How blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God. Psalm 146:5 Is In – It’s certainly commonplace for us to say we hope in the Lord, but we might be surprised to find the Jewish prayer book doesn’t render the thought this way. The same…
Therefore, my heart is glad and my glory rejoices; also my flesh shall rest in confidence. Psalm 16:9 Therefore – Why are you glad? Why do you rejoice? Why do you rest in confidence (not “rest in peace” – not yet, I hope)? David has a very good reason for proclaiming these things, but we…
in much endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distresses 2 Corinthians 6:4 Endurance – Frankly, I’m tore down. I can’t remember when I have been so tired. Every part of my body aches. I have a hard time thinking. I just want to go to sleep. Does that sound like you? It wouldn’t surprise me. …
