Ironically, the Israelites were not satisfied with God; they were not content with what He had done and given to them; they were not confident of His continued leadership in their lives. They wanted a king; they wanted something different, believing that would bring greater satisfaction and hope for their future. Samuel sought to... Continue Reading →
Psalm 86.1-17
The specific situation which prompted David to write this Psalm is not known. However, from the text it is clear that he was facing difficulty and oppression from others as he requested specific help from the Lord. It is also clear he was not hopeless, as he continually came back to worship the Lord... Continue Reading →
Psalm 73.1-26
From the psalmist’s perspective, the wicked prospered and the righteous suffered. It didn’t make sense. As God’s people, they expected to be the one’s prospering while the wicked struggled. But it was different; the wicked had mocked the righteous as they questioned the true presence of Israel’s God. “But when I thought to understand... Continue Reading →
Psalm 46.1-11
Struggling; tired; feeling all alone; lacking energy; overwhelmed with life; anxious; depressed; filled with fear. These words often describe the believer facing varying situations in life and dealing with the heaviness of emotions. The sons of Korah likely understood these same things as they wrote Psalm 46. Their trust in the Lord was secure,... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 4.1-13
The Word of God is unlike any other book. “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart” (Hebrews 4.12). There is none that can compare... Continue Reading →
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