The word for today is trusting. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight” (Prov. 3:5-6). “Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land a...
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The word for today is waiting. “He waited seven days, the time set by Samuel; but Samuel did not come to Gilgal, and Saul’s men began to scatter. So he said, ‘Bring me the burnt offering and the fellowship offerings.’And Saul offered up the bu...
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Where would I be if I did not believe I would experience the Lord’s favor in the land of the living? Rely on the Lord! Be strong and confident! Rely on the Lord! The psalmist asks a question and gives a three-fold command. Question: “Where...
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The Lord gives his people strength; the Lord grants his people security. The LORD gives [two things to] his people:”: (1) “strength” and (2) “security.” Isaiah writes: “but those who hope in the LORD will renew their s...
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Magnify the Lord with me! Let’s praise his name together! The commands this morning are as follows: (1) “Magnify the Lord with me!” and (2) “Let’s praise his name together!” “And Mary said: ‘My soul exalt...
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This oppressed man cried out and the Lord heard; he saved him from all his troubles. The Lord’s angel camps around the Lord’s loyal followers and delivers them. The “oppressed man cried out and the Lord heard,” saving the man from &...
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May those who desire my vindication shout for joy and rejoice! May they continually say, “May the Lord be praised, for he wants his servant to be secure.” The reason a follower of the Lord will be vindicated is that “he wants his servant ...
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Rely on the LORD! Obey his commands! Then he will permit you to possess the land; you will see the demise of evil men. Our verse for this morning presents us with two commands and then promises. Commands: (1) “Rely on the...
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