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April 12, 2025Today's Reading: Introit for Palm Sunday - Psalm 24:7-10; antiphon: Psalm 118:26Daily Lectionary: Exodus 7:1-25; Mark 16:1-20Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. (Psalm 24:7) In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Have you ever taken the time to notice the posture of someone who is struggling with death? As we mourn the loss of loved ones, friends, parents, grandparents, we have a tendency to bow our heads. We might bow our heads in reverence of the life lost, from utter despair, perhaps even from guilt and shame over unresolved conflict. It is not uncommon for this to happen. In His human nature, before He breathed His last and gave up His spirit, even our Lord bowed His head.  But the reading today, which is the Introit for tomorrow, Palm Sunday, turns the posture of death on its head! Although we bow our heads and mourn, especially this next week, as we remember that it was for our sins that our Lord went to the cross, the Psalmist David tells us to do the opposite! He says to us, “Lift up your heads…” (Psalm 24:7). Lift up your heads, for “Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he” (Zechariah 9:9).    We must fix our focus outside of ourselves to see what happens. If, in our grief and shame, we look solely to ourselves for strength and comfort, we will be lost forever. Rather, strength, comfort, and salvation happen extra nos, that is, outside ourselves. In Christ, who has been lifted up for us on the cross of Calvary, death has been turned to life for His Children! Even our Lord, as He journeyed closer to His death, continued to lift His eyes to heaven! At the beginning of His high priestly prayer in John 17, it is written, “When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, ‘Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you.'” (John 17:1)    In my church, we have the tradition that our midweek Lenten services always end with the same hymn, Abide with Me. The final stanza of that hymn will be the last thing we hear on Good Friday.  We will sing: Hold, Thou, Thy cross before my closing eyes;Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies.Heav'n's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee;In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.  What are we praying for in this stanza? We are praying that our Father would lift up our eyes, point them to the heavens, that we would see the Lord coming to us now, in the hour of our death, and on the Last Day. For in Him, the Lord of Life, we have our Salvation.  In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Hold, Thou, Thy cross before my closing eyes; Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies. Heav'n's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee; In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. (LSB 878:6)-Rev. Timothy Chase, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Truman, MN.Audio Reflections Speaker: Rev. Harrison Goodman, Executive Director of Mission and TheologyVisit the timeless rhythms of the Christian life with award-winning author Harold L. Senkbeil. As he addresses the concerns and pressures of the world today, you'll discover that even while the world is dying, Christ's death brings about life. True life. One that He offers to you. Order Now!

April 7, 2025Today's Reading: Isaiah 43:16-21Daily Lectionary: Exodus 2:1-22; Mark 14:32-52“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing;” (Isaiah 43:18-19a) In the name of + Jesus. Amen. Perhaps our Lord misspoke when divinely inspiring Isaiah to write the words set forth for us in today's reading. At best, it seems like the Lord God is contradicting Himself a bit with these words. Are we sure that God meant it when He said, “Remember not the former things?” Are we sure He wants us to forget what we have done? After all, this is the very God who knows all, makes all, directs all, and is all the omnis from Luther's Small Catechism.     How can THAT God tell us we should forget the past? Does He? Remember this is the same God who told Moses on Mt. Sinai, “I the Lord your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and the fourth generation of those who hate me” (Exodus 20:5). Does the God who visits iniquity really forget what you have done?    So, what is God trying to tell us? First, take note of His words in Exodus 20. Remember, and do not forget, that He is the Judge of the living and the dead. Meaning He remembers iniquity. Here, though, He is clearly talking to those who are lost in their sin, who see no need for repentance, and who have followed the ways of their forefathers.  But He confidently calls us, who are called according to His purpose. We who are sanctified, redeemed, and marked to “Remember not the former things.”  Forget the past! Why? Because, as He says through the prophet Isaiah, “Behold, I am doing a new thing” (Isaiah 43:10a). You are the new thing! He is making you into His new creation. He does so once at your Baptism and daily through confession and Absolution. Our Lord forgets the past. That is what the Psalmist David tells us. Remember what David did and the forgiveness and cleansing that he needed? After that, he wrote these familiar words: “As far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us” (Psalm 103:12). Forget the past! Our Lord does! Kill the Old Man. Deny him every single day. And, by the grace of God, live in righteousness and purity forever in His presence.     In the name of + Jesus. Amen. Lord, on You I cast my burden— Sink it in the deepest sea! Let me know Your gracious pardon, Cleanse me from iniquity. Let Your Spirit leave me never; Make me only Yours forever. (LSB 608:4)-Rev. Timothy Chase, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Truman, MN.Audio Reflections Speaker: Rev. Harrison Goodman, Executive Director of Mission and TheologyVisit the timeless rhythms of the Christian life with award-winning author Harold L. Senkbeil. As he addresses the concerns and pressures of the world today, you'll discover that even while the world is dying, Christ's death brings about life. True life. One that He offers to you. Order Now!

Life is full of problems, isn’t that the truth? How do we navigate challenging times by faith instead of fear? Pastor Greg Laurie answers that question Thursday on A NEW BEGINNING. Be listening for an encouraging study of Psalm 31 and what we can learn from the Psalmist David.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tracks of My Cheers #RTTBROS #Nightlight The Tracks of My Cheers Psalm 30:11 - "Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness." A decade past, darkness enveloped my soul like a thick blanket, anxiety and depression my constant companions. The tracks of my tears ran deep, carving valleys of sorrow in my heart. Yet as I pen these words on Thanksgiving Day, I marvel at God's faithfulness in revealing another set of tracks running parallel - the tracks of my cheers. Like the Psalmist David, who experienced both the depths of despair and heights of joy, I learned that life holds both simultaneously. In my darkest moments, when anxiety threatened to overwhelm, there were still glimmers of light - a friend's kind word, a moment of peace, a small victory. These were the tracks of my cheers, running alongside my tears. Through this journey, I came to understand what Solomon meant in Ecclesiastes 3:1, "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven." The seasons of sorrow taught me to recognize and cherish the seasons of joy. My testimony of overcoming became a beacon for others walking through their own valleys. This Thanksgiving, I give thanks not just for deliverance from depression, but for the wisdom gained in seeing both tracks - tears and cheers - as part of God's perfect plan. For in His divine providence, even our deepest sorrows can become stepping stones to hope. Prayer: Lord, we thank thee for thy perfect wisdom in weaving together both joy and sorrow in our lives. Help us to recognize thy hand in both the tracks of our tears and the tracks of our cheers. In Jesus' name, Amen. Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros

