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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
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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
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 have gone to her, lost … 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
Hear my voice when I call, O Lord; be merciful to me and answer me (Psalm 27:7). You know what I like about David? He’s human. I mean, look at him. He just finished declaring that Almighty God will–not may, … Continue reading
Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord (Psalm 27:6). Sing Sing a song Sing out loud … Continue reading
For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock (Psalm 27:5). Trouble’s coming. I don’t know when or … Continue reading
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