by Andrew Arthur | Apr 23, 2020 | Faith, Fear, Hope, Journey, Psalms, Suffering |
Psalm 23 Life is a journey of contrasts. It moves in and out of both sunlight and shadows. Yet, the LORD shepherds His people every step along the way. God walks with those who claim Him as their Divine shepherd. Eleven occurrences of a first person possessive pronoun...
by Andrew Arthur | Apr 13, 2020 | Forgiveness, Prayer, Psalms |
Psalm 65 Praise rightfully belongs to God because He alone is God. But, He is neither a secluded nor a calloused God. He is the One who hears our prayers. We praise Him for not only being God but for the way He chooses to be God. He willingly...
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,...
