Daily Devotions
S232P4 – Just Psalms: the prayer’s motive
Psa. 119:121-124 I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors. Give your servant a pledge of good; let not the insolent oppress me. My eyes long for your salvation and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise. Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love, and teach…
Read MoreS232P3 – Just Psalms: generous justice
Psa. 112:5-7 It is well with the man who deals generously and lends; who conducts his affairs with justice. For the righteous will never be moved; he will be remembered forever. He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord. His lack of wisdom manifest itself in just about…
Read MoreS232P2 – Just Psalms: according to God’s law
Psa. 37:29-31 The righteous shall inherit the land and dwell upon it forever. The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice. The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not slip. They had been great friends for many years, but a minor property dispute would threaten to…
Read MoreS232P1 – Just Psalms: the throne’s foundation
There are many themes in the Psalms, and a very clear one is the idea of God’s justice. David not only contends for it for himself and his people, but he also seeks to walk in that same justice himself. These are prayers which should be on our hearts as well, but the first step…
Read MoreS231P7 – Wisdom from Philippi: God is the secret
Phil. 4:10-13 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to…
Read MoreS231P6 – Wisdom from Philippi: remember the good
Phil. 4:8-9 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God…
Read MoreS231P5 – Wisdom from Philippi: follow the leader(s)
Phil. 3:17-21 Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their…
Read MoreS231P4 – Wisdom from Philippi: no greater gain
Phil. 3:7-11 But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain…
Read MoreS231P3 – Wisdom from Philippi: grow in secret
Phil. 2:12-13 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Sunday was always the…
Read MoreS231P2 – Wisdom from Philippi: heaven can wait
Phil. 1:21-26 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is…
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