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The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want (Psalm 23:1). I originally heard this Psalm in the King James, which reads I shall not want. The difficulty with that translation is that I want. A lot Time … Continue reading
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Psalm Break! The Lord is my shepherd… (Psalm 23:1). Psalm 23 One of the most memed passages in the Bible. I’ve seen it quoted on bumper stickers, wall plaques, desk calendars, Christian bookstore Jesus pictures– even a tattoo. What could … Continue reading
You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand (Psalm 16:11). You know where you’re going. You know who awaits you. What more … Continue reading
…nor will you let your Holy One see decay (Psalm 16:10b). So, is David talking about himself here, or is he talking about Jesus? Yes Does that help? As the anointed king, David was certainly the Holy One, set apart … Continue reading
…for you will not abandon me to the grave… (Psalm 16:10a). Assuming Jesus does not return first, one day you will die. Your heart, lungs, synapses and phalanges will all cease to function, and you will slowly begin to decompose, … Continue reading
…my body will also rest secure (Psalm 16:9b). This is one of those lines that I can read in two ways. When I read this in the context of the preceding verses, I think of the here and now. Because … Continue reading
Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices (Psalm 16:9a). When was the last time you praised God outside of church? Sometimes it’s not easy. I mean, if you start singing at the top of your voice in strange … Continue reading
Therefore my heart is glad…(Psalm 16:9a). Your heart The seat of your emotions–those somewhat turbulent, often troublesome, seldomtobetrusted emotions. Your heart, that can be so frail and so fickle and so foolish. So weak, so wicked Sorry, I’m out of … Continue reading
I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken (Psalm 16:8). Remember those “God is my co-pilot” bumper stickers? It’s like that, only God is your copilot and God … Continue reading
I will praise the Lord, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me. (Psalm 16:7). Reason #4,398 to be glad I’m not God: I take naps. And when I’m napping, I am not thinking about you. Not trying … Continue reading