CD 1673 “Alone with an Awesome God”October 27, 2024 P.M.Being “alone” can be a good thing if we are “alone” for the right reasons and if we are “alone” in the spirit rather than “alone” in the flesh - the old man, the old carnal nature! The world and the devil will tell you to get “alone” with your thoughts - unsanctified thoughts are seeds for unsanctified feelings leading to unsanctified words which always produce unsanctified actions! We must make the conscious effort to get “Alone with an Awesome God” and let Him examine our thoughts, words and actions! Notice what the Psalmist said in faith because he understood his prayer time got him “Alone with an Awesome God”: *Psalms 55:17 (KJV) Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and HE shall hear my voice. Most Americans eat natural food 3 times a day.But we have a spiritual body just as real as our physical body and it must have spiritual food. Whatever part of our being we feed the most will no doubt be the strongest! When David wrote this Psalm he was going through the hardest trial to date in his life! He was surrounded by enemies even in his own house! He knew in prayer he was getting “Alone with an Awesome God”! Now turn to the Gospel of Matthew for our text this evening please:*Matthew 6:5-6 (KJV) And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.Note Jesus said “when thou prayest” - not if! “Prayer” is not an option and it's not just for a public setting! If we desire powerful prayers in public then we must develop “alone time in prayer with an awesome God”! Notice our God works publicly in our lives the way we seek Him privately in our devotions! With that truth being said, let's look once again to the teaching example of our Lord Jesus:*Luke 5:15-17 (KJV) But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities. 16 And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed. 17 And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them.Notice in verse 15 there was much need! But as great as the needs of the people there is one need greater! Jesus had to “ withdraw himself into the wilderness, and pray”! Remember God the Father rewards openly what is done first in secret - or being “Alone with an Awesome God”! Let's more at the life of our Lord and Savior please just after feeding the 5,000 men with 5 loaves and 2 fishes:*Read Matthew 14:20-23 (KJV) And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full. 21 And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children. 22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone”.Notice just as read about the Psalmist David in “the evening” our Lord was “Alone with an Awesome God”! He was enjoying a refreshing time with His Support the show

Praise and prayer go together hand in hand like the wings of an eagle. When you praise God and pray to God, you get answers to your prayers and you soar in the heavens. We have to be diligent in our praise; not doing it mechanically, but sincerely. Forget about yourself and lift up your hands acknowledging that it's all about Him. The Psalmist David exhorts, "Oh, bless our God, you peoples! And make the voice of His praise to be heard" (66:8, NKJV). We need to get excited about Jesus. In this message we're looking at seven (7) points showing why we should praise God:   1) Because God loves us and sent His Son to us. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life" (John 3:16, NKJV). This verse summarizes the Good News.  2) Because God sacrificed His Son for us (Romans 8:32). Again, the Psalmist exhorts, "Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, Whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy" (107:2,  NKJV). Let's tell the world about our redemption. "Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!" (107:8, 15, 21 and 32). 3) Why Praise God? " . . . His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue" (2 Peter 1:3, NKJV). We praise God for all the things He has given us.  4) Because God has blessed us with all Spiritual blessings in heavenly places (Ephesians 1:3). There's nothing better than what we've been blessed with. 5. Because the Scripture says that if we delight ourselves in the Lord in praise, He gives us the desires of our heart (Psalm 37:1-4). 6. Because God gives us a life more abundantly and protects us from those who want to steal, kill and destroy (John 10:10). And lastly, 7. Because we know we're upheld by God always (Isaiah 41:10). Join me as we explore in detail our need to praise God continually. Selah! Let me hear from you - Charles https://www.aboundinglove.org/ Subscribe and share with someone you love.

Wonderfully Made  #RTTBROS #nightlight Fearfully and Wonderfully Made "For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well." - Psalm 139:13-14 (KJV) In the quiet moments following the birth of a child, we are granted a glimpse into the divine miracle of life. The Psalmist David, in his profound wisdom, captures the awe-inspiring nature of our creation in Psalm 139. As we reflect on the arrival of a new life, we are reminded of the intricate handiwork of our Creator. From the very beginning, God's presence is evident in the formation of life. The phrase "thou hast covered me in my mother's womb" speaks to the tender care and protection God provides even before we take our first breath. It's a beautiful reminder that each life is purposefully crafted by the Master Artist. The Psalmist goes on to declare, "I am fearfully and wonderfully made." These words resonate deeply when we consider the complexity of the human body and the uniqueness of each individual. From the first cell division to the development of intricate organ systems, every stage of growth is a testament to God's marvelous works. As we hold a newborn, we can't help but marvel at the perfection of tiny fingers and toes, the softness of new skin, and the miracle of a beating heart. Each feature serves as a reminder of God's attention to detail and His infinite wisdom in design. Furthermore, the Psalm reminds us that God's knowledge of us is intimate and complete: "My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them." - Psalm 139:15-16 (KJV) This passage beautifully illustrates that God knows us completely, even before we are fully formed. He sees our potential, our purpose, and our path in life from the very beginning. As we welcome new life into the world, let us be reminded of the sacred nature of each person's existence. May we approach each day with gratitude for the gift of life and with reverence for the Creator who fashioned us so wonderfully. Let us pray: Heavenly Father, we thank You for the miracle of life and for the precious gift of children. Help us to see Your handiwork in every person we encounter and to treat each life with the respect and love it deserves. May we never lose our sense of awe at the wonder of Your creation. In Jesus' name, Amen. https://linktr.ee/rttbros Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros

