It takes some guts to request to be sought, especially if that search will be conducted by God Almighty. Today, we'll hear of an invitation by a human to the Divine: seek me, discover me, find me. The first question is practical: will I allow myself to be geographically discovered? The second is more dramatic: will I allow myself to be spiritually discovered? Join me for 7 minutes to hear a human make such a request. Please subscribe.
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It takes some guts to request to be sought, especially if that search will be conducted by God Almighty. Today, we'll hear of an invitation by a human to the Divine: seek me, discover me, find me. The first question is practical: will I allow myself to be geographically discovered? The second is more dramatic: will I allow myself to be spiritually discovered? Join me for 7 minutes to hear a human make such a request. Please subscribe.
It takes some guts to request to be sought, especially if that search will be conducted by God Almighty. Today, we'll hear of an invitation by a human to the Divine: seek me, discover me, find me. The first question is practical: will I allow myself to be geographically discovered? The second is more dramatic: will I allow myself to be spiritually discovered? Join me for 7 minutes to hear a human make such a request. Please subscribe.
If your life knows some trouble, perhaps you will find a partner in Ps119. The psalmist knows trouble. But it doesn't stop there. He also knows his Bible. He also knows the character and the actual Person of God. So, don't just stop with the trouble. This hard work isn't for sissies. Subscribe and comment and appreciate: https://youtu.be/EY0zz4Un-Y4
Ps 119:151 makes an audacious claim: YOU ARE NEAR, O LORD We must then ask: when exactly is God near? What is going on? What are the circumstances and when is this nearness experienced? Listen to a sliver of this grand psalm to discover WHEN GOD is NEAR. https://youtu.be/co8gwM5B9Uo
One of the great beauties of Ps119 is TROUBLE. It pulls no punches. It faces the reality of life head on. Trouble is here. Then what? Join me in Ps119 for 6 minutes and let's find out what we might do when "trouble has found me out". https://youtu.be/VGiyAEnPLyM
The guy who wrote Psalm 119 reports that he loves God's communication more than GOLD, pure Gold. At current pricing, that is more than $4000 per ounce. It is precious. By that, I mean the metal and the message; the shiny stuff and the Scripture. Both are treasures, but only one lasts. God's oration is more valuable than our most rare ore. God's sovereignty is of greater worth than any sovereigns. God's declaration is more precious than all the doubloons out there. See ...
We all get to decide how inclined or not inclined we set our heart towards the Bible. Ps119 instructs us to deal with the Bible by inclining our hearts toward it. We do this demonstratively: that is, with our affections, and lovedirectionally: we allow the Word to help change our directiondesperately: if there were any other plan b, we wouldn't have to throw ourselves so desperately upon Him. But there is not. We MUST so incline our hearts.So let's lean into Him as we are co...
Oh, How I Love Your _________. Can you guess it from Ps119? Oh, how I love Your Law. It is my delight. It is my LIFE, my PROTECTION. It is my favor. It is useful and practical in life. It helps with every step. Your word is sweet to me, sweeter than honey. I delight in your law Oh, how I love Your Word. Subscribe! https://youtu.be/AuPJ5OBZCDQ
I notice Two things regarding what the psalmist desires: 1. You cannot see it NOW (except in promise) 2. You cannot see it HERE (except in shadow) So the TIMING is: Not now, not yet. and the LOCATION is Not here. The object of his ambitions are other worldly and slightly delayed. Let us respond in knowledge and in faith and in agreement. Subscribe. https://youtu.be/dlpD911xXNw
What if God’s hands have made my hands? If God even made my pinkie, it changes everything. If my hands are made by HIM, then what these hands do regarding work; what these hands consider regarding who these hands hold, and to WHO THESE HANDS ARE RAISED IN WORSHIP is all affected. Who made your pinkie? If it was you, you can skip the next part. If it wasn't you, then listen carefully to the next 7 minutes. It changes everything. Subscribe to change everything tomorrow too. https://...
