Category Archives: deliverance

the sensible thing

Psalm 147 The LORD, who has all the power in the universe, has invested himself in the restoration, healing and preservation of those who fear him.  It only makes sense to praise his name, and to cooperate with his plan … Continue reading

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three prayers

Psalm 144 David prayed for three things with no reservation or feeling of shame: rescue from the plots of his enemies, growth of the LORD’s kingdom among men, and prosperity for the righteous.  May our prayers reflect the same reliance … Continue reading

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end of the line

Psalm 143 When the enemies of your soul have chased it to the end of the line, there are only two options: give in and die, or turn to God and be rescued.  David was at the end of the … Continue reading

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his own arm

Isaiah 59 His nation was full of blind transgressors whose sins had separated themselves from him.  So, God picks up his own armor, and brings redemption himself.  This is the message of Romans 1-3.  It is the story of a … Continue reading

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here’s my hand

Psalm 138 If you have ever asked yourself why you go through so much trouble, and been tempted to feel like God has abandoned you… camp out here in Psalm 138.  The psalmist was there, but he saw his days … Continue reading

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waiting for morning

Psalm 130 Theoretically, a night watchman’s job is to look out for possible threats to the field.  Mostly, a night watchman just watches nothing, and waits until morning.  The psalmist picks up on that reality to describe his hope for … Continue reading

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broken snare

Psalm 124 The snare of the fowler is a trap that encases birds in a net.  The psalmist sees his people as being trapped in that net, goners for sure.  Then, suddenly, the snare is broken, and they are free.  … Continue reading

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best boss

Psalm 123 Anyone who has ever had a boss, and depended on that boss, knows what this psalmist is getting at.  He lifts up his eyes to the LORD because the LORD holds his future in his hands.  The LORD … Continue reading

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soar again

Isaiah 40 Rescue will come to the Israelites, and they will see who their God is.  He is not to be compared to the gods of the nations around them.  They are idols: created objects.  He looks down from heaven, … Continue reading

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my help

Psalm 121 I confess to you, brothers and sisters, that I am angry right now.  Circumstances have come together to bring stress to me and my family, and I feel overwhelmed.  My first response, when I read a psalm like … Continue reading

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