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How good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down upon the collar of his robes. It is … Continue reading
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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
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