God will save us if we make Him Lord of our life. He doesn't just save our soul from hell, but He also saves us from the despair living in this world often brings into our lives.  The Psalmist David said, “As for me, I will call upon God; and the Lord shall save me,” (Psalm 55:16).  Do you have the confidence in God to say, “As for me, I will call upon God; and the Lord shall save me?”  Do you know Him and His promises well enough to have the confidence to know when you call unto Him, He will show you great and mighty things that you don't know? (Jeremiah 33:3).  Is your relationship with Him in good standing, so He can hear you when you pray?    Do you need to do business with God before calling upon Him for your needs in order for Him to hear you?  If we give God His rightful place in our lives and we completely trust Him as Lord, we can rest assured that He will save us.  He will save us from our sins.  He will save us from our troubles, and He will save us from despair.  Join us in this podcast of Woman at the Well Ministries as Kim takes us on a journey through the scriptures, revealing the truth that God saves us. Kim-isms from today's podcast: "Christ doesn't circumvent life's situations, He pushes you through." “Some of us have not because we ask not, and some of us ask not because we don't trust in who Jesus is.” Scriptures Mentioned in this Episode Psalm 55:16 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+55%3A16&version=KJV  Jeremiah 33:3 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+33%3A3&version=KJV  Psalm 66:18 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+66%3A18&version=KJV  I John 1:9 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=I+John+1%3A9&version=KJV  II Corinthians 4:8-9 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=II+Corinthians+4%3A8-9&version=KJV  Isaiah 26:3 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+26%3A3&version=KJV  I Samuel 17:47 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=I+Samuel+17%3A47&version=KJV  Proverbs 3:5-7 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+3%3A5-7&version=KJV  Romans 8:37 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+8%3A37&version=KJV  Hebrews 13:5 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+13%3A5&version=KJV  I John 4:4 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=I+John+4%3A4&version=KJV  Matthew 11:28-30 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+11%3A28-30&version=KJV    Christ doesn't circumvent life's situations, He pushes you through.  Did you enjoy this podcast? Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts,  Spotify,  Google Podcasts,  YouTube, and Podbean. Check out Kim's latest book, Bible Bits: Fear Not. Do you want to bring Kim Miller to your church, upcoming retreat, or conference? Contact us! This podcast is brought to you by Woman at the Well Ministries and is supported by our faithful listeners. To support this podcast, please visit our support page. 

The Psalmist David declares that He desires the presence of God more than water in a dry weary land. David was at a place where He realized that God's presence was more precious to him than life because he realized that we are created to worship and honor our creator which is the giver of life!For more info about us, you can visit www.rlmacon.com or if you would like to support ministry by giving. You can visit www.rlmacon.com/give

We get strength from the Holy Spirit as born-again believers, because God inhabits the praises of His people (Psalm 22:3). We experience His strength through the joy of the LORD. In the book of Exodus we read about the deliverance of the children of Israel from the tyranny of Pharaoh. After God brought them through the Red Sea and drowned Pharaoh's armies, " . . . Moses and the children of Israel sang this song to the LORD, and spoke, saying: 'I will sing to the LORD, for He has triumphed gloriously! The horse and its rider He has thrown into the sea! The LORD is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation . . .'" (Exodus 15:1-2a, NKJV‬). The LORD gave them victory, not through their own strength, but through His strength. As they were victorious, Jesus was also victorious and through faith in His grace, we share in His victory -- His strength! In 1 Samuel 2:1-10, we read the words of Hannah, who had miraculously conceived. She praises the LORD as being her strength. Also the Psalmist David praises the LORD for being His strength: "‭God is my strength and power, and He makes my way perfect" (2 Samuel 22:33, NKJV‬). And the prophets and leaders of the Old Testament proclaimed how their strength came from the Holy Spirit who was with them. They were empowered by the Lord being present with them. But listen, we are even better off than they were: Jesus Christ told us: " . . . I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever -- the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you" (John 14:15-17, NKJV‬). Since the LORD strengthened all these heroes of faith in the Old Testament, how much more should we acknowledge the strength we receive through the Holy Spirit. God actually lives in us! In this message I use Old and New Testament verses to bring out this truth. Selah! Let me hear from you - Charles https://www.aboundinglove.org/ Subscribe and share with someone you love.

SWEET MELODIES | FUNKE OHAHUNA| BIBLE READING| PRAYERS| EXHORTATION Psalm 16:8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. To set the LORD always before me is; # to agree with the will of God, # be conscious of the nature of God in you # become more like God daily, # Come up to the level of God, # To resemble God in every sense/ area. Beloved, we are in times that only agree with the will of God, being conscious of the nature of God in us, yearning to become more like Christ daily, growing in our relationship and fellowship with God, and making all efforts to resemble God in every sense will aid us to stand the various deceptions and evil fashioned against to growth, edification & build-up of the body of Christ. Like the Psalmist David, who made it his responsibility to ALWAYS set the LORD before him and was never on the losing side in any battle; every believer in Christ must do the same in order to manifest as more than conquerors. Jesus has overcome this world, the Scripture says,  "These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world."John 16:33 Being conscious of the nature of God in us, - 1 John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. Come up to the level of God, become more like God daily 1 John 2:14 I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one. Always speaks of continuity, perpetuity, constantly, and regular (daily) sacrifice. Hence, the responsibility of setting the LORD always before us is not a joke. Eph 6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. For information, prayers, or counseling, kindly send an email via: chimdiohahunaministry@gmail.com To give/support the GRACELIFECOMI podcast today, kindly check our bio to know how to give your love offerings to the ministry. Listen to this Bible Study teaching in full now. Grace to you! Jesus is Lord. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gracelife-comi/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gracelife-comi/support

Everyone longs for a comforter in times of trouble. Not just words, but someone to come along beside us, and help carry the load with us, or at least to understand and sympathize with our trouble.--The great irony of the suffering and sacrifice of our Lord Jesus is this- in order to comfort us by saving us, it was necessary that Christ have no man to comfort Him---This was foretold by the Spirit of Christ to the Psalmist David in Psalm 69. There it was said of Christ, that He would suffer rebukes, and shame, and dishonor, and false accusations from wicked men. He would take upon Himself the sins of His people, and treat them as His very own, suffering for them in our place.--The Psalmist denounced those wicked men- -For they persecute him whom thou -God- hast smitten- and they talk to the grief of those whom thou -God- hast wounded.---The great composer George Frederic Handel, in his oratorio -Messiah,- put it this way---Thy rebuke hath broken His heart- -He is full of heaviness. -He looked for some to have pity on Him, -but there was no man, -neither found He any to comfort Him. -Behold, and see if there be any sorrow -like unto His sorrow.--It was, of course, God's rebuke, and God's strokes against Jesus. It was the reproach of our sins that fell on Jesus.--There was no man anywhere to comfort Him, because nobody understood the travail of Christ's soul that day.--No man could come along side Jesus, to help bear His heavy load.--In that crucial sense, the Lord Jesus was quite alone. There was no other human being who could understand what He was suffering, much less help Him endure it-

