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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
Category Archives: One-a-Day
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
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
One thing I ask of the Lord; this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him … Continue reading