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Category Archives: faithfulness
oasis of consistency
Psalm 117 We live in a world where everything changes, so drastically and quickly that our visions of the future cannot keep up. Is there anything that is constant? Yes, says the psalmist. The steadfast love of the LORD toward … Continue reading
a strange deed
Isaiah 28 The prophet predicted that the LORD was going to do a strange deed. “For (says Wesley) this work of bringing total destruction upon Israel, was contrary to the benignity of his own nature, and the usual way of … Continue reading
a firm and steady heart
Psalm 112 This wisdom psalm contrasts two hearts. The heart of the wicked desires selfish things, and those desires will perish with it. If he sees a righteous man honored, he gets angry. Why? The heart of the righteous fears … Continue reading
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stumped
Isaiah 6 King Uzziah had lived his final ten years as a leper, with his son Jotham taking his throne instead. In contrast to the earthly king’s shame, Isaiah sees the glory of the heavenly king, who is always … Continue reading
the time LORD
Psalm 100 LORD, you were there at the creation of Adam, lovingly creating humanity and calling us to a relationship with yourself. You are GOD.You will be there to the end because your steadfast love endures forever, your faithfulness will … Continue reading
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results of rebellion
Isaiah 5 Israel is portrayed as a vineyard, and the prophet decries the fact that the vineyard produced the wrong crop: wild grapes. They rebelled against the master’s intentions. He “looked for justice, but behold, bloodshed; for righteousness, but behold, … Continue reading
good news and bad news
Isaiah 2 The prophet has good news and bad news. First, the good news. The light of the LORD will some day bring peace between the nations, ending the need for swords and spears. The prophet calls on God’s people … Continue reading
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indoor plant
Psalm 92 I can picture a believer worshipping at the temple in Jerusalem on the Sabbath and thinking about his fate compared to that of unbelievers. They are like patches of grass, which flourish for a time, but are doomed … Continue reading
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righteous and faithful
Psalm 85 This psalm comes from a people who have known the joy of the LORD’s forgiveness and restoration, and seek for it again. They are confident that the LORD will restore them again because of two things, both of … Continue reading
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non-stop
Nehemiah 6 Nehemiah speaks here of numerous attempts to make him afraid. The non-Israelite leaders of the land were themselves afraid that God would empower Nehemiah to lead a rebellion. They also feared the policy against intermarriage which had been … Continue reading
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