Had the Lord Not Been on Our Side (4/20)

Daily Notes & Observations

Thought from today’s Bible reading from Psalm 121, 123-125, 128, 130. “‘Had it not been the Lord who was on our side,’ Let Israel now say, ‘Had it not been the Lord who was on our side when men rose up against us, then they would have swallowed us alive, when their anger was kindled […]

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The Christian’s Walk

Walking

In the Scriptures, the term walk is often used to describe the way in which we conduct our lives. God expects His people to conduct their lives in a certain way. Paul wrote to the brethren in Colossae about this: “So that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him […]

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"They Shall Share Alike" (4/19)

Daily Notes & Observations

Thought from today’s Bible reading from 1 Samuel 28-31; Psalm 18. When David pursued the Amalekites, he left “two hundred who were too exhausted” and carried on with the remaining four hundred men who were with him (1 Samuel 30:10). After they were victorious, they returned to the men who had been left behind. “When […]

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"Willingly I Will Sacrifice to You" (4/18)

Daily Notes & Observations

Thought from today’s Bible reading from Psalm 17, 35, 54, 63. “Willingly I will sacrifice to You; I will give thanks to Your name, O Lord, for it is good” (Psalm 54:6). While God commands men to obey Him, He wants us to do so willingly, not under compulsion. In this psalm, David expressed his […]

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"The Lord Will Repay Each Man For His Righteousness" (4/17)

Daily Notes & Observations

Thought from today’s Bible reading from 1 Samuel 25-27. As Saul pursued David, David had several opportunities to kill the king and save himself. Yet each time, David refused to kill Saul. Notice his explanation why on this occasion: “The Lord will repay each man for his righteousness and his faithfulness; for the Lord delivered […]

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I Am For Peace, They Are For War (4/16)

Daily Notes & Observations

Thought from today’s Bible reading from Psalm 56, 120, 140-142. “Too long has my soul had its dwelling with those who hate peace. I am for peace, but when I speak, they are for war” (Psalm 120:6-7). The Scriptures say there is “a time for war and a time  for peace” (Ecclesiastes 3:8). Neither one […]

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Who is the Man Who Desires Life? (4/15)

Daily Notes & Observations

Thought from today’s Bible reading from Psalm 7, 27, 31, 34, 52. “Who is the man who desires life and loves length of days that he may see good? Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit. Depart from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it” (Psalm 34:12-14). Who desires […]

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