Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in obedience to him. Psalm 128:1 Fear and obedience are two things that many people do not see associated with blessings. Yet the psalmist says that the one who fears and the one who is obedient is blessed. Fear is often associated with being scared, not... Continue Reading →
Psalm 103:8 Slow To Anger And Full Of Love
The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. Psalm 103:8 The world tries to point God out as one who is extremely strict and harsh on people. Viewing the various rules God laid out, many believe that God is out to get them or cause them to make mistakes. In current... Continue Reading →
Psalm 86:11 An Undivided Heart
Teach me your way, LORD, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. Psalm 86:11 It is common and often accepted practice for a person to change loyalties to someone or something. People commonly do not stick with a person through thick and thin, through the... Continue Reading →
Psalm 31:19 God Stores Good Things For You
How abundant are the good things that you have stored up for those who fear you, that you bestow in the sight of all, on those who take refuge in you. Psalm 31:19 Looking around the world, it can be difficult to see good things if the focus is not correct. Everywhere a person looks,... Continue Reading →
Deuteronomy 5:28-29 More Than Just Words
The LORD heard you when you spoke to me, and the LORD said to me, "I have heard what this people said to you. Everything they said was good. Oh, that their hearts would be inclined to fear me and keep all my commands always, so that it might go well with them and their... Continue Reading →
