“And David arose and went with all the people who were with him from Baale-judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the name of the LORD of hosts who sits enthroned on the cherubim.” 2 Samuel 6:2 The narrator’s description in this verse strongly emphasizes the greatness of […]
“The LORD sits enthroned over the flood, the LORD sits enthroned as king forever. May the LORD give strength to his people! May the LORD bless his people with peace!” Psalm 29:10-11 The 29th psalm is my favorite. For several reasons. This morning I chose to read it simply because I wanted to; there was […]
“For God alone my soul waits in silence; from Him comes my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.” Psalm 62:1-2 For God alone. There is exclusivity here. He only is my rock, my salvation, my fortress. This security comes solely from God. From God […]
“But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days… And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the LORD, […]
In Pleasant Places 