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Category Archives: perseverance
they heard his voice
Psalm 95 The Israelites heard God’s voice one day,and he said “keep going, I will sustain you.” But all their fear said “we have no water. “ Later, they heard his voice, and it said “take the land.” But their … Continue reading
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a swarm of lumberjacks
Psalm 74 Jerusalem has been sacked, the temple destroyed – all the meeting places of the congregation in the land have been destroyed. Meanwhile God seems to have wandered off a bit. He stands off with his hands in his … Continue reading
no more Mondays
Psalm 63 There are times when our worship is so sweet, and our experience in God’s presence is so real, that we cannot imagine it getting any better than this. Then, Monday happens. Hang in there, believers. There will be … Continue reading
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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consistent reliance
2 Chronicles 16 Asa had relied on the LORD all of his reign, but faltered at the end of it. His story is a lesson for those of us who have been with the LORD for decades. It does not … Continue reading
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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
a burdensome weight
Job 6-7 From the ESV Study Bible: “The opening line of v. 17 (What is man, that you make so much of him) echoes the thought of Ps. 8:4 (“what is man that you are mindful of him”). However, where … Continue reading
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quality that lasts
1 Kings 7 Solomon’s building projects were works of art. He took all the time he needed to get the work done right. He employed the best help there was to employ. He used the best materials, so that what … Continue reading
transition
2 Samuel 15:13-16:14 Due to the rebellion of his son Absalom, David finds himself in transition after years of ruling Israel. He must flee Jerusalem, some friends going with him, and others staying behind to communicate to him later. This … Continue reading
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almost right
2 Samuel 5 David reigned in Hebron over Judah for 7 1/2 years before he was finally accepted as king over all Israel. It took time for the people to accept David as king because they had been loyal to … Continue reading
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