Before discussing Psalm 105, let’s review Hebrews 6:17, 19a. . . God also bound himself with an oath, so that those who received the promise could be perfectly sure that he would never change his mind … This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls (NLT). God always keeps His promises. Psalm 105 […]
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In every way we try to show that we are good servants of God. We do not give up when there is much trouble, and things go wrong, and things are hard (2 Corinthians 6:4, Worldwide English [WE]). Regular readers of Interruptions note that I like dogs, and my wife likes cats. Those same regular
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well (Psalm 139:14, ESV). I became acquainted with Dr. Paul Brand because he co-wrote a book with Philip Yancey entitled Fearfully and Wonderfully Made. Paul Brand was a hand surgeon who pioneered hand reconstructive surgery with
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But even before I was born, God chose me and called me by his marvelous grace. Then it pleased him to reveal his Son to me so that I would proclaim the Good News about Jesus to the Gentiles (Galatians 1:15-16, NLT). Jesus called Paul to preach the gospel to the Gentiles. Paul’s calling was clear
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Let us test and examine our ways and return to the Lord! (Lamentations 3:40, ESV). I was recently asked about the major lessons I’ve learned as a pastor for 49 years. Great question! I answered. . . Every pastor and all Christians will go through three significant tests. The test of faith, the test of spiritual
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Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit (Ephesians 5:18, NIV). Dealing with difficult times, we can either walk in the flesh or be filled with the Spirit. We might say after a tense moment, “I need a drink,” but have we said during trials, “I need to
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Most Saturdays, I write an Interruption on a Psalm with the number of the Psalm included in the title. Today’s Interruption should be titled Psalms on Saturday ~ Psalm 39. But there’s a fascinating verse in this psalm. . . Leave me alone so I can smile again before I am gone and exist no
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Mercy withholds what we deserve, and grace gives us what we don’t deserve. Grace and mercy reveal the fullness of God’s love. In Romans 12, the Apostle Paul pens one of the great practical living chapters in the Bible. This chapter has three sections. The first starts with mercy when Paul says, “By the mercies
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I memorized Romans 12 (NASB) in 1974, and the chapter became a mainstay in my life. Let’s read it today. (Go ahead, I’ll wait.) The chapter has three sections. The first begins with the word “mercy.” The second “grace,” and the third “love.” A scholar said. . . When considering Romans 12, remember that mercy
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Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable (Psalm 145:3, ESV). One of my favorite phrases during morning devotions is, “God is Great!” When considering God, the word “great” must be used. One of my favorite songs, written by Chris Tomlin, is “How Great is our God!” For inspiration, watch this
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