Taste and See

“Have a blest day,” says the world glibly. But only the believer knows the secret of having one.

“But You, O Lord, shall endure forever...But You are the same” (Ps 102:12, 27). Unceasing, unchanging God.

We can gather speed when we teach the next generation by sharing early what we learned late.

“Thou hast lifted me up, and cast me down” (Ps 102:10, KJV). We have our ups and downs—but the last one's UP!

The first section “relates to the king's heart and home, and the second to his court and city.” —W.G. Scroggie

“Make...serve...come...know...enter...praise...bless...” (Ps 100:1-4). Sounds like we'll be busy!

Though “high above all the peoples,” He came down to dwell “between the cherubim” (Ps 99:1-2).

One of the “marvelous things” God has done is to offer salvation to “the ends of the earth” (Ps 98:1, 3).

“Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord” (Ps 97:11-12).

“Sing to the Lord.” “Give to the Lord.” Worship the Lord.” Can you think of a better use of your time?

Circadian rhythm is the 24-hour internal clock of many creatures. Set yours by following verse 2!

Let's enjoy all the good things given to those who trust. And in return? Let's set our love on Him (Ps 91:14).

Some call the first verse of this psalm the believers 9-1-1 call. Safe in the secret place, under His shadow.

Isn't it remarkable? A man living first in a palace, then in a desert, has the same prayer requests you do!

The whole world awaits the restoration of the rightful Heir to the throne. Come, blessed King!

Here's a good plan: “With my mouth will I make known Your faithfulness to all generations” (Ps 89:1).

Imagine God providing a psalm for His people to sing when there isn't even one ray of light!

What is the city listed on your heavenly Birth Certificate? It will be Zion, the City of God.

Normally we get down to business, but there are many times we have to look in the other direction.

Here's a helpful adage: “Don't forget in the darkness what you have learned in the light.” —Joe Bayley

Our tears, sweetened by heaven's raindrops, cover the desert landscape with pools of comfort.

This song was to be accompanied “on an instrument of Gath.” Gath? Goliath's hometown? Really!

A common house plant, Tradescantia Zebrina, is called “The Wandering Jew.” Do you wonder why?

Jehovah (Yahweh) is referred to as the El above all elohim (Ps 95:3). But isn't there just one God?

The devil's lie is that God's commands impede our happiness; they are, in fact, His portals to blessing.

“The Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in His wings” (Mal 4:2). How they'll need that healing then!

“Beautiful in elevation, the joy of the whole earth, is Mount Zion…” (Ps 48:2). Not now, says Asaph!

Of course the Lord doesn't sleep or wake up—but there are times when He seems to spring into action.

“They said, ‘Can God prepare a table in the wilderness?'” (Ps 78:19). Oh yes He can! And He did!

After these miracles, they “tested” God by making Him prove His faithfulness all over again.

“A generation that did not set its heart aright, and whose spirit was not faithful to God” (Ps 78:8).

The road of life can be tough, but don't make it harder by exiting at Transgressor Way (Prov 13:15).

Life's only real tragedies are the ones from which we learn nothing. Stumbling stones can be stepping stones.

Parable means “to throw alongside,” where we use concrete examples to illuminate abstract truth.

When your present is unstable and your future unclear, take a quick visit to the past and remember.

Get ready for it! When Jesus returns to earth, He will be armed and dangerous (see Rev 19:11-16).

Things may seem to be topsy-turvy now, but all will be right in the end. God will make sure of it.

Learning to wait on a God for whom “one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day” (2 Pet 3:8).

The Bible's boring? Christ's escape from death makes possible our escape stories. And Israel's, too!

The battle in Judges 4 and 5, explains the psalmist, is a prototype of the great battle at Calvary!

“You will be like the wings of a dove covered with silver, and her feathers with yellow gold” (Ps 68:13).

Ready to do some riding? Here comes our Champion, calling us to join Him in His triumphal march.

“For every prophecy on the first coming of Christ, there are eight on Christ's second coming.” — G. Sweeting

“Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow: Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!” —T.O. Chisolm

“All I have needed Thy hand hath provided: Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!” —T.O. Chisolm

“You will be like the wings of a dove covered with silver, and her feathers with yellow gold” (Ps 68:13).

“This is true faith—a living confidence in the goodness of God.” —Martin Luther

“Assailed by scandal and the tongue of strife, Our only answer is the blameless life.” —Wm. Cowper

When your body argues that there's no good reason to continue, call on your spirit. It agrees with God.

What makes us “steadfast, immovable” (1 Cor 15:58)? Look back to the cross and ahead to the glory. 

Safe on the Rock, dwelling in His tabernacle, under His wings—mixed metaphors never sounded so good!