Devotions
Input-based Religion (Psalm 25)
Human beings thrive on predictability. Life is so much simpler when things operate according to set rules and when outcomes are guaranteed by the level of input. Consider the world of sport. Sport is attractive because of its unambiguity. Teams are easily identifiable...
Guarding Intimacy (Psalm 24)
In our consideration of Psalm 11, we noted a distinction between divine transcendence and divine immanence. That psalm shows us that God is both transcendent (a strong and sovereign ruler over all) and immanent (an intimate comfort to his covenant people). Psalm 24...
Life Without Lack (Psalm 23)
Familiarity breeds contempt, they say. When we become familiar with someone or something, we can miss the incredibly wonderful and unique things that person or thing has to offer. Psalm 23 is a case in point. This is without a doubt the most beloved of all the psalms...
Doubt and Truth (Psalm 22)
A well-known, highly respected pastor writes, For some reason, we think of doubt and worry as “small” sins. But when a Christian displays unbelief or an inability to cope with life, he is saying to the world, “My God cannot be trusted,” and that kind of disrespect...
Thanking God for Our Rulers (Psalm 21)
One of the most helpful disciplines for prayer is learning to pray the Bible. Praying the Psalms is a prime way of learning this discipline. Christopher Ash observes, “If you want your prayer life to be shaped by the word of God—as I hope you do!—you cannot do better...
We Have the Power (Psalm 20)
The story is told of a seasoned woodsman who was accustomed to cutting wood the traditional way with his manual handsaw. He strongly resisted advances in electrical technology to make his job easier. One day, a local hardware owner persuaded him to purchase an...