“Man is a mere phantom as he goes to and fro: He bustles about, but only in vain; he heaps up wealth, not knowing who will get it. But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you.” — Psalm 39:6–7 (NIV84) I smiled when I read these verses. “But now, Lord, what […]
05/02/22 Daily devotion – Throughout your day, is your hope in God?
“Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.” — Psalm 25:5 (NIV84) The reason that the psalmist, and you and I, can have hope all day long is because God is more than a supreme ruler: He is also a savior. […]
05/01/22 Daily Devotion – Hope for the needy and afflicted!
“But the needy will not always be forgotten, nor the hope of the afflicted ever perish.” — Psalm 9:18 (NIV84) The psalmist says, “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18). People who are in need and afflicted have every right to be hopeless, but many simply […]
03/16/22 Daily Devotion – The closer we are to truth, the closer we are to God!
“The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” — Psalm 145:18 (NIV84) In the Gospel of John, Jesus says to the Samaritan woman, “God is spirit, and His worshipers worship Him in spirit and in truth.” As we draw closer to truth, we, by God’s design, […]
03/14/22 Daily Devotion – Once we know truth, recognizing falsehood gets easier!
“You love evil rather than good, falsehood rather than speaking the truth.” — Psalm 52:3 (NIV) We are in a series of devotions discussing the topic of truth. We have established the necessity for the existence of truth. Without it there would only be chaos. We have laid a foundation from God’s Word that tells us […]
03/13/22 Daily Devotion – ‘Truth in the inner parts’ — What does that mean?
“Surely you desire truth in the inner parts; you teach me wisdom in the inmost place.” — Psalm 51:6 (NIV) What does it mean to have truth in “the inner parts” and “in the inmost being”? The psalmist says this is something that God desires of us. How long have you known that 2+2=4? Obviously since […]
03/12/22 Daily Devotion – Don’t conceal God’s truths, proclaim them!
“I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and salvation. I do not conceal your love and your truth from the great assembly.” — Psalm 40:10 (NIV) The truth is meant to be communicated and shared. God’s truth is not something to be concealed and hidden. It is to be […]
03/11/22 Daily Devotion – You can trust God with your life!
“Into your hands I commit my spirit; redeem me, O Lord, the God of truth.” — Psalm 31:5 (NIV) Read the first seven words of the verse above one more time. Do they sound familiar? Who were they spoken by and what were the circumstances? Yes, they are Jesus’ own words from the cross. Actually, they […]
03/10/22 Daily Devotion – The greatest eternal truth!
“For your love is ever before me, and I walk continually in your truth.” — Psalm 26:3 (NIV) Let’s not forget, as we spend time pondering God’s perspective on truth, that the greatest eternal truth is that God loves us. He doesn’t just like us. He doesn’t just love us as long as we are being […]
03/06/22 Daily Devotion – God seeks us in our brokenness!
“I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands.” — Psalm 119:176 (NIV) This is our last devotion on Psalm 119. It has been an amazing journey for me. I hope it has been for you, too. We now look at the last verse of this amazing psalm. […]