A Father in Heaven
“As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear Him.” (Psalm 103:13)
While I was reading and re-reading this Psalm, verse 13 stood out. And the message is simple but exactly what our heart aches for - to know that we have a Father in heaven who has compassion on us. When we are weak and…
We have a Shepherd
“Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, You who lead Joseph like a flock. You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth.” (Psalm 80:1)
When the Psalmist cried out to God in this Psalm he referred to God as the Shepherd of Israel. The Psalmist knew the characteristics of a shepherd. He knew that the Shepherd can be trusted. He knew that the Shepherd is there to lead. He knew that the Shepherd…
Come to Me
“Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)
I remember reading these verses some time ago and thinking that they apply to people who work hard physically and get tired physically as well. While it can apply to…
Have Faith in God
“For this very night there stood before me an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I worship, and he said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And behold, God has granted you all those who sail with you.’ So take heart, men, for I have faith in God that it will be exactly as I have been told.” (Acts 27:23-25)
I was recently talking to some friends about faith and how it involves some type of action on our part. Sometimes you might have to take steps of faith towards an…
Rescued from Many Waters
“He sent from on high, He took me; He drew me out of many waters. He rescued me from my strong enemy, from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.” (2 Samuel 22:17-18)
I was recently talking with a friend about verse 17. The Bible does not mention any stories about David physically drowning in water…
Held in His Hand
“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand.” (John 10:27-29)
The Father God Himself holds us in His hands and He is greater than all. That right there is what…
Bring Your Requests
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods, for His steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for His steadfast love endures forever; to Him who alone does great wonders, for His steadfast love endures forever;” (Psalm 136:1-4)
“What do you want God to do for you?”, is the question that popped in my mind as I finished reading…