An opportunity to run to God
... in Psalms 25:3 “none who have faith in God will ever be disgraced for trusting him”. When it feels like there is no hope, let that be an opportunity to run to God, for he is our refuge. In him we are safe. ...
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The most shameful and stigmatized death: death on the cross
... you are talked about because of these, do people encourage you to seek refuge where God would not approve? Do you feel “beaten” by these things you never asked for that wreak havoc every time, but you ...
The Throne of Grace
... were virtually known by every Israelite; Kedesh, Hebron, Shechem, Bezer, Golan and Ramoth (Joshua 20:7-8). They were called Cities of Refuge and were easily accessible with smooth roads, good bridges as ...
I surrender all
“Submit to God’s royal son, or he will become angry, and you will be destroyed in the midst of all your activities – for his anger flares up in an instant. But what joy for all who take refuge in ...
Developing an attitude of thanksgiving and gratitude
... from the hands of his enemies and Saul. The metaphors used by David in verses two to three – rock, fortress, deliverer, shield, horn of salvation, stronghold, and refuge – shows that David had an intimate ...
Do not be afraid
... joyous moments as well as challenging times. As Christians, our only refuge in times of difficulty is God (Psalm 18:2). God has promised on several occasions in scriptures to be with us and fight our battles ...
Are you defended?
... in this unfavorable world. Would you join the Psalmist to sing?
‘The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.
He is my shield and the horn of my ...
Developing an attitude of thanksgiving and gratitude
... from the hands of his enemies and Saul. The metaphors used by David in verses two to three – rock, fortress, deliverer, shield, horn of salvation, stronghold, and refuge – shows that David had an intimate ...
The message of the cross
“Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole.” (NIV) Galatians 3:13
In all my devotional writings, the messages ...
Why do bad things sometimes happen to good people?
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Similarly, many blame God for the challenges they go through, forgetting the words of the Psalmist in Psalm 46:1-3 “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will ...