Everyone longs for a comforter in times of trouble. Not just words, but someone to come along beside us, and help carry the load with us, or at least to understand and sympathize with our trouble.--The great irony of the suffering and sacrifice of our Lord Jesus is this- in order to comfort us by saving us, it was necessary that Christ have no man to comfort Him---This was foretold by the Spirit of Christ to the Psalmist David in Psalm 69. There it was said of Christ, that He would suffer rebukes, and shame, and dishonor, and false accusations from wicked men. He would take upon Himself the sins of His people, and treat them as His very own, suffering for them in our place.--The Psalmist denounced those wicked men- -For they persecute him whom thou -God- hast smitten- and they talk to the grief of those whom thou -God- hast wounded.---The great composer George Frederic Handel, in his oratorio -Messiah,- put it this way---Thy rebuke hath broken His heart- -He is full of heaviness. -He looked for some to have pity on Him, -but there was no man, -neither found He any to comfort Him. -Behold, and see if there be any sorrow -like unto His sorrow.--It was, of course, God's rebuke, and God's strokes against Jesus. It was the reproach of our sins that fell on Jesus.--There was no man anywhere to comfort Him, because nobody understood the travail of Christ's soul that day.--No man could come along side Jesus, to help bear His heavy load.--In that crucial sense, the Lord Jesus was quite alone. There was no other human being who could understand what He was suffering, much less help Him endure it-

Everyone longs for a comforter in times of trouble. Not just words, but someone to come along beside us, and help carry the load with us, or at least to understand and sympathize with our trouble.The great irony of the suffering and sacrifice of our Lord Jesus is this: in order to comfort us by saving us, it was necessary that Christ have no man to comfort Him!This was foretold by the Spirit of Christ to the Psalmist David in Psalm 69. There it was said of Christ, that He would suffer rebukes, and shame, and dishonor, and false accusations from wicked men. He would take upon Himself the sins of His people, and treat them as His very own, suffering for them in our place.The Psalmist denounced those wicked men: "For they persecute him whom thou [God] hast smitten; and they talk to the grief of those whom thou [God] hast wounded."The great composer George Frederic Handel, in his oratorio "Messiah," put it this way:Thy rebuke hath broken His heart; He is full of heaviness. He looked for some to have pity on Him, but there was no man, neither found He any to comfort Him. Behold, and see if there be any sorrow like unto His sorrow.It was, of course, God's rebuke, and God's strokes against Jesus. It was the reproach of our sins that fell on Jesus.There was no man anywhere to comfort Him, because nobody understood the travail of Christ's soul that day.No man could come along side Jesus, to help bear His heavy load.In that crucial sense, the Lord Jesus was quite alone. There was no other human being who could understand what He was suffering, much less help Him endure it!

- Psalm 19, 2 Tim 3:16 / How much time are we spending in God's Word? For the Psalmist David, God's Word was everything to him. It provided comfort, wisdom, inspiration, and strength. We'll see how David's love for God's Word provides a framework in which to examine our own love of Scripture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is so much debate about this Psalm. Not only does it contain two words that we don't know what the heck they mean, but the context is quite the mystery. Is the Psalmist (David?) being lied about? Are the Kingdom elites resorting to Ba'al worship in order to bring an end to a famine? Is this Psalm 3 part 2 where David's advisors are defecting to Absalom? Lots of questions and lots of debate. Transcript: https://theancientbridge.com/2023/09/episode-178-psalm-4-what-on-earth-is-going-on-here/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/42lW87CiS08

Pastor Cymbala points to a prayer by the Psalmist David that shows us how we can build up our faith as we approach God in prayer.

The Psalmist David wrote, "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning." To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29

As mature Christians, we must recognize that some Kingdom principles are paradoxical. On the one hand, the Psalmist David wrote in Psalm 103:3 that God heals all our diseases. But, in II Corinthians 12:9, when the Apostle Paul prayed three times for healing, the Lord's response was that His grace is sufficient and that His power works best in our weaknesses! It's certainly in accordance with scripture to continually ask in faith for all of our needs, but it's also scriptural to endure the meantime with patience, so that Christ's strength and power can be shown through our weakness.

No one was born by mistake. God has placed you in this world for a reason. You are not here by accident. There is a purpose for your existence.The Psalmist David said, when I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; What is man, that thou art mindful of him? (Psalm 8:3-4a)In this verse, the word "ordained" means prepared, established and set in place.With great care, just like the stars, God has intentionally and carefully placed you where you are. You may wondering, what is my purpose? What is my “why”? Your why answers the “what am I here for” question. Knowing your why becomes the filter for your life decisions. Knowing your why provides structure and focus to your life. In this episode will discuss how to find your purpose. We were created for two purposes. We'll show how our purpose is always two-fold.  First and foremost, we were created for the purpose of having a relationship with God. Secondly, when we seek His kingdom first, He will direct our steps into our individual purpose. It's time for you to step into your purpose! Let's keep building! Visit the link below and tap support to financially sponsor the Building Great Lives mission.http://buildinggreatlivespodcast.com/Feel led to partner with our global ministry? 100% of all donations go directly to our global missions and humanitarian efforts. https://venmo.com/u/Trent-Gilliam-3https://www.paypal.me/RevTrentGilliamConnect on social media. https://instagram.com/revgilliamhttps://www.facebook.com/trent.gilliam

The Psalmist David presents us with a challenge to ascend to the hill of God. A special place reserved for Christians that desire closeness to God. This ascent is aided by focusing on the path, people, and practices that help us accomplish this lofty goal.Eastland is a Place to BelongEastland Baptist Church is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are a welcoming and close-knit family community that loves to care for each other through the Church. We strongly believe in loving one another and supporting each other and our neighbors. Our members don't just attend our Church, they feel a strong sense of belonging.Join UsFind service times and our location at https://www.eastlandbaptist.org/join.Connect with UsWebsite: https://www.eastlandbaptist.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/eastlandbaptisttulsaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastlandbaptistTo support the ministry of Eastland Baptist Church, tap here: https://www.eastlandbaptist.org/give.

