Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:2). Paul begins each of his epistles with these words. And always in this order. Grace and Peace Go ahead and check for yourself. … Continue reading
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Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons…(Philippians 1:1). I’m feeling a little Philippianial. Shall we? Much of this letter to the Church at Philippi is going to be … Continue reading
You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand (Psalm 16:11). You know where you’re going. You know who awaits you. What more … Continue reading
…nor will you let your Holy One see decay (Psalm 16:10b). So, is David talking about himself here, or is he talking about Jesus? Yes Does that help? As the anointed king, David was certainly the Holy One, set apart … Continue reading
…for you will not abandon me to the grave… (Psalm 16:10). Assuming Jesus does not return first, one day you will die. Your heart, lungs, synapses and phalanges will all cease to function, and you will slowly begin to decompose, … Continue reading
…my body will also rest secure (Psalm 16:9b). This is one of those lines that I can read in two ways. When I read this in the context of the preceding verses, I think of the here and now. Because … Continue reading
Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices (Psalm 16:9a). When was the last time you praised God outside of church? Sometimes it’s not easy. I mean, if you start singing at the top of your voice in strange … Continue reading
Therefore my heart is glad…(Psalm 16:9a). Your heart The seat of your emotions–those somewhat turbulent, seldomtobetrusted emotions. You know, it doesn’t have to be so complicated, Beloved. God is with you. Let your heart be glad. Go on…let it! Happy … Continue reading
I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken (Psalm 16:8). Remember the God is my co-pilot bumper stickers? It’s like that, only God is your copilot and God … Continue reading
I will praise the Lord, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me. (Psalm 16:7). Reason #4,398 to be glad I’m not God: I take naps. And when I’m napping, I am not thinking about you. Not trying … Continue reading