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
The last week of the year can be chock full of crazy. Perhaps we need to think a little about resting… Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you … Continue reading
He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes, or decide by what he hears with his ears, but with righteousness he will judge the needy, with justice he will give decisions for the poor of the earth. … Continue reading
The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him– the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord– and he will delight in the … Continue reading
A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit (Isaiah 11:1). A stump is dead. It’s kind of the epitome of dead. And yet, to quote Miracle Max, sometimes it’s “only … Continue reading
He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this. (Isaiah 9:7) Not through political activism. Not … Continue reading
Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. (Isaiah 9:7) I’m not really a fan of big government. More of a low taxes, leavemealoneandlletmelivemylifewithoutyouconstantlytellingmewhattodoandtryingtoprotectmefrommyself kind of guy. But His government? I’m all in. You know, … Continue reading
Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6) We know him by many names. Jesus Christ Alpha Omega Emmanuel I Am Lamb of God Prince of Peace Mighty God Light of the World The Bright Morning Star Wonderful Counselor The Amen Man of … Continue reading