Psalms 23: 4b.   .......Your rod and Your staff they comfort me!  What was it about these two instruments that gave the Psalmist David such comfort?

Have you ever prayed and God was silent? Me too! Be encouraged, I have some comforting news! We are not alone! Everyone has been through seasons of silence or will eventually. The great Psalmist David, known for his worship, experienced seasons of silence.  He records some of his frustration in the following psalms:Psalms 22:1-2 (ESV)1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning?2 O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer, and by night, but I find no rest.Psalms 35:2222 This thou hast seen, O LORD: keep not silence: O Lord, be not far from meDavid was not the only biblical hero that endured a season of silence.  Job and Zacharias did as well.  In this episode we'll look at how these three men handled their “seasons of silence”. When God is silent, we must guard against assumptions and challenging questions:Did I do something wrong? Does God still hear me? Did God leave me? Does God still love me? Why would God be silent?That's a great question. There are many reasons. In this episode we'll explore several of them. It's important to remember: The silence of God does not mean the absence of God. God has not forsaken you. He still hears your prayers. I hope this episode helps you finds ways to stay strong, even when God is silent. Let's keep building! 

The Psalmist David wrote in Psalm 86 verse (13) "For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell." The cold hand of death knocks at everyone's door, whether we dwell in a luxury condominiun or surrounded by poverty. The good news is that, God will deliver us. Be Blessed as you tune in!

The Psalmist David writes by the inspiration of the Holy Ghost, "Cast your burden on the Lord." In this message, we try to hear what God is saying to us in this. Give this message a listen!

The Psalmist David writes by the inspiration of the Holy Ghost, "Cast your burden on the Lord." In this message, we try to hear what God is saying to us in this. Give this message a listen!

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. For any of us who have ever found ourselves guilty of a sin (so, everyone), this psalm hits hard. The Psalmist David wrote this song after the prophet Nathan helped him recognize his sinful ways. All of us from learn about confession from this psalm, as we read how David cries out to God in repentance, knowing he is forgiven and saved from his sins. Sermon Text: Psalm 51 Preacher: Pastor Bill Limmer

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. For any of us who have ever found ourselves guilty of a sin (so, everyone), this psalm hits hard. The Psalmist David wrote this song after the prophet Nathan helped him recognize his sinful ways. All of us from learn about confession from this psalm, as we read how David cries out to God in repentance, knowing he is forgiven and saved from his sins. Sermon Text: Psalm 51 Preacher: Pastor Bill Limmer

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. One of the top hits in the Psalms playlist, Psalm 23 is well-known but often misconstrued. We often hear this at funerals or see it on artwork, but we don't really understand what the Psalmist David meant by it. We will take a deeper look at this psalm to understand how our Good Shepherd walks with us through thick and thin. Sermon Text: Psalm 23 Preacher: Pastor Ben Sadler

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. One of the top hits in the Psalms playlist, Psalm 23 is well-known but often misconstrued. We often hear this at funerals or see it on artwork, but we don't really understand what the Psalmist David meant by it. We will take a deeper look at this psalm to understand how our Good Shepherd walks with us through thick and thin. Sermon Text: Psalm 23 Preacher: Pastor Ben Sadler

How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? This Psalm opens with a lament to God over difficulties. Like the Psalmist David, we sometimes feel forgotten by God. We wonder how long our suffering can go on. But, like David, when we go to God and study His Word in difficult times, we come to realize that we can trust in His unfailing love and remain sure of our salvation through Jesus. Sermon Text: Psalm 13 Preacher: Pastor Bill Limmer

How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? This Psalm opens with a lament to God over difficulties. Like the Psalmist David, we sometimes feel forgotten by God. We wonder how long our suffering can go on. But, like David, when we go to God and study His Word in difficult times, we come to realize that we can trust in His unfailing love and remain sure of our salvation through Jesus. Sermon Text: Psalm 13 Preacher: Pastor Bill Limmer

Do you have a prized possession? Something that means a lot to you? Maybe it's a gift from a loved one. Maybe it's an heirloom passed down from a loved one when they passed.  Out of all the things you own, it means more to you than anything else. In many cases our prized possessions may not hold much monetary value. But to us, their value cannot be measured.  We hold an emotional connection to it because of the deep affection we have from the person that gave it to us.  I have a few. One of them is my grandfather's WWII military ID, also  called “dog tags”. According to a recent online search, their resale value isn't much, maybe $10 to $20 dollars. But  to me, those “dog tags” are priceless. I suspect most of us have a prized possession. Maybe, while reading this you had one come to mind. The Psalmist David declared all the Earth and the fullness thereof is the Lord's. I wonder, does God  have a prized possession? If so, since everything is His, what would He choose for His prized possession? I have discovered the answer. I know what God's most prized possession is. In this episode I'll reveal God's most prized possession and what that means for you.  You will not want to miss this episode. Remember, great lives are not born, they're built. Let's start building! 

In this episode, published on July 20 2022, Pastor Kevin Wilson will be journeying through Psalm 9-12 looking at the Psalmist David's response when he is wronged. works of the Lord. Link to reading plan: https://fcclife.org/podcast-reading-plan

How we enter the secret place. According to psalms 91, the secret place is where the most high God himself abides. The Psalmist David is talking about abiding there. In other words, this is not a short visit just to look around, or even a test run to see where it is. This statement indicates a dwelling place that produces protection forever. If there ever were an intriguing description or place to go, that would be it. Think about it it's secret, so that gives it a sense of value, and the rewards are amazing and guaranteed. Who in their right mind wouldn't want to find a place like this. Unfortunately, a vast amount of Bible readers breeze by this statement without much thought. When they do, they are missing a passageway into the world of God's amazing love, protection, and revelation. The secret place referred to is really in the heart of God the Father because it's in him that we live and move and have our being. As a kid, we always moved around the country; we didn't live long in any town. Dad and mom were pioneer pastors and evangelists, so the open road was part of our lifestyle. I can't tell you how many thousand miles we drove through the wonders of this great nation, but I can tell you I was asleep for most of it. So I can talk about traveling through the great state of Montana; unfortunately, we did it in the dark, and I was asleep in the backseat.  So the question is, what did I get from my visit to Montana. The answer. I can brag about being there, but that's about it. So it is with much of our visits into the presence of the Lord; it's a quick trip, and most of us are asleep when it happens. I'm challenging you to enter and dwell, which means stay put and receive the good things the father has for you. Revelation safety, peace amazing love, eternal security. That sounds like an excellent place to go and change your address, drive down some roots and be a permanent resident. David said I'm going to dwell in the house of the Lord forever. YOU CAN GIVE HERE=http://www.georgewatkinsministries.com/help-us.html WEBSITE= http://www.georgewatkinsministries.com/home-page.html FACEBOOK=https://www.facebook.com/FaithProducerstv/ Faith Producers address: PO Bx 1006 Mt Vernon, WA 98273 FAITH PRODUCES INTERNATIONAL PODCAST https://faithproducers.podbean.com/

