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Category Archives: trust
destruction from the Almighty
Isaiah 13-14 The day of the LORD will come for the powerful and oppressive Assyrians and Babylonians. It will mean their destruction. The king of Babylon thinks that he will arise to the heights of heaven (14:13). In reality, Sheol … Continue reading
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a calm and quiet soul
Psalm 131 I have a busy day today. There are lots of things that I could be worrying about — lots of things that I could be occupying myself with. But here I stand. I wait on God to … Continue reading
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the LORD, who is hiding his face
Isaiah 7-8 In times of spiritual darkness, lost people either dread or trust in political means, or are “drawn into occult gibberish” (ESV study bible). Isaiah calls on the remnant to stay true to the LORD, even when he seems … Continue reading
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the ear planter hears, the eye former sees
Psalm 94 The psalmist cries out for the God of vengeance to wipe out his enemies, who wantonly attack and destroy his people and claim that God does not hear or see them. God planted the ear. He can hear. … Continue reading
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mightier than the waves
Psalm 93 The LORD is king of the universe. He reigns, and his reign is a majestic one that will last for eternity. The trouble we encounter often tempt us to forget who he is. Troubles will come like a … Continue reading
two wrongs
Esther 1 This story explains how the vacancy in the Persian royal family came about. Readers today can be tempted to take sides in the dispute between the king and queen, but the truth is that they were both probably … Continue reading
secret strike
Psalm 64 If you have ever been in a place where you fear some secret invasion, or an attack from some unseen enemy, you can appreciate the imagery here. The enemy has found a place to hide and pounce when … Continue reading
sustaining grace
Psalm 62 This psalm celebrates the security that believers have in the LORD. That security is not found in any other. A man – even a good man – cannot be trusted the way God can be trusted. The LORD … 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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