Category Archives: written on the Appalachian Trail

Psalms 3:5 I am lying down and sleeping; I will wake again because the LORD sustains me. With the knowledge that his enemies are multiplying all around him, the psalmist declares his trust in God’s faithfulness by lying down and … Continue reading →

Psalms 3:4 I cry aloud to the Yahveh, and he responds to me from his holy mountain. Selah. Sometimes it takes awhile before the LORD responds, but he responds. It is better to be found waiting on the Lord’s responds … Continue reading →

Psalms 3:3 But you, Yahveh, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head. The LORD provides protection (a shield), position (my glory), and encouragement (lifts the head). He does help, and his help … Continue reading →

Psalms 3:2 Many are saying about me, “There is no help for him in God.” Selah It is the psalmist’s enemies who are boasting that God is not providing the help he needs. That makes it a whole new conflict, … Continue reading →

Psalms 3:1 Yahveh, see how my enemies have multiplied! There are so many who attack me. Sometimes when we pray, we are merely whining to God. That is okay; he’s a big God. He can take it. We should not … Continue reading →

Psalms 2:12 Get things in order with the Son or he will be angry and you will be destroyed by your rebellion, because his anger may ignite at any moment. All who take refuge in him are fortunate. Many leaders … Continue reading →

Psalms 2:11 Serve Yahveh with fear and rejoice as you tremble. The psalmist is still instructing the leaders of the world to show discernment by admitting that God is sovereign over them and their nations. That nation is blessed when … Continue reading →

Psalms 2:10 Kings should show discernment now; judges of the land should take warning. It should be that way, but seldom is. Instead, the leaders keep making the same mistakes, and history keeps recording those same mistakes. Unless our plans … Continue reading →

Psalms 2:9 “You will break them with an iron scepter; you will smash them like pottery.” This verse describes the turmoil caused when a culture comes in contact with the gospel. The authority and wisdom of God’s word turns societies … Continue reading →

Psalms 2:8  “Ask of me, and I will give nations as your inheritance and ends of the earth as your possession. The Father gives the Son the right to ask for nations and people from all continents and cultures. How … Continue reading →