Do not be moved by evil! The Psalmist David was surrounded by evil and this frustrated him but how did David manage it? David said from Psalm 62 verse (2) He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved. David learned to rely on God. Listen no matter what you face, you (me too) will find stability when you lean on God. Be Blessed and Strengthened right where you are!

"Having an abortion is no different from someone having their tonsils removed. " Sen. Elizabeth Warren The socialist Senator from Massachusetts expresses the secular worldview held by many Americans today. But the Psalmist David expresses the biblical worldview of a baby in the womb... For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well. My frame was not hidden from You, when I was made in secret and skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they all were written, the days fashioned for me, when as yet there were none of them. Psalm 139:13-16 The overturning of Roe V. Wade is just the beginning of the battle for the life of the unborn! We hope you can be with us this weekend for Pastor Ray's definitive message on "The Sin of Abortion".

The Psalmist David gave God Praise for His Delivering Power in his own life, and wrote in Psalm 40 verse (6) "Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required." You may find yourself in a hard place right now but I stopped by to tell you! God allows us to hear His Words, and He also gives us understanding and wisdom to apply them in our daily lives. Be Blessed and encouraged as you tune in.

The Psalmist David cried out to the LORD during his time of distress, and made 12 requests to God in Psalm 25. His prayers were answered. Pray! Abba Father will hear, and manifest His Word in your life. Be Blessed and encouraged as you tune in!

During this time of great uncertainty there is comfort in God's Word. The Psalmist David reminds us of Blessings from God in Psalm 121. Tune in and be encouraged!

JC Herring preaches on how we are to follow the Psalmist David in tasting and seeing that the Lord is good.

Kyle gives us 8 ways we can talk to God that mimic the Psalmist David's prayer life. Click here to download the Daily Word, Teaching Notes, Study Guide Questions and Artwork for this lesson.

1. The Psalmist - David is the picture of the Psalmist at the sheep field. Lifting up worship to the Lord, not to the sheep, but ministering directly to the Lord. 2. The Minstrel - They minister by the sounds of the music they are invoking, thereby creating an atmosphere for the presence of the Lord. Letting Him speak and use us as His instruments. 3. The Prophetic Minstrel - The prophetic is the testimony of Jesus, it's what Jesus is saying. As you worship, He speaks to and through you. 4. The Spontaneous Minstrel - Spontaneous or “Tehillah” worship is in the moment. A spontaneous utterance. A song of praise. “Sing to him a new song; play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts.” (‭‭Psalm‬ ‭33‬‬:‭3‬ ESV) 5. The Selah Minstrel - are born in spontaneous worship. Selah means to pause and calmly ponder what is being communicated. We Carry the Presence of the Lord. Your position does not produce accountability, but relationship does. Change your routine and it can change your life. To sign up for the eCourse individual or group go to; https://sowm20.square.site/  To get a copy ebook or hard copy of my devotional go to; www.payhip.com/sowm www.worshipingmusician.com "You can't just master prayer or skill, you need to do it everyday." -Manuel D. Rodriguez #minstrel #worshipingmusician #levite #worshipHim --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sowm/support

David expressed his desire for guidance from Psalm 25 verse (4) "Show me Your ways, O LORD, teach me Your paths;" The question: Are we willing to seek God and ask Him for direction like the Psalmist David? Be Blessed and encouraged as you tune in!

QOPH 145 I call with all my heart; answer me, O LORD, and I will obey your decrees. 146 I call out to you; save me and I will keep your statutes. 147 I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word. 148 My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises. 149 Hear my voice in accordance with your love; preserve my life, O LORD, according to your laws. 150 Those who devise wicked schemes are near, but they are far from your law. 151 Yet you are near, O LORD, and all your commands are true. 152 Long ago I learned from your statutes that you established them to last forever. Here the Psalmist starts this section with two impassioned calls or loud cries!  These are not necessarily loud audible cries but rather the inner desires of the heart and a bending of the will calling out to God.  The first time is for God to hear him! His whole begin - body, mind and soul - are crying out go God, pleading with Him with full mental, emotional and spiritual energy.  These are impassioned pleas.  And the Psalmists knows that God will hear him, particularly if he is listening out for the Lord to speak, hence the being obedient to the decrees of Almighty God!  Our Psalmist, David, is determined to live a life that is pleasing to God.  To life a life that is worthy of being called God's servant. Not only was it impassioned prayer, but also it was prayer borne out of determination.  He knows his need to be rescued, so he cries out to the one who can save him - Almighty God.  As a result of being saved by God, the Psalmist pledges to be obedient to God the rescuer.  The Psalmist promises to follow God's instructions and statutes in full obedience. Now for the third time, the Psalmist mentions that he has cried, pleaded, begged passionately for God.  The Psalmist's prayers are frequent, intense and strong. So strong are his desires are that the moment he awakes, he is in prayer.  A key element of his prayers is hope.  Here the Psalmist David has put his hope in God and God's word.  God is faithful, as the Psalmist has said throughout, and God's words are also faithful and true - they can be relied upon to encourage and give hope.  So intense is his prayer life, that not only is he up early in the morning, but late at night he can be found to be mediating on the promises that God has made!  The Psalmist's prayers were all day long! From before dawn till after dusk!  He prayed to and worshipped His God all day and with great fervour and eagerness! He knows God will hear his voice, his pleadings as he maintains an attitude of hope, worship and adoration. And to reaffirm that, he knows that God is a great God of love and a God of great love!  Here in verse 149, it's an audible prayer, not through any merit of his own, but of the merits of God! This God is loving, kind and preserver! This God fulfils the promises He makes! He gives strength in order to overcome the burdens faced by the Psalmist! When the Psalmist is faced with death, the God he serves, gives more life! WOW!  The Psalmist doesn't concentrate on himself or his own voice, but rather on this God and His voice, particularly His voice as seen in the laws. He will be rescued before his enemies can kill him.  These wicked people are the opposite of the Psalmist. Where the Psalmist is close to God, listening to God with open obedience and hoping in God's promises, the scheming enemies are far away from God, from God's laws even though they are near to the Psalmist. His enemies are only after mischief and troublemaking, not for the things of God! Yet as near as his enemies are, the Psalmist knows that God is even closer! His God is watching over him, to preserve, love and watch over.  God's commandments are true, worthy of obedience and trustworthy. God is near, He is true and the Psalmist is safe. This loving and living God sees His servants under oppression and burdened and draws even closer to them to give them aid, assistance, comfort and encouragement.  No wonder the Psalmist is keen to be obedient to his Worthy God! In verse 152, we get the idea that the Psalmist, David, is now an old man when writing this.  Long ago in his youth, he learnt God's word and the stories, commandments, testimonies of God and those who followed God.  The Psalmist built upon this rock, this established base and is seeking earnestly to live a life of utter obedience to this living God - a living God who does not and cannot change! WOW!! This is an encouragement to us! How is our prayer life? Is it only on Sundays during church that we seek to connect with God?  This God we pray to, seek to worship and obey, is worthy of our attention all day, every day!  Are you burdened with something and feeling weighed down? Then ask and implore your God to take your burden, give you extra strength and vitality! He is true! He has promised! He will do it, if you allow Him to.  Pray in the morning and the evening! Worship Him with a life of obedience to Him!  Pray with your Bible open and let Him speak to you through it.  The Bible is trustworthy and so is the God who gave it! Right mouse click to save this Podcast as a MP3.

