S217P5 – A life of light: shielded by the light

Rom. 13:11-14 And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.  The night is far spent, the day is at hand.  Therefore, let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the…

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S217P4 – A life of light: a child of God

Jn. 1:6-13 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.  This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might believe.  He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.  That was the true Light which gives light to every…

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S217P3 – A life of light: the well-lit path

Psa. 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. The plan was to reach the top of the trail before sunset so that we would have enough daylight to set up camp, eat, and enjoy the view.  Once we were settled in, the sun began to set.  We…

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S217P2 – A life of light: meant to shine

Mt. 5:13-16 You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned?  It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.  You are the light of the world.  A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. …

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S217P1 – A life of light: God is the source

Psa. 36:7-9 How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God!  Therefore, the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Your wings.  They are abundantly satisfied with the fullness of Your house, and You give them drink from the river of Your pleasures.  For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light…

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S216P10 – Psalms of promise: He knows you

Psa. 139:13-16 For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.  I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.  My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths…

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S216P9 – Psalms of promise: He brings us rest

Psa. 127:1-2 Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.  Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.  It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep.…

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S216P8 – Psalms of promise: the Lord is aware

Psa. 121:1-4 I lift up my eyes to the hills.  From where does my help come?  My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.  He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber.  Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. It had been…

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S216P7 – Psalms of promise: we have the Lord forever

Psa. 100:1-5 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth!  Serve the LORD with gladness!  Come into his presence with singing!  Know that the LORD, he is God!  It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.  Enter his gates with thanksgiving,…

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S216P6 – Psalms of promise: the Lord will be worshipped

Psa. 86:8-10 There is none like you among the gods, O Lord, nor are there any works like yours.  All the nations you have made shall come and worship before you, O Lord, and shall glorify your name.  For you are great and do wondrous things; you alone are God. The world certainly did its…

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