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Category Archives: trust
history of deliverance
Psalm 40 David’s prayer for rescue breaks out in worship because he has a long history of deliverance. He knows that the LORD’s deeds and thoughts toward his people are more than can be told. He begins by declaring that … Continue reading
relying on His greatness
2 Chronicles 13 Abijah and his army was greatly outnumbered. It was like a replay of his ancestor against Goliath. His enemies were the armies of Jeroboam. His tactics were to let the enemy know that the LORD was with … Continue reading
this thing is from me
2 Chronicles 11 God told Rehoboam not to engage in battle against his relatives because “this thing is from me.” The rebellion, the division, all of it was the working out of God’s ultimate plan. Often or tendency is to … Continue reading
war horse
Psalm 33 The title reflects that of a recent movie about a magnificent horse and how he became involved in a war. One key element in the movie was how valuable the horse became once war was declared. The psalmist … Continue reading
bring it on
Psalm 27 This is a song of a man, and a people, who have many reasons to fear. However, they have one great reason not to fear: their relationship with the LORD. The evildoers, adversaries, foes, armies, war, day of … Continue reading
our shield
Psalm 18 David’s song of gratitude from 2 Samuel 22 is now sung by his people, as they personally identify with the anointing, rescue and greatness of their king – all directly a result of God’s grace. As God is … Continue reading
work hard … and trust God
1 Chronicles 18-20 These chapters record David’s battles with and victories over the Syrians, Ammonites and Philistines during his reign as king of Israel. Times were not easy for the Israelites, but they did rise to the challenge. Joab’s instructions … Continue reading
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God’s will and his way
1 Chronicles 14 In each of the battles described in this chapter, the Philistines made a raid in the valley, and David responded by first praying for God’s will. In each case, God’s will was the same, but the means … Continue reading
the eyelid test
Psalm 11 David recalls times of danger, when he is warned to run to safety. But he does not run. He knows where his God is. He knows what the LORD is up to. God is testing him. Even though … Continue reading
good night’s sleep
Psalm 4 What is the secret to getting a good night’s sleep in spite of an abundance of problems and cares? For David, it was confidence in God. He knew that the LORD had set him apart as a grace … Continue reading
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Tagged Psalm 4
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