“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” Genesis 1:27 There is some debate surrounding what exactly it means that man was created in God’s image. But regardless of the specifics, it’s clear that there was intent in how man was […]
“Then he led out his people like sheep and guided them in the wilderness like a flock. He led them in safety, so that they were not afraid, but the sea overwhelmed their enemies.” Psalm 77:52-53 Our God leads us in safety, our Good Shepherd who laid down His life for His sheep, so that […]
“I cry aloud to God, aloud to God, and he will hear me.” Psalm 77:1 This is such a powerful opening statement. As the psalm unfolds, you can hear the desperation felt by the writer, how deeply troubled he is. Yet he begins with a declaration of his faith that as he cries aloud to […]
“Your right hand, O LORD, glorious in power; your right hand, O LORD, shatters the enemy…The enemy said, ‘I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil, my desire shall have its fill of them. I will draw my sword; my hand shall destroy them.’ You blew with your wind; the sea covered […]
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness […]
“The beloved of the LORD dwells in safety. The High God surrounds him all day long, and dwells between his shoulders.” Deuteronomy 33:12 This is such a beautiful picture of our reality as the beloved of the Most High God. When we are forgiven of our sin and reconciled through the sacrifice of Christ, our […]
“He has made everything beautiful in its time” Ecclesiastes 3:11a “The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season. You open your hand; you satisfy the desire of every living thing.” Psalm 145:15-16 “The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever. […]
“Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the LORD of hosts, if I will not open the window of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need…Then all nations will call […]
“Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you. Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands” Isaiah 49:15-16 This morning I found myself a bit short on time. I still was able to spend a few moments in Scripture and prayer, but it’s difficult to have limited time with God…to […]
“It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Deuteronomy 31:8 My Lord goes before me, preparing my way. When He opens a door, no one can shut it. And when He shuts a door, no one […]
In Pleasant Places 