Psalm 9:10 (NIV) - Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.God is trustworthy.He has made himself known to us in many ways such has his character, his names, his actions, and his personal work in our lives.All of Scripture is a record of God’s revelation of himself to us.As we study Scripture, we know God more.As we walk with God, we know h...  Read More

Psalm 8:3-4 (NIV) - 3 When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, 4  what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him?This Psalm declares God’s majesty.His majesty is clearly seen in his creation of the heavens.Despite God’s majesty, he cares for us individually.It is amazing that such a majestic God is s...  Read More

This week we have been focusing on Psalm 17 which describes David’s persecution by his enemies.Our greatest enemy is Satan.He does everything possible to keep us from following God.His strategies and tactics are constant in our lives.Satan is defeated when we place our faith in Christ as our Savior.If you have already received Christ as your Savior, celebrate your victory over Satan by living dail...  Read More

Psalm 17:9 (NIV) - from the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who surround me.David faced flesh and blood enemies.Like David, sometimes our enemies are people.But sometimes our enemies are not so obvious.Sometimes they may lurk in the shadows.They may be unseen.They may be things like our own harmful habits, attitudes, emotions or thought patterns.Satan is clever.He will send any and ev...  Read More

Psalm 17:7 (NIV) - Show the wonder of your great love, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes.As David faced persecution, he could still recall the wonder of God’s great love.God’s love is a steadfast love.God loves us all the time, in every circumstance.God’s love is a wonder.Are you, like David, enduring a difficult season?Maybe even persecution by your enem...  Read More

Psalm 17:15 (NIV) - And I--in righteousness I will see your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness.David may have been writing about his eternity with God.Maybe, instead, he was referring to walking with God through his current persecution.Either way, David expressed satisfaction in God.What satisfies you?Seeking satisfaction in the world is futile.Trying to be filled by...  Read More

Psalm 17:8-9 (NIV) - 8  Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings9  from the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who surround me.When he wrote this Psalm, David was being persecuted by his enemies.David turned to God for help and protection in this difficult time.What difficulty are you facing?Prayer is our greatest resource as we face all types of hardship.Ask...  Read More

When it comes to our eternal salvation, we can do nothing to help ourselves.Praise God, he has already done everything necessary for salvation in Christ.If you have not received Christ as your Savior, my prayer is that you trust him today by:Admitting you are a sinner      Romans 3:23 (NIV) – “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God”Believing Christ is the only way to salvation     ...  Read More

2 Corinthians 1:11 (NIV)  - as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.The Corinthian Christians helped Paul through their prayers.Sometimes we are not able to physically help someone.At other times we don’t know what to do to help someone.We can always help others by praying for them.It is a great hel...  Read More

Proverbs 17:17 (NIV) - A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.It is important to develop and nurture friendships. God helps us through our friends.One way friends help us is through their loving presence in our lives, especially in our times of adversity.If you have a friend going through adversity, I encourage you to let him know you are praying for him.If you are going ...  Read More

Psalm 54:4 (NIV) - Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me.God helps us through sustaining us.He supplies our every need in every situation.His supply is always more than enough for us.What are you currently facing?Are you depending on God’s help?Are you trusting in God to sustain you?My prayer for you today is that you are trusting in God to sustain you.Expecting God’s Best,Bro...  Read More

Psalm 63:7 (NIV) - Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.I like this story from Alex Haley.Alex Haley, the author of “Roots,” had an unusual picture hanging on his office wall. It was a picture of a turtle on top of a fence post. When asked, “Why is that there?” Alex Haley answered, “Every time I write something significant, every time I read my words and think that they are ...  Read More