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KINGSHIP AND KINSHIP – As the compilers of the Psalter put this Song of Ascents section together, they also wanted the pilgrims to remember those who went before them that made this all possible; especially King David’s passion for reverencing … Continue reading →

ARE YOU BEING SUCCESSFUL OR SIGNIFICANT – Adding to their various themes in the Song of Ascents, the compilers of the Psalter now choose a psalm that addresses the motivations for pursuing objects of need or desire. Although it is … Continue reading →

We should never make God a prisoner of our experiences, ideas, emotions or interpretations of life. We should not idolize events happening around us or in our lives as acts of God just because we cannot understand or make sense … Continue reading →

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HIS HAND IS ALWAYS THERE TO HOLD – In continuing the Song of Ascents, the compilers add another psalm that deals with the pilgrim’s testimony about what it is like to serve the Lord while living in a contrary society, … Continue reading →

WHOSE SORRY NOW! – The compilers of the Psalter and the Songs of Ascent have been emphasizing the family involvement in serving and worshiping God as their chosen way of life, in order to accomplish all that God has planned … Continue reading →

THROUGH IT ALL – The compilers of the Psalter wanted to continue the theme of family involvement as part of their Songs of Ascent. There is something unsettling when only one parent in a family is dedicated to God and … Continue reading →

YOU ARE MY EVERYTHING – The compilers of the Psalter, who collected the psalms to be used in the Songs of the Ascent, knew that the pilgrim was not in this for himself; he also needed to account for his … Continue reading →

DREAMS CAN COME TRUE – As in the previous psalm, the possibility of some pilgrims being sidetracked and becoming distracted on their journey is addressed again. Only this time, the compilers of the Songs of Ascent wanted to choose a … Continue reading →

If you’ve ever said you want to know God better or that you want to know more about Him, just remember this: all we know about God is what He has revealed. There is no way to discover something about … Continue reading →