…for you will not abandon me to the grave… (Psalm 16:10). 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, seldomtobetrusted emotions. You know, it doesn’t have to be so complicated, Beloved. God is with you. Let your heart be glad. Go on…let it! Happy … 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 the 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
Lord, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance(Psalm 16:5-6). You know, there’s this thing about an … Continue reading
I will not pour out their libations of blood or take up their names on my lips (Psalm 16:4b). I’m going to assume that you’re not conducting pagan worship ceremonies in which you call out to demonic forces while pouring … Continue reading
The sorrows of those will increase who run after other gods (Psalm 16:4a). It’s fun to mess with my dog’s head. Easy, too I pick up one of her toys–any toy will do–and hold it out to her. She immediately … Continue reading
As for the saints who are in the land, they are the glorious ones in whom is all my delight (Psalm 16:3). There are so very many people who are so very much better at the whole God thing than … Continue reading