Category Archives: prayer

let me see

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 102 The psalmist feels his days passing away like smoke.  He is afraid that God is going to let him die in the midst of his life.  Yet, he knows that the LORD will live on eternally, so he … Continue reading →

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all the GOD we need

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 99 Three great men in Israel’s past are mentioned in this psalm: Moses, Aaron and Samuel.  These three are reminders that the LORD is holy and just, forgiving, but also holding his own accountable for their wrongdoings. LORD, we … Continue reading →

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well made plans

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Esther 6 Reading stories like this reminds us of two things about God. He is sovereign over the affairs of men, and he sometimes shows that sovereignty by orchestrating events which turn the plans of men upside down.  Those moments … Continue reading →

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already dead

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 88 The psalmist cries out to God regularly, and plans to keep doing so, but he is close to giving up hope.  He feels that God is not listening, as if he has already joined the dead in a … Continue reading →

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song in the night

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 77 One of the keys to success as a believer is a memory of God.  Trouble will come, and when it does, it is helpful to remember all the times that God has shown himself faithful.  Our testimony should … Continue reading →

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such a thing as this

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Ezra 7 Ezra finally shows up in the book with his name on it.  He thanks God for putting “such a thing as this” in the heart of king Artaxerxes.  Was it simply benevolence that God put on the king’s … Continue reading →

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do not delay

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 70 Perhaps the enemies have just discovered a weakness they think might just be the undoing of the faithful servant.  It seems like they have just discovered the angle that will lead them to finally bring God’s man down.  … Continue reading →

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getting it done

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Ezra 1 People attribute Cyrus’ decision to restore the holy cities beyond the Tigris river to good royal strategy – and it was.  But the writer of Ezra recognizes that the mastermind behind that good royal strategy is the LORD.  … Continue reading →

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fighting for the right reason

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 60 Why are we fighting our battles?  Is it for self-preservation?  Wrong answer.  We fight our battles because the territory we fight for belongs to our God.  He owns not only our own lives, but also the lives of … Continue reading →

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wild dogs

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 59 I heard their barking, and it was incessant.  I knew I could not get any sleep with this pack of wild dogs howling and growling and fighting outside my house all night long.  So, I decided to do … Continue reading →

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