Psalm 98:5 Sing to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and the sound of a psalm. We can certainly take this verse literally. There is a deep beauty in singing to the Lord with an actual harp and the sound of a psalm. But today, let’s also look at this invitation symbolically. The […]
Psalm 121:8 The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in from this time forth, and even forevermore. Psalm 121 is known to be a traveler’s song. The Israelites sang it on the long road up to Jerusalem. A long way from home, exposed and on foot, they sang to remind themselves who […]
Job 23:10 He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold. Job had lost almost everything. His children, his wealth, and even his health were gone in a matter of days. His friends sat beside him, insisting that his suffering must be the result of some […]
Psalm 3:3 You, O Lord, are a shield for me, my glory and the One who lifts up my head. There was a night when David had nowhere left to run. His own son had seized the throne, and the hills around him echoed with enemies who jeered that even God had abandoned him. Yet, […]
Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Trusting God means believing in His nature and His character. Our God is powerful, mighty, faithful, and loving. When we believe in Him, we must have complete and unwavering faith that His power is more than sufficient to […]
Psalm 119:9 How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. Wisdom is understanding that we are not perfect and that we need God’s help to refine us. The moment we feel superior to someone else and place ourselves on higher moral ground, we start down the road of […]
Psalm 119:50 This is my comfort in my affliction, for Your word has given me life. What is our source of strength in times of trouble, anxiety, or confusion? The answer to this question reveals our perspective on life and defines our ultimate driving force. The Bible tells us that the Word of God is […]
Psalm 98:1 Oh, sing to the LORD a new song! For He has done marvelous things; His right hand and His holy arm have gained Him the victory. These beautiful words begin Psalm 98, a joyful song of praise to God for His salvation, righteousness, and power. The psalm calls all people and all creation […]
Isaiah 55:11 So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please. Isaiah 55 was written toward the end of the Babylonian exile, when the Persian Empire was preparing to conquer Babylon. God was about to deliver His people and […]
Deuteronomy 6:5 You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. As the Israelites stood at the edge of the Promised Land, Moses addressed a new generation after 40 years of wandering in the wilderness. He gave them final instructions for remaining faithful to […]
