Category Archives: dependence upon God
relying on His greatness
2 Chronicles 13 Abijah and his army was greatly outnumbered. It was like a replay of his ancestor against Goliath. His enemies were the armies of Jeroboam. His tactics were to let the enemy know that the LORD was with … Continue reading
down time
Psalm 38 These are the words of a man who is in physical and mental anguish because of his sins, who feels all alone in the world. His only hope is the one he has offended most. Yet, he pleads … Continue reading
no more
Psalm 37 David encourages his listeners to realize that even though they will face adversaries, they should not worry, because all God’s enemies will eventually be destroyed. Soon they will be “no more” (10,36). Evil has no future in God’s … Continue reading
steadfast love
Psalm 36 The threats the psalmists calls to our attention are very real, because there are people who are deeply invested in transgression. They do not fear God, and are constantly plotting trouble for others. But God’s steadfast faithfulness and … Continue reading
betrayed
Psalm 35 David feels betrayed. The very friends that he remembers praying and fasting for are now attacking him, and relishing in his troubles. He can only appeal to the righteous judge of all the earth. There are some things … Continue reading
refuge
Psalm 34 David was in a strange land among strange men. He cried out to the LORD, and was rescued. He sought refuge from the LORD, and was delivered. The LORD does not promise to keep us from times of … Continue reading
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war horse
Psalm 33 The title reflects that of a recent movie about a magnificent horse and how he became involved in a war. One key element in the movie was how valuable the horse became once war was declared. The psalmist … 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
bring it on
Psalm 27 This is a song of a man, and a people, who have many reasons to fear. However, they have one great reason not to fear: their relationship with the LORD. The evildoers, adversaries, foes, armies, war, day of … Continue reading
The LORD is my friend
Psalm 25 The LORD who is a shepherd in psalm 23 is a friend in psalm 25. He is by David’s side to teach him the right way to go, to forgive and forget his sins, and to guard and … Continue reading
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