Yearly Archives: 2017

In 1 Samuel I just read of the people demanding a king…

“But the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel. And they said, “No! But there shall be a king over us, that we also may be like all the nations, and that our king may judge us and go out before us and fight our battles.””

‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭8:19-20‬ ‭ESV‬‬

http://bible.com/59/1sa.8.19-20.esv

Are we so very different? Don’t we want a human solution? Aren’t we often saying, “Oh, I don’t need God to handle this! I’ve got it.” Or “the government’s got it.” Or whomever. We turn to self or to fellow creatures rather than learning to depend on God.

Our Father sent Jesus to establish His kingdom.

On the first I began journaling a Psalm a day. When I figure out what that means, I’ll let you know. But I’m muddling through and finding blessing. This morning as I sit in the airport, this text jumped out at me so I’m copying it and praying through this section.

“But know that the Lord has set apart the godly for himself; the Lord hears when I call to him. Be angry, and do not sin; ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. Selah”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭4:3-4‬ ‭ESV‬‬

http://bible.com/59/psa.4.3-4.esv

I’m passing through London Heathrow today on my way…

to Budapest…

“Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth!”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭57:5‬ ‭ESV‬‬

http://bible.com/59/psa.57.5.esv