Devotions
Preaching to Yourself (Psalm 43)
Psalm 43 strikes us exactly where we live. The writer felt deep, abiding conflict. On the one hand, he seemed confident that God would vindicate, defend, and deliver him (v. 1) because he had taken refuge in God (v. 2a). On the other hand, he felt as if God had...
Check Your Engine (Psalm 42)
Some time ago, while driving back from running an errand, I noticed that the check engine light in my dashboard did not turn off as it usually does once the engine has started. It was the first time this light had remained illumined, which prompted me to drive...
Highlighter Christianity (Psalm 41)
Any well-instructed, Reformed Christian will tell you that we do not earn God’s favour by righteous living. Our standing before God depends entirely on the righteousness of Jesus Christ. At the same time, we Scripture suggests that God does expect his people to live...
A Devoted Heart (Psalm 40)
The Old Testament contains a great deal of direction on how God wanted to be worshipped. The second command makes it clear that he must be worshipped on his terms, not ours (Exodus 20:4–6). To this end, he gave a great deal of instruction regarding acceptable worship....
Memento Mori (Psalm 39)
Second-century Christian writer, Tertullian, claims that, during his triumphal procession after battle, a slave would sit behind a victorious Roman general, holding a crown over his head, and whispering softly, “Respice post te. Hominem te memento.” Roughly...
Confession (Psalm 38)
Have you ever felt that God is hiding his face from you? That he is bitterly disappointed with you and therefore withdrawing his presence from you? What was he cause of that feeling? More likely than not, you felt like that because you were guilty of some sin. We are...