Nun 105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. 106 I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws. 107 I have suffered much; preserve my life, O LORD, according to your word. 108 Accept, O LORD, the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws. 109 Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I will not forget your law. 110 The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from your precepts. 111 Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart. 112 My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end. As he walks in the darkness with a lamp to show him where to tread and which path to follow, the Psalmist here is reflecting on just how God's word leads, guides and keeps him on the path of staying right with, and obedient to, Almighty God.  Many is the path the Psalmist would have trodden in the dark when tending sheep when he was a shepherd boy, being careful not to fall into any holes.  Now, he says just how brightly shining God's word is, to guide, steer and keep him on the narrow spiritual path!  The light of Scripture and God's Law, commands and statues not only give guidance on how to live, but also direct and guide every action! God's word, says the Psalmist, is a light and lamp through the dark time he spoke of earlier.  The tiniest light affects even the darkest night.  It would also have been after having renounced all earthly wisdom that the Psalmist David could be guided by heavenly wisdom seen in the Law! With a lamp to direct his footsteps and a light to guide his path, the Psalmist resolved boldly before God, that he will follow the righteous laws as laid down.  The lamp and the light are to show God's moral guidance! They are to show a way forward and not backwards! By going backwards, the Psalmist knows he will fall into darkness and ways that are disobedient to God! So he relies on the Law and God's commandments to show him the way up the narrow path of obedience to God.  He offers himself to the service of God and is willing to fully committed to following where God leads and be obedient to Him.  With his desire to keep God's laws, the Psalmist is embracing what God commands wholeheartedly and single-mindedly. And how does he achieve this?  Is this achievable by using his own strength and guile?  No! its due only to God's grace and power that the Psalmist can hope to achieve his goal and fulfil his oath.  He knows that even though he suffers for his obedience, the Lord has promised to save and rescue him, according to His promises! Again, the Psalmists relies on God's promises to save, secure and rescue him. In response to be rescued the Psalmist offers praises and a willingness to be taught!  With praises of a teachable person, God is asked to accept the Psalmist' sacrifice.  Nothing was more important to the Psalmist than to know how God wanted him to behave in all situations and God's laws, statutes, precepts and commandments enable the Psalmist to exercise Godly obedience in all situations - both private and public. He has sought to do this, despite sufferings, persecutions, having his very life threatened and being in constant danger of his enemies.  Despite all that, God's laws are imprinted on the Psalmist's heart and engraved on his mind - he does not forget!  He is then able to overcome the traps, lures, snares and temptations laid out in wait for him, by his enemies.  Knowing God's precepts on his heart and mind, allow the Psalmist to avoid such traps, shining the lamp and light of God's word on the path ahead.  His persecuting enemies seek to destroy and kill him, but they are eluded by the Psalmist Godly guile and knowledge.  For the Psalmist knows that God's laws are everlasting to everlasting and they bring him true joy. The testimonies he has read in the history of his people about how they overcame in order to be obedient to God are a joy to him.  Provided the Psalmist possessed this everlasting joy, he could leave all other pleasures such as music, gold, jewels, riches, honours, wealth and family behind. God and being obedient to God through God's laws were the Psalmists utmost joy and goal - with a lamp and light to show the way forward! How is  your lamp showing?  How is your walk of obedience to, and service of, God going?  It is when we are struggling with temptations and sins, that we need the Holy Spirit to help us overcome.  So often, I know, we try in our own strength to overcome temptations and fail. We succumb to the tempters traps and disobey God.  Much to the pleasure of our goading enemies.  Jesus when in the last night before his arrest, trial and death, endured supreme temptations to just give up.  But He didn't, because like the Psalmist, His supreme joy was found to be obedient to the Father!  Where is your supreme joy found? Is it found in your wealth, possessions, sexual activity, friends or family?  Or is your supreme joy, like the Psalmist and Jesus, found in obedience to God and service to Him and His people?  Remember that we have a helper who dwells inside us - God the Holy Spirit! He will help you through temptations and snares and give you the grace freely to do so. Finally, when you do sin, having fallen for the lure or trap of the enemy, then be quick to ask forgiveness for your sin. The longer you leave it, the more it will fester, turn poisonous and gives the enemy, satan, an opportunity to accuse you.  Ask forgiveness from God, accept His grace, move on and ask the Holy Spirit to fill you anew and help you.  Read Psalm 51 and Psalm 32 if you want to know how the Psalmist did it!  Remember, that temptation itself is not a sin - even Jesus was tempted many times and yet He never sinned! Thank you. Right mouse click to save this Podcast as a MP3.

