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For he (God) chose us in him (Jesus) before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight (Ephesians 1:4). You are the chosen one. Well, maybe not the chosen one, but certainly a chosen one. … Continue reading
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Grace and Peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:2). Have you ever considered the relationship between the words graceand peace? Paul always puts them together. Look through his letters and you will see … Continue reading
Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord (Psalm 27:14). Maybe today Might be tomorrow A week from Tuesday, perhaps I can’t tell you when he will come to break what needs breaking and … Continue reading
I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living(Psalm 27:13). Someday, it will all be perfect. Someday, our Lord will return for us, and creation will be made right. … Continue reading
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
Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence (Psalm 27:12). You have an enemy. As it happens, he is The Enemy. Your enemy wants you to fail, … Continue reading
Teach me your way, O Lord; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors (Psalm 27:11). Sounds a little mercenary, if you ask me. Sounds like David wants to follow God in order to avoid getting smacked by … Continue reading
Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me (Psalm 27:10). You know, I just can’t imagine my mom turning me away. I can’t conceive of a situation in which I would go to her, lost and … Continue reading
Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, O God my Savior (Psalm 27:9). Because I know what I deserve. I … Continue reading
My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, Lord, I will seek (Psalm 27:8). It’s simple, really. Your heart knows. Be careful, Beloved. I don’t think David is talking about his emotions when he talks about his heart. … Continue reading