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Category Archives: trust
no matter what
Joel 1 Are we willing to listen to the LORD, even when his good news is preceded by bad news? Joel predicted a series of horrible disasters that would disrupt the society and devastate the people. Yet, this too was … Continue reading
silent partner
Psalm 142 A person is only as strong as the partners by his side. Yet, there are some times when we look at our side and see no one who can help. That’s when we have to trust the silent … Continue reading
trust or torment
Isaiah 50 Isaiah’s readers were tempted to blame God for all the wrong that they had experienced. Isaiah defended the LORD by reminding his people that God was not the author of their pain. It was the result of the … Continue reading
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trust in sproutless days
Psalm 126 The LORD is the one who restores. The imagery is that of harvest joy even though the planting was done in sorrow. Much of our lives we will have to be doing the right thing, not knowing whether … Continue reading
my help
Psalm 121 I confess to you, brothers and sisters, that I am angry right now. Circumstances have come together to bring stress to me and my family, and I feel overwhelmed. My first response, when I read a psalm like … Continue reading
God’s solution
Isaiah 30:18-32:20 The prophet’s words to his people predict a disaster that will befall the land, destroying the power of Assyria, and showing that Egypt cannot be relied on for help either. After the disaster comes, peace will once again … Continue reading
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Tagged Isaiah 30, Isaiah 31, Isaiah 32
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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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silent before our accusers
Psalm 109 David’s recourse when unjustly accused was to turn to prayer, trusting God to right the wrong. He trusted the LORD to condemn those who wrongfully condemn him. Jesus did the same. He called on us to love our … Continue reading
false hope
Isaiah 19-20 It would have been embarrassing to see the great prophet walking around naked and barefoot for three years. The people probably thought that he had finally lost it – that he had gone utterly mad. All this time … Continue reading
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Tagged Isaiah 19, Isaiah 20
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grant us help
Psalm 108 A nation fully aware of their insufficiency pleads for God to grant them help against their foe. His greatness extends beyond their border, even above the heavens. With him they shall do valiantly, because it is he who … Continue reading
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