Feeling Overwhelmed? – Psalm 61:1-4
If you are feeling rather overwhelmed by all that’s happening right now, you may be able to relate to David’s cry in the first few verses of Psalm 61. Hear…
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David’s Tabernacle (3) – A royal priesthood
The tabernacle of David is not just an Old Testament phenomenon. As we saw in a previous post, the early church realized that God was rebuilding the tabernacle of David…
David’s Tabernacle (2) – Open access to God
Do you often feel distant from God? Or maybe that you need to do more – perhaps spend more time reading your Bible or praying, or even be a better…
Confidence in God – Psalm 27 (4)
As we have seen in the previous post on Psalm 27, even though David is surrounded by enemies, his confidence in God is unyielding. How is he able to be…
Face to face with God – Psalm 27 (3)
In the previous post (Psalm 27:1-6) we noticed that David is completely focused on the Lord – which is amazing as he is actually surrounded by enemies! He has pressed…
Where Are You Sitting? – Psalm 27 (2)
David begins Psalm 27 by making some clear declarations about who God is – and then he bases his own stance on these declarations. He deliberately aligns his thinking, his…
I Will Not Fear – Psalm 27 (1)
Life certainly has its ups and downs. But there are times when the “downs” become a bit of a struggle. The book of Psalms records songs and prayers that come…
Psalm 32 (1) – You are forgiven!
I’m sure you, like me, are all too familiar with the guilt we feel when we sin. That sense of unworthiness and shame that comes when we do something wrong.…
Psalm 23 (5) – A King, a Banquet and a Battle
Today, shepherds (and farmers in general) are regarded as essential, with responsibilities that far exceed simply looking after animals. However, in ancient times, shepherding was very common. It was not…
Psalm 23 (1) – Becoming a Sheep
Everything good comes from the Shepherd This week I have been struck by the overwhelming goodness of God, particularly as described in Psalm 23. The whole psalm speaks of God’s…