Mem 97 Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long. 98 Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me. 99 I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes. 100 I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts. 101 I have kept my feet from every evil path so that I might obey your word. 102 I have not departed from your laws, for you yourself have taught me. 103 How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! 104 I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path. Here the Psalmist declares his love for God's commandments, law and wisdom!  It's now not merely delight but he has moved on to a kind of spiritual ecstatic love!  So much so, that the Psalmist meditates on God's law all the time, letting what God has revealed in His written word to permeate the Psalmist's whole thinking!  And of course, meditating in this sense is not just sitting around and thinking - meditating in the biblical sense is always focussed on God and then acting out what has been learnt from God!  The Psalmist knows that action has its beginning in the thought process and is the culmination of meditating. This action involves the Psalmist being wiser than his enemies!  Because he relies on what God has said, and obeys what God has said, the Psalmist can avoid the traps of his enemies.  The Psalmist knows that God will protect him!  The Psalmist is endeavouring to live a life worth of His God - a life of total obedience and worship - so by having God's commands with him all the time, helps him achieve this twin aim. And its not only his enemies that he is wiser than - it is also his teachers!  Its not that these teachers were fools - they were not!  Its also not that they couldn't be trusted! They could! But the study of God's word and meditating upon it, leads to wisdom and fear of the Lord.  He doesn't just accept what those around him and teach him say. He tests and approves their teaching in comparison with what he finds in the Law. Think not that the Psalmist is boasting, because he is not! Rather, he is accepting the teaching from God's word with a child-like desire to grow in knowledge and obedience of Almighty God.  He builds up God and God's Law and not himself.  This has also led him to be more obedient than his elders.  God's precepts and commandments are a priority in the life of the Psalmist! He exudes ecstatic love for God and for God's law, precepts, statutes and commandments. And this ecstatic desire has produced dividends!  The Psalmist feet have been on the path of obedience and right living! He is following God intimately! Every footstep he takes is carefully chosen so that his feet stay away from the paths of evil!  Nothing could persuade or seduce him away from following God's path closely.  So intimate is he with God's commandments and statutes that he has not departed from them! The path of obedience to God may not have been the easiest path for the Psalmist to take, but it was the right path because it showed obedience to Almighty God, the greatest teacher of all in verse 102! This intimacy of relationship between the Psalmist and God is sweet. The Psalmist loves to read the words of God and exclaims that it is even sweeter when he speak the words of God!  While God's commands are to be sweet to the ears, eyes and intellect, it is only surpassed in sweetness when talked about and put into action.  The Psalmist knew that if he only gained a head knowledge of obedience to God, then he would stray away from God, so he puts into practice in his life what God has taught him to do.  This is for the Psalmist to live a life of total and utter obedience to the great God he worshipped and adored.  Try as they might, his enemies cannot seduce him away from this obedience to his God! This life of total obedience to God, was mirrored in the life of Jesus Christ. Many times he was tempted to give in, walk the easy path and live a life unworthy of God.  While we know the Psalmist, David, did sin, we know for sure that Jesus Christ did not.  The life of Jesus Christ portrays an unparalleled intimacy with God and an ecstatic desire to be obedient to God.  Jesus could have said no to the cross, but he did not.  When Jesus Christ died on that cross, it was part of His total obedience to God.  He could have given into Satan's temptations but we know that He did not.  He had faith that His Father would raise him to life again 3 days later - and He was!  Jesus was intimate with the Scriptures, as was the Psalmist David.  How are you doing? Are there areas in your life where you are not obeying God and are being seduced away from Him?  How is your intimacy with Him? Do you have an ecstatic relationship with the Bible, God's written word, as the Psalmist did?  Why not pray and ask the Holy Spirit to develop this spiritual ecstasy within you, to read the Bible and follow it closely. So we wrap up with wise words from the Apostle Paul, writing in Ephesians 5:15-16 "Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil." Right mouse click to save this Podcast as a MP3.

Liebe Churchfamily, wir freuen uns über unsere Predigtserie - David. Wir werden uns die nächsten Wochen das Leben von (Hirte, König, Psalmist) David anschauen. In der vierten und letzten Woche machn wir weiter mit dem Lebensabschnitt in welchem David eine verheiratete Frau schwängert und dann versucht es zu vertuschen. Wir reden über die Vergebung der Sünden, wie gnädig und gut Gott ist, dass er auf David zugegangen ist, wie wertvoll es ist mit Menschen über die eigenen Probleme zu reden, weil man meistens doch nicht so alleine ist wie man denkt und darüber, dass man manchmal P.U.S.H machen muss (Pray Until Something Happens, also solange beten bis etwas passiert). Achso und wir schweigen bisschen zum Fasten ab. 4/4 sind durch, also ist diese Predigtreihe zuende. Wir gehen mit großen Erwartungen in das nächste Wochenende und freuen uns auf die Predigt. Stay blessed

It's a wonderful reminder that when we go through fiery trials as believers, God doesn't get distracted and forget about us in the middle of our situation.  He doesn't just leave us there all alone.The Psalmist David wrote in Psalm 23, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me” When trouble comes your way, cast it on Him.   Spread it out before Him.  Call on Him.  As the Scripture says, “Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7).Things may get a little “toasty” on the outside… Things might get a little tough and ugly on the outside,  But rest assured that on the inside.   In the middle of things — on the inside where Jesus is… Everything is alright.  Everything is still beautiful.  He is making all things good for us.Support the show

Today, Saturday October 17 - In Psalm 42, at least two times, the Psalmist David cried out to God, "Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise Him, my salvation and my God." Have you ever felt that way? Inwardly defeated and very discouraged and maybe even depressed to the point you feel like you have lost hope? It appears that David felt this way, and what did he do? He prayed!!!!! And that's what we can do when we are overcome with thoughts of hopelessness and "turmoil within". And a good place to start at this point is to pray the "Lord's Prayer." My friend, my prayer for you today, is that you too will cry out to your "Father" in heaven who is waiting to hear you and help you! Then like David, you will remember He is your "salvation and your God and you will again praise Him." God bless! Have a great day!