PRAYER John Bunyan on Prayer, Three part series we posted earlier this year Groanings which cannot be uttered are often prayers which cannot be refused. — Spurgeon God shapes the world by prayer. The more praying there is in the world the better the world will be, the mightier the forces against evil. — E.M. Bounds It … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/12/2020
ESV and RVR 1960 INFORMING THE NEXT GENERATION CONTEXT (v. 1-31) : v. 1–8 The introduction to Ps. 78 explains that it is a “parable” (v. 2) intended to exhort the Israelites to not be like their forefathers (v. 8). In v.5–8 The psalmist describes how God (Ps 78:5) demanded that Israel not only recount His laws and instructions, but also … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/11-2020
Psalm 77 CONTEXT: The Psalmist write about being in a state of near desperation v.1-9 until he begins to recall the all the great works God has done v.10-20. He climbs from despair to hope, by seeking the Lord in his day of trouble. Days of trouble must be days of prayer; when God seems … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/10/2020
AMP and RVR 1960 A Tale of Two Psalms CONTEXT: From Ps 74:1-11 the poet pleads the sorrows of the nation, and the despite done to the assemblies of the Lord; then he urges former displays of divine power as a reason for present deliverance (Ps 74:12-23). Whether it is a prophetic Psalm, intended for use … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/09/2020
PSALM 39 CONTEXT: This individual lament psalm focuses on the brevity of human life. The psalmist suffers because of sin (see note on 38:title–22; note on 38:11). He intended to remain silent but was unable to do so (vv. 1–3). He emphasizes the brevity of life and prays for Yahweh to reveal when he will die (vv. 4–6). He affirms his trust in Yahweh and … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/08/2020
This World is not our Home Series Morality Damns The Hopelessness of Hope and Change Don’t Love What God Hates A Heavenly Worldview No Place Like Home When Eternity Is More Important Hearts in Heaven In the World, But Not of It Series The Friction of Faith The Campaign of Persecution Inviting Persecution The … More Grace to You Blog Posts
ESV and RVR 1960 CONTEXT: The Seventy-second Psalm contains a description of an exalted king, and of the blessings of his reign. These blessings are of such a nature as to prove that the subject of the Psalm must be a divine person. 1. His kingdom is to be everlasting. 2. Universal. 3. It secures perfect … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/07/2020
LUKE 22:31-34 AMP and RVR 1960 Peter’s Sifting J. R. Miller, D. D. And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:… I. THE DISCRIMINATION WHICH OUR LORD MAKES IN PRAYING FOR HIS DISCIPLES. Why single out Simon for this peculiar distinction? Because he was … More Sunday Sermon Series – Fall and Recovery
AMP and RVR 1960 The Way to Approach God CONTEXT: This thanksgiving psalm, which is specifically described as a song, praises God for blessing the land with fertility. Israelites probably used it in a time of harvest. It may also have been a prayer asking for and anticipating God’s blessing. The psalmist begins by praising … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/01/2020
Psalm 61 – ESV and RVR 1960 LEAD ME CONTEXT: Psalm 61 combines aspects of an individual lament psalm with a royal psalm (about the king). The psalmist petitions God to hear his cry and protect him (vv. 1–2), attesting to God’s past protections as he looks to the future (vv. 3–4). He shows confidence … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/28/2020
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