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Category Archives: praise
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
when the task is done
Nehemiah 12:27-47 When they celebrated the dedication of the newly rebuilt wall in Jerusalem, all the leaders were there, and they formed two processions, each headed by a large choir for singing praises. Instead of sitting around congratulating each other … Continue reading
for the birds
Psalm 84 I used to always think of this psalm when attending Maranatha Bible Church in Cagayan de Oro city, Philippines. The large building had steel bars on some of its upper windows and its walls, which freely let in … Continue reading
surprise!
Ezra 6 King Darius of the Medo-Persian empire now issues an even stronger edict to ensure that the remnant of Israel is helped and the temple is reconstructed. They celebrated because “the LORD had made them joyful and had turned … Continue reading
eternal abundance
1 Chronicles 29:1-22 Freewill giving toward the temple construction was a privilege. Seeing how much had been given, both the king and the people burst forth in praise. It was a testimony of the power and presence of the LORD … Continue reading
praise and prediction
Psalm 8 David reflects on the glory of God manifested in his own life and leadership. He thinks about his songs of worship, and praises God that he has used the words of a mere babe and infant to still … Continue reading
the living stone
1 Peter 2:4-10. Peter encouraged the Christians reading his words by comparing them with those who had opportunity to accept Christ, but had rejected him. They had a temple made with dead stones. Christ is the living stone, rejected by … Continue reading
to the praise of his glorious grace
Ephesians 1. The hope of a slave, living in Ephesus in the first century was that he might somehow win his redemption and become part of the great and powerful society in which he was a mere servant. A significant … Continue reading
the foolishness of God
1 Corinthians 1:18-31. The human mind is capable of astonishing leaps of insight, connecting the dots of thought and idea in a way that makes sense of an altogether complex world. But the unaided human mind stops and opens its … Continue reading
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from silence to shouting
Psalm 32. This psalm is the story of a sinner who is under the conviction of the Holy Spirit. The urge to confess is so strong, and the knowledge of his separation from God’s will so acute that he groans … Continue reading
Posted in confession, forgiveness, grace, joy, praise, relationship with God, repentance
Tagged Psalm 32
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