David’s enemy was a powerful nation, and he probably wrote this song on the
eve of battle. My enemy during those troublesome weeks was not a foreboding army of foot soldiers but anxiety.
Author Archives: Renee Srch
The Desert of Shur
Then Moses led the people of Israel away from the Red Sea, and they moved out into the desert of Shur. They traveled in this desert for three days without finding any water. Exodus 15:22 (NLT) The Israelites had just crossed the Red Sea unscathed. Not a single life was lost. The Egyptians? Annihilated. Talk …
Worship that Delights Him
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. Proverbs 15:8 (KJV) Eli, the high priest of Shiloh, had two sons, Hophni and Phineas, who served as priests in the Tabernacle. These men were corrupt and evil (1 Samuel 2 and 3). They used …
The Battle Is Not Yours
This is what the LORD says; Do not be afraid! Don’t be discouraged by this mighty army, for the battle is not yours, but God’s. 2 Chronicles 20:15 (NLT) Jehoshaphat faced an alarming adversary; the combined armies of Moab, Ammon, and some of the Meunim had declared war on Judah. 2 Chronicles 3:20 tells us …
Abide
“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 (ESV) “Apart from me you can do nothing.” Jesus’ words grate against our current culture’s gospel of self-empowerment. While society views dependence …
Strongholds
The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 2 Corinthians 10:4 (NIV) When the apostle Paul refers to strongholds, he is not speaking about stone structures but spiritual fortifications that try to exclude God or deny His existence; twisted arguments, warped …
Unfinished Creations
And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ returns. Philippians 1:6 (NLT) I have several unfinished paintings and needlework projects in my closet. I never seem to find the time or energy to pull them out …
When You’re at Your Lowest
Guest Post by C.A. Simonson “He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul.” (Psalm 23:2-3-NRSV) Many seek the next high with its wins and successes. Of course, everyone likes mountaintop experiences, but eventually, all must face reality. It’s easy to fall prey to insecurity and depression …
Faithful God
He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and lavishes his unfailing love on those who love him and obey his commands. Deuteronomy 7:9 (NLT) His face was streaked with tears and his bottom lip quivered as he sat behind the customer service desk. Somehow, in my rush to get …
THE KINDNESS OF GOD
There are times when I, like the dog, take a stance, bark my opinion, and feel all-knowing. In those moments of my ignorance, God waits with kindness and patience. When I’m all barked out and ready to listen, ready to be teachable, and ready to repent from my error, God speaks.