Glimpsing God

Scripture Text: Psalm 99:1-9

You may worship him in Zion or by the pillar of the camp or at his footstool or on the holy mountain or on the Mercy Seat itself!

The Further Shore

Scripture Text: Psalm 51:1-12

It is God himself who provides that further shore of salvation. Indeed, he is the shore. You must rise up and go!

On the Run

Scripture Text: Psalm 4:1-8

David was called to be the king of Israel yet was consigned to the wilderness instead of a palace, running from the present king and the whole army.

The Right Focus

Scripture Text: Psalm 85:8-13

He was convinced that he was no good because he could not keep the commandments of God perfectly. He did well most days but then fell down sometimes.

Prudence

Psalm 32:1-11 From the Reformer David, after enduring long and dreadful torments, when God was severely trying him, by showing him the tokens of his wrath, having at length obtained favor, applies this evidence of the divine goodness for his own benefit, and the benefit of the whole Church, that from it he may teach himself and them what constitutes the chief point of salvation. All men must necessarily be either in miserable ...

A Fortune of Joy

Scripture Text: Psalm 126:1-6

The local bank began offering 5% interest on checking accounts. Many certificates of deposit do not offer that much. You would have to be crazy not to switch to a bank that offered such earning potential on a checking account.

Let Go

Scripture Text: Isaiah 43:16-21

You are a sinner, besieged with temptation. The weight of it worries you. Perhaps, you wonder, it is not well with your soul. Let go of it; give it to God. Take a breath; calm down and pray.