Psalm 65:4 – “Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.” David was one of the many Old Testament stalwarts who enjoyed a close relationship with God. While […]
2 Timothy 4:18 – “The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.” This verse is a portion of Paul’s letter to Timothy, whom he considered a dear son. Throughout the letter, we see Paul encouraging Timothy and […]
Psalm 1:3 – “And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” It’s common knowledge that trees need water to grow. A tree that doesn’t get enough water will soon shrivel […]
Isaiah 1:25 – “I will turn my hand upon thee, and surely purge away thy dross, and take away all thy sin.” In this scripture, God is angry because the leaders of his people were guilty of failing morally. God wants men who will loyally carry out his wishes. Therefore, He now considers Israel and […]
Psalm 136:23 – “Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever.” This scripture has the psalmist remember the enduring mercy of God in His ongoing deliverance and help. God gave the psalmist all that was needed so the Psalmist gives thanks to God. First, God created the world, oceans, skies, […]
1 Samuel 2:2 – “There is none holy as the Lord: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.” This scripture was Hannah’s prayer when she went to leave Samuel in the temple. Imagine the situation, Hannah didn’t have a child for many years and was constantly taunted by […]
Matthew 6:6 – “and when thou has shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.” In this scripture, we learn how to pray and conduct ourselves to store up treasures in Heaven, where moths, rust, or burglars don’t exist to appropriate […]
Psalm 103:5 – “who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagles.” God redeems us from the ‘Pit’. The Pit was the worst part of ‘Sheol’. The Jews believed this was a place where the dead people went. David believed that when God forgives us, He redeems us […]
Isaiah 32:18 – “My people shall dwell in a peaceful habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.” In this scripture, Isaiah and other prophets refer to the peaceful times and general security after their return from Babylon. Their homes would be safe places of harmony (calm and rest with no fear of […]
Psalm 71:3 – “Thou has given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress.” In this scripture, when David’s son drove him out of his dwelling place – the palace at Jerusalem, David went to God. We must remember to do the same as God’s children. ‘Dwelling place’ is defined as […]
