Psalm 31 The Message 311-2I run to you,God; I run for dear life. Don’t let me down! Take me seriously this time! Get down on my level and listen, and please—no procrastination! Your granite cave a hiding place, your high cliff nest a place of safety. ...
Psalm 3-36 New Catholic Bible Book I—Psalms 3–41[a] Psalm 3[b] Trust in God in Time of Danger 1 A psalm of David. When he was fleeing from his son Absalom. 2 O Lord, how great is the number of my enemies, how many are those who rise up against me.3 How numerous are ...
For I hear the slander of many; there is terror on every side. They conspire against me and plot to take my life.King James BibleFor I have heard the slander of many: fear was on every side: while they took counsel together against me, they devised to take away my life.New King ...
All humanity finds shelter in the shadow of your wings.English Standard VersionHow precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings.Berean Standard BibleHow precious is Your loving devotion, O God, that the children of men take refuge ...
the coming of Jesus the Messiah, but in its ideas, expressions, and applications it points to the Good Shepherd who is the Messiah. Let's ponder together the beauty of the Psalm and the life and work of the Good Shepherd, who is also the Great Shepherd resurrected and dwelling in heaven...
Every tribe and nation will hear the message of God's grace. Just before ascending into heaven Jesus said to His disciples, "you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the...
procrastination, and distracted priorities. In Jeremiah 20:9, when the prophet’s persecution brought him to a breaking point, he exclaimed: “His Word is in my heart like a fire.” Later in Jeremiah 23:29, we read: “My message is like fire or like a hammer that shatters rock, is ...
It was truly an inspired vision and a way to share the message of hope and G-do’s love and mercy to His people. It is the national symbol of Israel and has become his signature inside each bomb shelter. “The menorah is a sign of the victory of the Jews over their enemies. It ...
Psalm 121 is one of the “songs of ascents,” 120-134. Tribes of Israelites went up to Jerusalem to worship (Deut. 16:16, Psalm 24:3, 122:4, Neh. 3:15, 1 Kings 12:28, etc.). My colleague Clint McCann writes in The New Interpreter’s Bible,“While certainty is not possible...
Thus began this crazy journey with Jesus of the last 23 years. Like many, I was a very enthusiastic beginner. I read the Bible and lots of books on the Christian life. I attended church and I led Bible studies and I served in many ways. It was exhilarating! I was fascinated. God ...