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The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures…(Psalm 23:2). Lie down Rest Now The verb here is makes. God makes David rest. God knows that, left to his own … Continue reading
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He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty (Psalm 91:1). Where do you live? Don’t worry, I’m not going to show up at your door—I’m being metphoricalish. You see, this … Continue reading
My heart is not proud, O Lord, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. But I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with its … Continue reading
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your soul. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light (Matthew 11:29-30). So here’s what … Continue reading
The theme for this week: Rest in Him. I think we can all use it. The Lord your God is with you; he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his … Continue reading
…those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint (Isaiah 40:31). I have, on occasion, taken Scripture verses … Continue reading
Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him (Job 13:15). Job was the poster boy for rough times. He was beaten up, knocked down, stepped on. He had more reason than any of us to think that God … Continue reading
…God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of Glory. (Colossians 1:27). I don’t understand how. I can’t fathom why. I just know what. And the … Continue reading
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure (Hebrews 6:19). Go with the flow. Drift with the tide. Float wherever the breeze may take you. Uh, no thanks. Ships that drift are not happy ships. … Continue reading
This week we focus on Hope, because… Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life (Proverbs 13:12). There’s a whole lot of sick hearts out there. We hope, we hunger, we long for … Continue reading