Savoring the Scripture

The first time I heard the song He Leadeth Me we were in a church that I loved. I loved the people, the preaching, the shared love for the Word, and as we sang this song, which points faithfully to the sovereign leading of God in our lives, the words were sweet truths that I sang heartily, and it quickly became a favorite hymn. There have since been moves and job changes that have led us various places, and a couple in particular that were more challenging. In two such places, the first Sunday after a significant change, the hymn that was sung was this one. I do not believe in coincidence, so I saw this as God’s kindness to encourage me that even when changes have been difficult, moves hard, and I have wrestled with contentment, He is in fact leading.  He leadeth me: O blessed thought! O words with heavenly comfort fraught! Whate’er I do, where’er I be,  Still ‘tis God’s hand that leadeth me.  As believers, we do not navigate this world alone. We do not direct our own ste...

Psalm 31 A Broken Vessel Faith is the foundation of prayer. Charles Spurgeon In this world affected by the curse, there are many that are vulnerable. The vulnerable are those who are more susceptible to physical, mental, or emotional harm for a variety of reasons. For some it could be because of their age, young or old, or because of their position in their job or family, or worse, because someone has some kind of power or influence over them and is using it in a sinful way. Let’s pray for those who are in vulnerable situations, crying out to the Lord to see their need, strengthen their heart, and deliver them. Deliver Me! 31:1-5 In you, O Lord, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me! Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily! Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me! For you are my rock and my fortress; and for your name's sake you lead me and guide me; you take me out of the net they have hidden for me, for you are my ref...