In the previous installment of our series, we embarked on a journey through Psalm 49, uncovering the wisdom woven into its verses. We learned that believing ourselves to be the exception—thinking that the rules don’t apply to us—is a perilous pitfall, likely to set us on a course towards life’s ruin. The cross of Christ proves that God sees fallen …
“Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?” Psalm 2:1 Devotion: Anger is a universal experience, a response to the recognition that something is not right in the world. Living in this imperfect world, it becomes apparent that things are far from ideal. However, our experience of anger often takes a wrong turn. We may direct our …
The Titanic Imagine it’s 1912, and you’re preparing to board the Titanic, touted as the unsinkable ship. The confidence you feel is unparalleled, and you’re ready for the voyage of a lifetime. Days pass with joy and excitement. But little do you know, the ship has been receiving iceberg warnings. Despite the warnings, your trust in the ship’s invincibility remains …
“… for the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.” Psalm 1:6 Devotion: As humans, the desire to be known and remembered holds significant weight. Achievements such as induction into a hall of fame or the retirement of a jersey number symbolize a special acknowledgment of one’s contributions. Conversely, there are instances …
“The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away. Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous;” Psalm 1:4-5 Devotion: There exists a profound distinction between those who take delight in the law of the Lord and those who reject God. Those who absorb the Bible …
“He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.” Psalm 1:3 Devotion: In Psalm 1:1-2, the Bible portrays a blessed person who refuses to heed the counsel of the wicked or shape their life according to the ways of …
“…but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.” Psalm 1:2 Devotion: The Bible discusses the law of God in both a broad and narrow sense. In a broad context, it serves as shorthand for the entire Bible, while in a more specific sense, it represents God’s just demands. The …
“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers;” Psalm 1:1 Devotion: Everyone yearns for a blessed life, whether or not we explicitly articulate it. We desire happiness, fullness, and peace—a state of being truly blessed. For those who acknowledge God as …
