#old testament reflection

Seeking Refuge in God “In You, Lord, I have taken refuge;Let me never be put to shame;In Your righteousness rescue me.Incline Your ear to me, rescue me quickly;Be a rock of strength for me,A stronghold to save me.For You are my rock and my fortress;For the sake of Your name You will lead me and guide me.” A Declaration of Trust “You will pull me out of the net which they have secretly laid for…

Confidence in God’s Protection “The Lord is my light and my salvation;Whom should I fear?The Lord is the defense of my life;Whom should I dread?When evildoers came upon me to devour my flesh,My adversaries and my enemies, they stumbled and fell.If an army encamps against me,My heart will not fear;If war arises against me,In spite of this I am confident.” The Desire to Dwell with God “One thing…

God Revealed in Creation “The heavens tell of the glory of God;And their expanse declares the work of His hands.Day to day pours forth speech,And night to night reveals knowledge.There is no speech, nor are there words;Their voice is not heard.Their line has gone out into all the earth,And their words to the end of the world.In them He has placed a tent for the sun,Which is like a groom coming…

Confidence in God Amidst Fear “In the Lord I take refuge;How can you say to my soul,‘Flee as a bird to your mountain?For, behold, the wicked bend the bow,They have set their arrow on the stringTo shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.If the foundations are destroyed,What can the righteous do?’” God’s Sovereign Rule “The Lord is in His holy temple;The Lord’s throne is in heaven;His eyes…

Praising God for His Righteousness “I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart;I will tell of all Your wonders.I will rejoice and be jubilant in You;I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.” God’s Victory Over the Wicked “When my enemies turn back,They stumble and perish before You.For You have maintained my just cause;You have sat on the throne judging righteously.You have rebuked…

Praising God’s Majesty “Lord, our Lord,How majestic is Your name in all the earth,You who have displayed Your splendor above the heavens!From the mouths of infants and nursing babies You have established strengthBecause of Your enemies,To do away with the enemy and the revengeful.” The Wonder of Creation and Humanity’s Place “When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers,The moon and…

The Verses “Blessed is the person who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked,Nor stand in the path of sinners,Nor sit in the seat of scoffers!But his delight is in the Law of the Lord,And on His Law he meditates day and night. He will be like a tree planted by streams of water,Which yields its fruit in its seasonAnd its leaf does not wither;And in whatever he does, he prospers. The wicked…

The Book of Psalms is one of the most beloved books in the Bible, a collection of 150 poetic songs, prayers, and hymns that express the full range of human emotions—joy, sorrow, praise, lament, repentance, and hope. It is the heart’s cry of worshippers, warriors, kings, and the afflicted, showing how God meets His people in every circumstance. What is the Book of Psalms? A Book of Worship –…