Gratefully Responding to Graceful Warnings “…may your mercy come quickly to meet us, for we are in desperate need.” Psalm 79:8 Through His grace He warns us: Scripture we read. People we talk to. Messages we hear. Nudges from the Holy Spirit. Music we worship to. When the Spirit is graceful enough to give warnings,…
Little R & R “Restore us, Oh God; make Your face shine upon us.” Psalm 80: 3,7,19 Revival restoration to life, consciousness, vigor, strength, etc. restoration to use, acceptance an awakening in a church or community Restore Return- shub (shoob) Turn back We can’t have a revival in our life until we return to God with our heart. Truth Tuesday Journal: What truth is God teaching you through Psalm…
A Holiday Hymn “Begin the music, strike the tambourine, play the melodious harp and lyre.” Psalm 81:2 “Take a psalm, and bring hither the timbrel, the pleasant harp with the psaltery.” KJV I will praise the name of God with song, And shall magnify Him with thanksgiving. Psalm 69:30 Let all who seek Thee rejoice and be glad in Thee; And let…
For Leaders and About Leaders God presides in the great assembly; He renders judgment among the “gods.” Psalm 82:1 Our application A warning to those who lead, don’t take leadership to gain power. All power and authority belongs to God. Our responsibility is to respect earthly authorities because they are God appointed. God holds leaders accountable…
Rejoice and Be Glad “But may all who seek You rejoice and be glad in you.” Psalm 70:4 Qualifiers Seek Baqash (baw-kash’) Search out – by any method, specifically in worship or prayer; by implication, to strive after ask, beg, beseech, desire, enquire, get, make inquisition, procure, (make) request, require, seek (for) Love salvation Aheb …
What Have I Become? “I have become like a portent to many, but you are my strong refuge.” Psalm 71:7 Is my hope in the things of this world or the Sovereign Lord? (V5) Does my confidence rest in me or God? (V5) Do I rely on a religion about God or a relationship with…