Hiding in a cave, pursued by enemies and in danger of his life, David prayed. Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by (Psalm 57.1). Knowing there was... Continue Reading →
Present Trials Compared to Future Glory Romans 8.12-30
We each have problems; there are struggles we have to endure. We face difficulties and trials that can seem overwhelming; we fight temptations and do battle to resist sin. We suffer at varying levels. Some of our suffering comes from living in a body that is not meant to last, and we live with pain,... Continue Reading →
Vanity or Fulfillment; Despair or Contentment? Ecclesiastes 2.18-26
Solomon, having great wisdom, authority, and riches, recognized the vanity of all he had done; he saw that the time of earthly life is but a breath, a short time and then it is over. He didn’t bemoan life, but rather sought to understand the true value and purpose of the days the Lord gives.... Continue Reading →
God’s Sovereign Timing is Perfect Galatians 4.1-9
Just at the right time and in God’s sovereign design He sent His Son to save us. But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons (Galatians 4.4-5).... Continue Reading →
Trusting our Heavenly Father Isaiah 64.8
In recognizing the Lord’s mercy, Isaiah wrote: But now, O LORD, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand (Isaiah 64.8). The following hymn was based on this passage, written by Anne Steele in the 1700’s. In reading these words, may you... Continue Reading →
My Morning Desk 