the same … Continue reading
refusing to forget
1 Chronicles 2 Looking back on this family record, the remnants of Judah are seeking some kind of word from God that explains who they are and where they are going. Their story is one of brokenness and failure. They … Continue reading
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