Long before Christ was born, David described His death. And His victory. Psalm 22 shifts from a desperate cry of abandonment to a triumphant declaration of praise. The abandonment David writes of is hard to read because the suffering he describes points to Christ and the cross He bore. I cannot read David's words without... Continue Reading →
Isaiah 38:17 is the written testimony of King Hezekiah, but I found myself in the words. In Isaiah 38:17, King Hezekiah of Judah describes being “brought down to the edge of death and then raised up again by the word of the LORD.” To understand the magnitude of this verse and the hope it points... Continue Reading →
Our true and lasting security and peace come from being close to God. God is continually with us, our strength and portion forever. He holds our right hand, guides us with wisdom, and promises us a future in glory. God shifts our focus from earthly envy, declaring that nothing in heaven or on earth compares... Continue Reading →
In Galatians 6:9, Paul challenges us not to grow weary, but to keep planting, keep watering, and keep doing what God has called us to do. Everyone grows weary. Life can be difficult. There are times we need to take a minute to rest and to regroup. Even Jesus rested (John 4:6; Matthew 8:24). What... Continue Reading →
In one sentence, Hosea 10:12 explains Israel's entire burden: They've been living off the harvest of their own sin. Yet, the LORD calls them to repent so that judgment might be turned to mercy. To remain steadfast in righteousness, we must first sow righteousness. The words "sow" and "reap" are used throughout Scripture to convey... Continue Reading →
