Their guy was in prison. It did not look good. One of their own had already suffered a state execution. That decision had gone down well with the establishment. The man in charge was keen to add their guy to the list. Although the festival meant a stay of execution, it was surely a matter […]
Read More Everybody Needs A Rhoda (Part 1)It wasn’t long after the disciples were getting over Jesus dealing with the storms on the outside, that they witnessed Jesus dealing with storms on the inside. The man could not be tamed. He could not be shackled. His home was among the dead and his reputation was known throughout the area. One of those […]
Read More Storms Inside and OutWhen you’ve been oppressed by the superpower of the day. When they have taken umbrage at your efforts for liberation and sent their mighty forces to bring you back in. When all of this is upon you, it’s understandable that you can feel a little anxious. When you’ve been oppressed by financial and mental pressures […]
Read More Gloriously TriumphantThe collection of Psalms would have informed you by now that there are plenty of good reasons for praise and worship. This particular Psalm gives another reason for worship and it is a tough reason to take. Worship from the pain of contempt. Enduring the pain of active insults and bitterness that’s experienced. It is […]
Read More Psalm 123 – Mercy From ContemptThis Psalm is listed as a petition. You can see why from the start to the finish of this brief piece. The Psalmist doesn’t need to mess about with the issue, he is surrounded by those seeking his downfall, there are those who would relish in his demise, but as a servant of God, the […]
Read More Psalm 70 – Help Me For Your Sake, O GodThe Psalmist wrings out seemingly every ounce of trust in the light of the pain he is going through. His declaration of trust and worship are not made lightly at all. This plea in the agony, remains something amazing to read and learn from. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More Psalm 69 – Plea in the AgonySometimes I read these Psalms and imagine modern scenarios of these ancient songs. For example with this one, I was thinking about a saint working in an office where their colleagues are constantly gossiping against this saint. You know how it is. Because our saint is happily minding her business and being of use in […]
Read More Psalm 64 – Way Back Then And Right NowIt’s tragic that so many make the claim that they speak or act for God not truly understanding Him and His ways. So many atrocities and devious things done for the God they truly do not know. It makes it all the more important to know Him, trust Him, care for the things He cares […]
Read More Psalm 56 – When Facing Opposition The One Thing To Know“The Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be my God, the Rock, my Savior!” (2 Samuel 22:47 NIV) There are a lot of songs that captures the imagination, the one written by David expressed in the twenty-second chapter of 2 Samuel should be one to stir anyone. Here is a song that reveals […]
Read More Sam’s 2nd Epic 22 – David’s Song… Out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. This journey was not my idea. It was my heart’s deepest desire, but years of mental slavery made it a pipe dream. Those years of slavery in the land that looked to define me in its pomp and power almost crushed any sense of hope. […]
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