God of refuge

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though its waters roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with its swelling.SelahThere is a river whose streams shall … More God of refuge

Opening the gates

“Thus says the LORD to His anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have held— tosubdue nations before him and loose the armor of kings, to open before him the double doors,so that the gates will not be shut: ‘I will go before you and make the crooked places straight; I will break in pieces … More Opening the gates

Light has dawned

Now when Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, He departed to Galilee. And leaving Nazareth, He came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the regions of Zebulun and Naphtali, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying:“The land of Zebulun and the land … More Light has dawned

Send out Your Light

Oh, send out Your light and Your truth! Let them lead me; Let them bring me to Your holy hill and to Your tabernacle.Then I will go to the altar of God, to God my exceeding joy; And on the harp I will praise You, O God, my God. (Psalms 43:3-4)

Behold His beauty

The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?When the wicked came against me to eat up my flesh, my enemies and foes, they stumbled and fell.Though an army may encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; … More Behold His beauty

The higher goal

Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but … More The higher goal