Trouble is guaranteed in this life, but what a comfort that we need not go through this life without the peace of our Savior, Jesus Christ. He made a way for the disciples’ peace, speaking purposefully to them, and so He speaks purposefully to us through His Scripture. Even in the midst of trouble and great grief, the time and testimony of fellow believers prove that the peace of Christ emboldens Christians to take heart and even sing. Perhaps that is one reason I love both of these songs so much. ‘It is Well’ is one of the songs I would play for my grandma while she lay in bed with cancer. This song was born out of comfort in grief and has in turn comforted so many like me. The second song, ‘Christ the Sure and Steady Anchor’ speaks of the hope He gives in salvation. We hope as those who already know the answer, yes, He has, and, yes, He will.
Tag: refuge
Refuge
“Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your… Continue reading Refuge
Seeking Whole-heartedly
“For thus says the Lord: When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will visit you, and I will fulfill to you my promise and bring you back to this place. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future… Continue reading Seeking Whole-heartedly
What I Need to Know
When do I need refuge? When I am afraid. When someone, or some situation, or some sin, or some other worry is pressing on me. In that moment, what I want most to know how everything will be resolved. I want to know, "what will happen?" As with many others, however, what I want most to know is not what I need most to know.
Psalm 34:17-18
When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:17-18 These verses lead me to ask myself, "Self, when do you cry for help? At night when fears and fatigue start their vicious… Continue reading Psalm 34:17-18
Psalm 34:8
Oh taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! Psalm 34:8 In all of His works, the LORD shows Himself to be good. Always. Without fail. But those who do not run to Him, who do not taste, who do not seek will only look from… Continue reading Psalm 34:8
Psalm 34:4-7
I sought the LORD and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed. Psalm 34:4-5 After opening the Psalm with a heart and mouth full of praise to God, the psalmist goes back and gives reason to his praise:… Continue reading Psalm 34:4-7
Saturday Song: Rock of Ages
Rock of ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee; Let the water and the blood, From Thy wounded side which flowed, Be of sin the double cure, Save from wrath and make me pure. Could my tears forever flow, Could my zeal no respite know, These for sin could not atone… Continue reading Saturday Song: Rock of Ages
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