Bible Verses: Hebrews 12:1-13Psalms 37:1-11Psalms 21:2Psalms 73:25Proverbs 10:24
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For Reading and Meditation: Ecclesiastes 7:15-18
One perplexing situation for which wisdom and a divine perspective is needed, says Solomon, is when we see the righteous suffer and the wicked prosper. The psalmist struggled with this age-old problem (particularly in Psalm 73), and so have millions since. A tyrant...
Bible Verses: Ecclesiastes 7:15-18Psalms 731 John 4:20
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For Reading and Meditation: 1 Corinthians 11:27-34
From what we have seen over the past few days, it is clear that the psalmist has come to the place where his views have changed. He sees that God is ruling over human affairs and that the ungodly are not in such an enviable situation after all. We come now to see that he was not only put right in his thinking...
Bible Verses: 1 Corinthians 11:27-34Psalms 73:21-221 Chronicles 28:1-10Jeremiah 17:10Jeremiah 23:24Psalms 44:20-21
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For Reading and Meditation: Jeremiah 17:5-13
We continue focusing on the thought that one of the reasons why we go through the same difficulties and problems year after year is that we never stop to examine ourselves and find out what makes us act the way we do. The psalmist examined himself in the presence of God and discovered that three things had led him...
Bible Verses: Jeremiah 17:5-13Psalms 73:21-22Mark 2:1-8Hebrews 3:122 Peter 2:14
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For Reading and Meditation: Romans 12:1-8
The second thing the psalmist learned about himself as he paused in self-examination was this: "I saw myself so stupid and so ignorant" (Psalm 73:22, TLB). There were things he knew which he had foolishly chosen to forget. He forgot that God was in control. He forgot the...
Bible Verses: Romans 12:1-8Psalms 73:22Psalms 73:22Psalms 105:5Deuteronomy 6:12Psalms 50:22
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For Reading and Meditation: Psalm 31:19-24
Once the psalmist reached the place of utter abandonment before God there came into his heart an instant reassurance: "Yet I am always with you" (Psalm 73:23). Some translations put it like this: "Nevertheless I am continually with you". Personally I prefer the word...
Bible Verses: Psalms 31:19-24Psalms 73:23Genesis 28:15Isaiah 43:1-7Exodus 33:14Hebrews 13:5
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For Reading and Meditation: Philippians 1:3-11
We saw yesterday how the psalmist sensed that despite his doubts and failures he was still accepted by God. But there's more - he realises also that God's restraining hand has been constantly with him: "You hold me by my right hand" (Psalm 73:23). What was it, after...
Bible Verses: Philippians 1:3-11Psalms 73:231 Peter 1:1-6Jude 1:24Genesis 28:15
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For Reading and Meditation: John 6:60-71
We come now to what is without question the topmost rung of the ladder which the psalmist began to ascend when he entered the sanctuary of God. Here, in view of his experience, he can do nothing but give himself to the adoration of God. This is what he says: "Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire...
Bible Verses: John 6:60-71John 6:68John 6:60-71Psalms 73:25Jeremiah 2:1-13Isaiah 55:1-3
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For Reading and Meditation: Psalm 42:1-11
Yesterday we looked at the words: "Whom have I in heaven but you?" Now we examine the second part of that text: "And earth has nothing I desire besides you" (Psalm 73:25b). Personally, I find these some of the most enchanting words in the whole of the Old Testament. The...
Bible Verses: Psalms 42:1-11Psalms 73:25Psalms 63:1Psalms 38:9-10Luke 6:21
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But here is an entire surrender to Him, to be led where He pleases; as He chooses; and by whom He will. This surrender is becoming, prudent, gainful; for godliness with such contentment is great gain. Such a surrender is the effect of faith in the Lord's promise, gracious presence, and covenant character; it exhibits expectation from the Lord.
Whom the Lord guides He protects; He preserves; He supplies; and receives. He receives them now at the throne of grace, to be His charge and His...
Bible Verses: Psalms 73:24
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For Reading and Meditation: Hebrews 12:1-13
We ended yesterday by saying that some things in life, such as the desire to have money, can be legitimate concerns but they must be looked upon as desires and never become goals. Permit me to differentiate between the two. A goal is a purpose to which a person is unalterably committed and something for which he or...