by Andrew Arthur | Apr 7, 2020 | Coronavirus, Redemption, Refinement, Sanctification, Suffering |
Psalm 66 Why should the whole earth shout joyfully to God? What awe-inspiring acts should solicit exuberant worship from all people everywhere? One answer could be creation. After all, God has given us the gift of life. He created such a beautiful and...
by Andrew Arthur | Mar 30, 2020 | Coronavirus, Psalms, The Kingdom of God |
Psalm 61 Times of trouble reveal where our allegiance lies. When the psalmists found themselves in trouble, they knew where to turn. They looked outside themselves and cried out to God for help. They pledged allegiance to Him for He alone proved to be their...
by Andrew Arthur | Mar 27, 2020 | Coronavirus, Fear, Psalms, Waiting |
Psalm 27 We naturally respond to fear with one of two instincts: fight or flight. Those who fight dig their heels in and hope to overcome their fearful opposition. Those who flee turn their heels and run away hoping simply to live another day. As people of faith,...
by Andrew Arthur | Mar 26, 2020 | Coronavirus, Forgiveness, Joy, Psalms |
Psalm 32 Those who are forgiven possess a joy that COVID-19 cannot touch. They find freedom from tyrannical trials that often enslave the unforgiven in fear. For those who are forgiven know that present afflictions do not represent divine punishment for...
by Andrew Arthur | Mar 25, 2020 | Coronavirus, Faith, Prayer, Psalms, Spiritual Dryness |
Psalm 42 An arid soul longs for God as a thirsty deer longs for water. All people know this feeling though not all people know where this feeling should lead. Those who do not yet know God simply drink from wells that are readily available. There they find temporary...
