Psalms 119:105- “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet,and a light unto my path.” The book of Psalms is filled with the songs and prayers offered to God by the nation of Israel. Their expressions of praise, faith, sorrow, and frustration cover the range of human emotions. Some of the Psalms dwell on the […]
James 1:5 -“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” Moses was a person mentioned in the Bible who had a lot of knowledge. Yet, he depended on God for his every step. Solomon was a wise man because this […]
Psalm 100:4-5 – “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.” These well-known verses remind us that we ought to enter God’s presence with praise and thanksgiving. But there are times […]
Proverbs 21:31 – “The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord.” A battle horse is a powerful animal. It would have to be the best in its breed and trained from a very age for warfare. These horses would go through rigorous training, so they aren’t spooked easily […]
Psalm 30:5 – “For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.” We have all been through trying times when only sorrow and pain abound. There doesn’t seem to be an end to all the suffering; no light to be seen […]
Joshua 1:9 – “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Today’s verse emphasizes God’s words to Joshua when the mantle of leadership fell on his shoulders after Moses’ death. One can only imagine the myriad thoughts […]
2 Chronicles 30:27 – “The priests and the Levites stood to bless the people, and God heard them, for their prayer reached heaven, his holy dwelling place.” This verse in the Old Testament reiterates something we often take for granted – prayer. The priests and Levites prayed on behalf of the people, and their prayer reached […]
Psalm 94:18 – “When I said, ‘My foot is slipping,’ your unfailing love, Lord, supported me.” Ever had to walk down a muddy, slippery path with a shoe that had no grip? It’s nearly impossible to take proper steps without slipping and sliding along every few minutes. That’s probably the reason trekkers wear sturdy boots and […]
Lamentations 3:22-23 – “It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” We often end a Sunday, energized and invigorated, ready for whatever the week ahead might hold. We’ve had our weekend break, and refreshed ourselves – physically, emotionally and […]
Proverbs 11:25 – The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. Do you need refreshing today? So many people go around overwhelmed, tired, worn down, barely getting by. But that’s not God’s best. He wants us to prosper. He wants us to be refreshed. Here’s the key: […]
