For the next several Psalms we are going to read David’s lament over suffering at the hands of evil men. It is a great thing that the people of God would learn to excel (by the power of the Holy Spirit) at glorifying God through their suffering. There is much room for us to grow in the way of “entrusting our souls to a faithful Creator while doing good”…especially in times of suffering. We are living in a time where it would seem that there are plentiful opportunities for the people of God to re...
Jun 26, 2022•44 min
In Psalm 57, as David runs and hides from Saul, he acknowledges that his only refuge is in God Most High. Knowing that to be true his repeated refrain is “Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth!” In Psalm 58, David describes one way the LORD God’s glory is displayed on earth. The God who judges the earth, the One who makes all things right, will receive blessing, honor and glory forever and ever. The bad news is that we live in an unjust world with lying, unju...
Jun 19, 2022•45 min
The more you read the scriptures, meditate on the Psalms, and become familiar with the story of David the more you realize that his battle with Goliath was hardly the defining reality of his life especially in his own eyes. Over and over again in the Psalms you don’t read about the man who ran into the battle with a sling shot and five stones, but rather a man who was constantly taking refuge in the Lord. Slaying giants doesn’t seem to be the theme of David’s life at all. Being overwhelmed by li...
Jun 12, 2022•38 min
Psalm 56 picks up where Psalm 55 leaves off - David bringing his frustration and complaint before the Lord. David knows that God is the only one who can deliver him from the trouble he faces everywhere he goes. Oftentimes, we don't know what to do with Psalms like these - Psalms of Imprecation and Lament, and because of our misunderstanding of what God is inviting us into through these particular Psalms, our view of God and our view of ourselves suffers. Since these types of Psalms can be repeti...
Jun 05, 2022•44 min
There seems to be a need to look more closely at this idea of the heart being deceitful above all things, and desperately sick. Read and quoted by itself it comes across like a warning…a warning that says that our hearts are never to be trusted. If Proverbs is true, in that from our hearts flow the wellspring of life, then a rejection of our hearts actually becomes the source of more destruction and not less. As you get closer to the text here in Jeremiah you begin to realize that this is actual...
May 29, 2022•42 min
Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. It is truly a blessing to trust in the Lord, but it is even greater so if the Lord, Himself is the entire reason for our trust. It is not good news simply that God is good and generous and capable of pouring out blessing upon those who trust Him. It is good news that our God has actually pledged His faithfulness toward us in such a way that we would truly be His people and that He would truly be our God. The life we live by fait...
May 22, 2022•42 min
By the grace of God something was instilled in us that has made us hyper vigilant towards finding a savior. The curse is that we continue to seek that in the trust of men which usually, eventually results in self isolating self reliance. This truly is a curse. This is also why it was profoundly relevant for Jesus to describe His yoke as easy and His burden as light. Anyone who has trusted in their own strength for any length of time knows deeply how ruthless the yoke is and how heavy the burden ...
May 15, 2022•43 min
We will see the trustworthiness of the anger of God over sin and its destruction. Somewhere in here there might just be an invitation to join the Lord in a Spirit-filled righteous anger that lends itself toward redemption.
May 08, 2022•53 min
The peace Jesus gives and the power the Holy Spirit is sent with are essential as we are sent out into the world.
May 01, 2022•44 min
The Psalmist was on to something he spoke of blessing for those who sought the Lord with their whole heart. This is less about intensity and more about truth. Sometimes the eyes of our hearts must be enlightened.
Apr 24, 2022•42 min
In the fulness of time it only makes sense that the Author of this story would include another garden.
Apr 17, 2022•32 min
Christ made the true Preparation for the True Sabbath.
Apr 10, 2022•44 min
The world looks different from up there.
Apr 03, 2022•45 min
When all the world sees is chains and bondage Jesus is putting the wisdom of the world to shame and showing His people the way to true freedom.
Mar 27, 2022•46 min
The humanity of Jesus is sometimes lost on us. But in it we find a glorious High Priest who sympathizes with us and loves us.
Mar 20, 2022•44 min
In the dysfunction of what is taking place we realize that there is real life brokenness that could take a completely innocent human and condemn them to death. All the while the One person who should be anxious seems to be walking in a strange peace.
Mar 13, 2022•45 min
What Peter’s denial of Jesus teaches us about a disciple’s road to bitter sorrow.
Mar 06, 2022•43 min
God uses the power of the darkness to destroy the darkness. The darkness can do nothing but shadow the true Redeemer.
Feb 27, 2022•43 min
After drinking the passover cup with his disciples for the last time until kingdom come, another cup remains in front of Jesus.
Feb 20, 2022•41 min
To men preoccupied by what seat in the Kingdom they will fill, Jesus invites them to a war-time reality that has come upon them. Jesus is inviting them, as friends, to become men in their faith.
Feb 13, 2022•38 min
Because all flesh is like grass and faith is more precious than gold Jesus uses satan in His school of discipleship.
Feb 06, 2022•42 min
Jesus disciples the hearts of these young men towards true greatness fueling their longings with promises that only God, Himself could keep.
Jan 30, 2022•42 min
The plot to kill Jesus begins to actually gain traction and is looking more inevitable and bleak-however, it is God’s plan from eternity past to save a people for himself and it culminates in the person and work of the final Passover Lamb-Jesus Christ.
Jan 23, 2022•45 min
Your Kingdom come Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. We can know God.
Jan 16, 2022•42 min
To the disciples who, to some degree, are hoping in dates and times and plans and strategies, are given a vision for a Jesus far better than all of that.
Jan 09, 2022•45 min
Jesus answers the questions of the disciples regarding the destruction of the temple because their incorrect presuppositions might lead to being deceived.
Jan 02, 2022•39 min
The unconditional love of God is the greatest love ever known. Yet, we have trouble looking to it, resting in it, and operating out of it. The prideful heart will never be able to truly abide in the steadfast love of the Lord.
Dec 19, 2021•47 min
The unconditional love of God is the greatest love ever known. Yet, we have trouble looking to it, resting in it, and operating out of it. The prideful heart will never be able to truly abide in the steadfast love of the Lord.
Dec 12, 2021•42 min
As we continue into the season of Advent, let us be reminded that it is only the Consolation of Israel-Jesus, that can bear the weight of our Ultimate expectations. When our lesser expectations are framed around the person and work of Jesus, we can then, begin to truly enjoy this season for what it was meant to be.
Dec 05, 2021•47 min
The prophets weren't asking whether or not God would fulfill His promises. They were searching and inquiring to know when they would come to pass. And in God's promise of Advent, that the Messiah would come, His faithfulness was proven to us in the greatest way of all.
Nov 28, 2021•43 min
