The words of King Lemuel. An oracle that his mother taught him: … An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. (Proverbs 31:1,10) This is a king. A king reciting what his mother told him. There’s stuff about wine and strong drink. There’s stuff about defending the rights of the …
He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and awesome is his name! The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! (Psalm 111:9-10) He sent redemption to his people – a ransom for the release …
The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy; they are established forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness. (Psalm 111:7-8) The things he does are faithful. Usually I think of a person being faithful. Faithful is loyal, trustworthy, keeping promises. Things like that. How can actions …
He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever. He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the inheritance of the nations. (Psalm 111:5-6) This section still talks about the awesome things he does, but it seems to single out “his people” here. Food to those …
Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever. He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and merciful. (Psalm 111:3-4) These verses continue to talk about God’s work. Splendor can also be translated vigor. Sometimes it’s easy to think of God’s work as a more …
Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them. Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever. (Psalm 111:2-3) This Psalm focuses on God’s work. So let’s start looking at the picture it paints. First, the word great doesn’t just mean big. The meaning also …
Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. (Psalm 111:1) The word praise can also mean shine or boast. It paints an interesting picture. We don’t usually think of boasting as a positive thing. We complain about someone’s boasting. But …
When I went to the ER I was told that shingles is caused by stress and sleep deprivation. In other words, I need to learn to live differently. Bad habits had built up over the years – I hurt myself. Most of my stress has been from things I have no control over – like …
Poor Muffy has had a terrible morning. The county decided today was the perfect time to cut the grass around the pond next to our house. And I was vacuuming inside at the same time. She has always been sure that the mowers were going to swallow her up. And the kitty-eating vacuum tries to …
The last couple of vacations have been really hard. In January there was some awful thing I caught from our grandson. Then there was the spring vacation … shingles. We have been joking that maybe we should forget the V word and just schedule two week’s sick leave. Anyway, in the midst of suffering, I …
