“And they took in their hands some of the fruit of the land and brought it down to us…and said, ‘It is a good land that the LORD our God is giving us.’ Yet you would not go up…And you murmured in your tents and said, ‘Because the LORD hated us he has brought us […]
“And the LORD said to Moses, ‘Tell Aaron your brother not to come at any time into the Holy Place inside the veil, before the mercy seat that is on the ark [of the covenant], so that he may not die. For I will appear in the cloud over the mercy seat. But in this […]
“But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God. I trust in the steadfast love of God forever and ever. I will thank You forever, because You have done it. I will wait for Your name, for it is good, in the presence of the godly.” Psalm 52:8-9 There is a […]
“[Jesus] said, ‘Come.’ So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, ‘Lord, save me.’ Jesus immediately reached out His hand and took hold of him, saying to him, ‘O you of […]
“and in His name the Gentiles will hope.” Matthew 12:21 This morning I find myself battling a lot of self-doubt, nervousness, fear, and a sense of defeat. Even with my prayers up to this point, I only feel some alleviation, not a full breaking through. But reading this verse, something starts to resonate. …What am […]
“Those who look to Him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed.” Psalm 34:5 Radiant. With the joy of Christ in us which comes from abiding in Him and in His love, a joy that is full beyond any other. (John 15:1-11) With peace knowing that He who is in us is greater […]
“Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle… For the cloud of the LORD was on the tabernacle by day, and fire was in it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel throughout all their journeys.” Exodus 40:34, 38 Reading this account, […]
“This God – his way is perfect; the word of the LORD proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him. For who is God, but the LORD? And who is a rock, except our God?” Psalm 18:30-31 Recently I had a big struggle with faith. It just seemed like […]
“The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him. But with an overflowing flood he will make a complete end of the adversaries, and will pursue his enemies into darkness.” Nahum 1:7-8 So much is packed into these verses. The goodness and strength and faithfulness […]
“But the LORD is with me as a dread warrior; therefore my persecutors will stumble; they will not overcome me. They will be greatly shamed, for they will not succeed. Their eternal dishonor will never be forgotten.” Jeremiah 20:11 As I read over this verse, reflecting on Jeremiah’s firm confidence in the power of his […]
In Pleasant Places 