Category Archives: dependence upon God
silent partner
Psalm 142 A person is only as strong as the partners by his side. Yet, there are some times when we look at our side and see no one who can help. That’s when we have to trust the silent … Continue reading
it’s not paranoia when…
Psalm 140 It is not paranoia when they are really out to get you. David prayed to God with the full assurance that evil men were setting traps for him. He trusted God, but he still prayed for those traps … 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
rescue and rest
Psalm 136 The covenant faithfulness of the LORD is applauded in this psalm. His steadfast love is responsible for creation, bringing the Israelites out of Egypt, into the land, and removing the obstacles along the way. He is the God … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
unstoppable
Isaiah 36-37 The King of Assyria boasted that the LORD could not stop him, and he had evidence on his side. None of the other gods of the other lands could stop the king’s invasions. Hezekiah and Isaiah prayed. Their … Continue reading
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