Unchecked Reconciliation “But it is you, a man like myself, my companion, my close friend with whom I once enjoyed sweet fellowship as we walked with the throng at the house of God.” Psalm 55:13-14 ” Now David had been told, ‘Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.’ So David prayed, ‘O Lord,turn Ahithophel’s counsel into foolishness.’” 2 Samuel 15:31 “”So Joab…
By this… “By this I will know that God is for me.” Psalm 56:9b How did David survive the back stabbing, word twisting, and all the plots against Him? How can we survive the back stabbing, word twisting, and plots against us? David says, “By this…” Trust in what I know. Get to know God…
Until “I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.” Psalm 57:1b How long to stay in His refuge? Until I come up with a better plan. Until I seek my friend’s advice. Until I get tired of waiting. Until I seek revenge myself. Or Until the disaster has passed. What do we do…
Live for God Then at last everyone will say, “There truly is a reward for those who live for God; surely there is a God who judges justly here on earth.” Psalm 58:11 NLT John 15: 1-4 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every…
Justice in the Hand of the Just “Deliver me from my enemies, O God.” Psalm 59:1 We will not always understand the injustice we suffer or the world suffers. We can pray for God’s justice. We can ask God for justice when we are sure our heart is right with God. We can and should…
The Givens “You have rejected us, O God, and burst forth upon us- You have been angry – now restore us!” Psalm 60:1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpD9R3jLXWM Givens We never arrive to a place where trouble can’t find us. God will become angry with us. More Givens God’s discipline can look like rejection if not seen through the eyes…