“Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.” (Psa. 90:1-2, Moses)
Moses must have been thinking back to his conversation with God at the scene of the burning bush when he wrote that part of his prayer. (more…)
In Psalm 87, the psalmist writes about the celebrated “city of God”, Zion.
“He has founded his city on the holy mountain. The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the other dwellings of Jacob. Glorious things are said of you, O city of God.” (Psa. 87:1-3)
Verse 3 refers to Zion as the “city of God”, a place that God loves. Zion represents the city of David / Holy Temple of Jerusalem, as well as the eternal and spiritual city Zion, where Jesus will reign forever- the heavenly Jerusalem or city of the Living God. (more…)
“But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.’” (1 Sam. 16:7)
I wanted to share the 10 main points that a speaker shared this weekend at a Men’s Retreat I attended. The theme was “Men of Godly Character”. Of course all of these apply to women as well. (more…)
“How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.” (Psalm 84:1)
“Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you.” (v4)
On Sundays around the world, people gather in church buildings and homes worshiping the Lord. (more…)
“If my people would only listen to me, if Israel would only follow my ways, how quickly would I subdue their enemies and turn my hand against their foes!” (Psa. 81:13-14)
God was waiting for Israel to repent and turn back to Him. He wanted to restore them and bless them w/ His covenant promises, but they were in no position to receive His blessing. (more…)
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