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 →
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 →
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 →
Undeserving – yet Richly Blessed Genesis 32.1-12
What do we deserve? Jacob, having lived in Haran, in the land of his uncle Laban for 20 years, was directed by the Lord to return to the land of his fathers. He followed the Lord’s direction, encouraged by his wives who said, whatever God has said to you, do (Genesis 31.16). Without hesitation,... Continue Reading →
Seized by God’s Grace Genesis 19.1-26
Though Lot was a righteous man, he lived in the wicked city of Sodom and was compromised in his association with sinful men. He had become comfortably surrounded by sin. Abraham prayed for the Lord to spare Sodom if there ten righteous people remained. These could not be found; only Lot. Judgment was inevitable. When... Continue Reading →
My Morning Desk 