When I felt secure, I said, “I will never be shaken.” Psalm 30:6 For whatever reason David tripped into a pit of pride—found his security in the success and fortune he enjoyed. God is anger by pride. When we call to God for mercy, confessing our sin, He heals us and lifts us out of…
The Voice of the Lord “The voice of the Lord…” Psalm 29:3 Ascribe To credit or assign, as to a cause or source; attribute; impute To attribute or think of as belonging, as a quality or characteristic Majestic Regal, lofty, or stately dignity; imposing character; grandeur: majesty of bearing Supreme greatness or authority; sovereignty Is…
Something Happens in Prayer “To you I call, O Lord my Rock…” Psalm 28:1a When I am not just going through the motions, something happens in prayer. David Asked God to pay attention to his prayer (V1-2a) Postured himself for prayer (V2b) Made his petitions known (V3) Turned the results over to God (4) Confidently…
Talking Truths for the Edge of the Ledge “I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.” Psalm 27:13 I want to see the goodness of the LORD in the living, don’t you? Sometimes the “badness” of the world hides the goodness of the Lord. The indecent, backstabbing, dishonest actions,…
Asking for Vindication “Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.” Psalm 26:1 Do I have the right to ask God for vindication? Not until I walk continually in truth. “…and I walk continually in your truth.” Psalm 26:3 Walk to go,…
Fear More “Who, then, is the man that fears the Lord?” Psalm 25:12 God will Direct Prosper Confide Fear– Yare’ (yaw-ray’) reverent How do we fear more? Walk in obedience-obedience is more than just not sinning Walk away from temptation-things that would disappointment Him Walk in His ways even when they contradict our ways Fear the…