Road Trip
Psalm 127 – Unless The Lord
Psalm 127 reminds us that everything we build ultimately depends upon God’s blessing. Whether we are building a career, raising a family, serving in ministry, or pursuing any other goal, we should work faithfully without believing the results ultimately depend on us. Because God remains faithful even when we stop working, we can rest instead of being consumed by anxiety. And when God places blessings in our lives, we should recognize them as gifts to be received gratefully rather than…
Psalm 124 – When God Is on Your Side
Psalm 124 asks a humbling question: Where would we be if the Lord had not been on our side? David looks back at Israel’s dangers and recognizes that their survival was ultimately not because of their strength, wisdom, or ability, but because God delivered them. The same truth applies to Christians today: sometimes God delivers us from trials, and sometimes He carries us through them, but in Christ our troubles never get the final word. Because Jesus has saved us,…
Psalm 122 – Glad To Be Here
Psalm 122 gives us a picture of what God’s people should look like when they gather together: joyful, united, and committed to one another’s good. Rather than viewing church as a building or something we simply attend, this sermon challenges us to see the church as God’s people gathered around Jesus Christ. Because Jesus brings us into God’s presence, makes us one people, and gives us true peace, we can gladly gather, stand together, and actively contribute to the health…
Psalm 121 – The God Who Keeps You
Life’s journey includes dangers, uncertainties, and circumstances we cannot control. Psalm 121 teaches us to lift our eyes beyond our problems and look to the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth, for help. God is our Keeper who never sleeps, remains near through both the brightness of day and the darkness of night, and preserves his people through every trial. This does not mean Christians will never suffer, but it does mean that nothing can separate believers from the…
Psalm 120 – A Bumpy Road
Psalm 120 begins the Songs of Ascents, a collection of psalms traditionally associated with travelers journeying to Jerusalem. Like those ancient pilgrims, Christians are traveling through a world that is not their true home, and the road will sometimes be difficult. The psalmist shows us how to respond when we experience lies, conflict, disappointment, and opposition. Instead of despairing, we should pray; instead of seeking revenge, we should trust God’s justice; and instead of settling into this world, we should…