It is wonderfully shocking that the last verse of the longest celebration of God’s word (Psalm 119) would plead for rescue from straying from the very word he loves.
“I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant,
for I do not forget your commandments.” Psalm 119:176
This is the story of the whole Old Testament. “God, come seek us. Save us. We are so helpless to save ourselves. We need a Savior.”
Satisfaction is a term often used in relation to earthly possessions. But what if our real satisfaction depends on all God is for us in Christ? Today on Solid Joys, John Piper explores how faith embraces God’s fullness.
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Happy Father’s Day to every father and father figure putting in the work with strength, sacrifice, and love. May God continually strengthen you for the assignment He has given you.
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“The first mark of the upright heart is that it trembles at the word of the Lord.” Why is this the foundation of worship that is pleasing to God? Today on Solid Joys, John Piper explores Isaiah 66:2 and the critical role of contrite hearts..
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Does obedience secure your right standing with God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1–4 to explain why pardon comes before progress. https://t.co/WO3og1Fw5l
“I delight to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart.” Psalm 40:8
So the new covenant promise to write the law on our hearts is the preparation of a happy people.
How can a holy God say, “Fear not” to guilty people? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explains from Ezekiel 20:44 why God’s commitment to his name is the foundation of our hope. https://t.co/1E0iTQLSkB
Isaiah 28:21 NASBS
For the LORD will rise up as at Mount Perazim, He will be stirred up as in the valley of Gibeon, To do His task, His unusual task, And to work His work, His extraordinary work.
“One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple.” —Psalm 27:4
A recent statement by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez illuminates the Marxist ideology which continues to take hold of American politicians. Here are my thoughts.
This week, may your life be pleasing to the Lord. May He delight in your ways in Jesus precious name.
If you believe this put your Amen in the comments.
God bless you!
“In Christ, God does not grow tired of receiving you, because his forgiveness does not rise and fall with your performance. It rests on the unchanging worth of his Son, whose intercession never falters.” —Dan Cruver https://t.co/05Jht9COhl