It is believed that worshippers recited the songs of ascent as they journeyed up the road to Jerusalem to celebrate their annual religious festivals. The author of Psalm 132 calls on fellow Israelites to beseech God in prayer for blessings upon their nation because of David’s faithful commitment to God. David had made great sacrificesContinue reading “Psalm Saturday | God Delivers on His Promises”
Sunday Prayer | Have I Not Commanded You?
I’ve prayed the words of Joshua 1:9 a lot this week. Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened. Do not be dismayed. You and I are in a spiritual war, whether we realize it or not. Discouragement, discontentment, and divisiveness abound. People are hurting, carrying burdens they shouldn’t need to carry, yet that’s theContinue reading “Sunday Prayer | Have I Not Commanded You?”
Psalm Saturday | Humbly Believe in God
What comes to your mind when you think about God? Our thoughts, motives, and actions reveal who we really are and speak volumes about our attitudes, beliefs, and values. A short, but powerful stanza amid the Song of Ascents, Psalm 131, David speaks about his humble dependence on the Lord as he exhorts Israel toContinue reading “Psalm Saturday | Humbly Believe in God”

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