We have got some big questions to throw at a big Psalm. In fact, one might call these the BIGGEST questions for the biggest Psalm. Will there be suffering and will I suffer? (yes) Will I get the big prize? (yes. If no, receive Him today!) Will I be alone in all of this? (no) Join me for 7 minutes to throw the big questions together. Subscribe on Youtube and comment. https://youtu.be/h4wueWygCJM
Is there anything good that can come of suffering? Our psalmist points us towards two unexpected benefits: 1.Our growth. Suffering can develop and change us for the better. 2. Our gratefulness. This is obviously a big-ask. Can we actually be grateful for the suffering because of the fruit it can yield? If you are suffering, this one is for you. Subscribe and comment: https://youtu.be/4iE7RSwXppw
Soldiers when they are being overwhelmed by an enemy will sometimes call in an airstrike very near their position. It is called being “danger-close”. Alternatively, we have a strong, faithful, loving God who is “shadow-close” That I get to sing in recognition. I get to remember this. Not everybody enjoys this intimate fellowship with the Lord. Not everyone stands in the SHADOW of the Almighty. Listen
We will have an antidote towards the ever-present disease in our culture today, DOOMSCROLLING. How will we get our eyes to turn away from worthless things? What are they going to turn TOWARD? Join me for 7 minutes in Ps119 to find out! Then comment gracefully and subscribe on YouTube. https://youtu.be/qNCJWvvF4zo
I was kindly tricked into pursuing Psalm 119. It is the longest Psalm. Who knew? It is the longest psalm to love. It is the longest psalm of love for the Word. Therefore, it is the longest psalm of love for the Lord. I am glad I was tricked into hearing Psalm 119. You can be too. Join me for 7 minutes as we hear the beat of this song https://youtu.be/OE-SZX8yWyM
How can a young man keep their zipper PURE? You will struggle with porn unless you love something more. Q: Can a young man or woman keep their way pure? A: Not unless you love something more. We dedicate ourselves for a reason. I study YOUR ways so that it may affect MY ways. ie: that it may actually be of some HELP. Listen for some practical help with one of the biggest issues of our day. https://youtu.be/aiiPmDZnUiE
Join me as I invite the good Lord to search me and know my thoughts. We'll use Ps139 as a template for this invitation. Ironically, He already knows every bit of me, but at least some of the importance of this beautiful psalm is the INVITATION. He INVITES us to invite Him in for an inspection. Please come. https://youtu.be/BrgLyGZqfx8
Sometimes we think and do things that are not pleasing to God, but as of yet, they do not displease us. Psalm 139 has a fix for that: Search me. Know me. See if there are any grievous ways. Now WHY would I want to undergo such uncomfortable examination? Because there is something BETTER. Listen 7 minutes to find out what it is.
The value with which you hold the thoughts of God can be gauged by the vigor of the behaviors you have towards them. Your esteem of the thoughts of God are betrayed by your interest in the efforts you display for them. God calls us toward having a curiosity for His thoughts. How are you doing in pursuing this treasure? Listen 7 minutes. https://youtu.be/MkdLADXEkwU
The greatest witness to me of the existence of God, is the existence of ME. One thing we surely cannot forget is that I did not make myself. One thing we surely cannot fail to notice is that I am wonderfully made. What if it were really true that God formed my parts and gave me life. If so, this changes everything. Join me for 7 minutes to see where all your parts came from. https://youtu.be/01CrZm3qAUA
How do people respond to the intimacy of an all-knowing God? Well, they squirm and run if Psalm 139 is any indication. And how effective is the hiding? Totally ineffective. After using every trick in the book of darkness, speed and distance, we find a little tap on our shoulder of God saying, "I'm right here to lead and/or to hold." Squirm a bit with me for 7 minutes: https://youtu.be/NePkRol0Nmc
It takes some guts to request to be sought, especially if that search will be conducted by God Almighty. Today, we'll hear of an invitation by a human to the Divine: seek me, discover me, find me. The first question is practical: will I allow myself to be geographically discovered? The second is more dramatic: will I allow myself to be spiritually discovered? Join me for 7 minutes to hear a human make such a request. Please subscribe.
