Psalm 34:5 “They looked to Him and were radiant, and their faces were not ashamed.” The book of Psalms is the most popular portion of the Bible—for three reasons. First, it’s honest. The psalmists pour out their raw emotions: joy, sorrow, fear, anger, and praise. Second, it’s poetic and personal, filled with lyrics that resonate […]
Psalm 34:4 “I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.” None of us is exempt from trouble. Problems can wear us down, causing anxiety, lack of sleep, and even fear. Fear does not come from God and can paralyze us as we don’t know the end result. Think […]
Psalm 18:29 NKJV “By You I can run against a troop, by my God I can leap over a wall.” The psalmist’s bold declaration in this psalm comes from a heart that had experienced God’s enabling power firsthand. As a warrior-king who faced numerous physical and spiritual battles, David understood that seemingly insurmountable obstacles become […]
John 14:1 NKJV Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. Jesus knew His time had come to leave this world and go to the Father. He gave final instructions to prepare His disciples for His death and resurrection – events that would change their lives forever. Just as […]
Psalm 91:5-6 NKJV “You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day, nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday.” Psalm 91 talks about the safety and protection that’s available for those who abide in the presence […]
Psalms 119:73 Your hands have made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments. There is a stark difference between education and learning. While education is often a passive transfer of knowledge, learning is a self-driven activity. That’s why it’s easier to hear a sermon than to imbibe and live […]
“Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will stretch out Your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and Your right hand will save me.” Psalm 138:7 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever! (Hebrews 13:8). The same Jesus that saved King David from his many wars, […]
Psalm 84:5 Blessed is the man whose strength is in You, whose heart is set on pilgrimage. In contemporary times, we encounter many challenges that test our faith, strength, resilience and devotion. As His believers we too will have to drink from the cup that He drank from. But this is nothing that we should […]
Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. A young woman who grew up in a household filled with negativity and criticism towards her abilities was preparing to face the CEO of a company in an interview. Despite her past experiences and doubts, she held onto the belief that although […]
Psalm 40:1-2 “I waited patiently for the LORD; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay, And set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps” We have all heard this saying that patience is a virtue. But how […]
