“‘Let it be known to you therefore, brothers, that through [Jesus] forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, and by him everyone who believes is freed from everything from which you could not be freed by the law of Moses. Beware, therefore, lest what is said in the Prophets should come about: “Look, you scoffers, […]
“At that time Joshua built an altar to the LORD, the God of Israel, on Mount Ebal, just as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded…And there, in the presence of the people of Israel, he wrote on the stones a copy of the law of Moses…And afterward he read all the words of […]
“Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” Proverbs 30:5 “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.” Psalm 18:30 Every word. Every word of the Lord proves true. As […]
“As [Jesus] said these things, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said to him, ‘Blessed is the womb that bore you, and the breasts at which you nursed!’ But he said, ‘Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!’” Luke 11:27-28 There is intentionality here, in following […]
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise, In God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?” Psalm 56:3-4 There is a phrase here that’s resonating for me this morning: In God, whose word I praise. Such a beautiful statement. And […]
“What shall I do with you, O Ephraim? What shall I do with you, O Judah? Your love is like the morning cloud, like the dew that goes early away.” Hosea 6:4 Lately, I’ve sensed such distraction in my times with the Lord. Without being able to solidly pinpoint why. Discouragement in one area, waiting […]
“And you do not have his word abiding in you, for you do not believe the one whom he has sent.” John 5:38 Our faith and discernment are directly affected by our abiding in the Word of God. We must seek to know His Scriptures, to study them, and above all to have them written […]
“And now, O Lord GOD, you are God, and your words are true, and you have promised this good thing to your servant.” 2 Samuel 7:28 I love this unequivocal statement David makes: “You are God, and your words are true.” No doubt. No question. The Lord God spoke, and David believed every word. He […]
“O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water…. My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me.” Psalm 63:1, 8 There is such intentionality here. Earnest seeking, desperate longing, and […]
“And the word of the LORD was rare in those days; there was no frequent vision.” 1 Samuel 3:1b At times in our lives, the word of the Lord can seem rare. We may not hear Him speak to our hearts, not feel His presence strongly, not receive evident guidance or revelation of who He […]
In Pleasant Places 