“Walk about Zion, and go round about her: tell the towers thereof. Mark ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces; that ye may tell it to the generation following. For this God is our God forever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.” Psalm 48:12-14 Life is uncertain. None of us knows what tomorrow holds. Over the past few months, there have been many friends and acquaintances in my age group who have gone home to be with the Lord. So, I thank the Lord every morning for the day that He has given me. I have gone past the time that Moses wrote about in Psalm 90:10 “The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.”  In Psalm 48, the psalmist describes the glory and beauty of Zion, the city of the great king. He describes the towers, the bulwarks, and the beautiful palaces. Zion represents the church of Jesus Christ. What a privilege it is to know the Great King and be part of His kingdom! Consider These Blessings…

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof.”  Psalm 46:1-3 This Psalm is one I find myself reading often. It emphasizes the security of God’s people. When the world all around us is in turmoil, there is One who never fails. Nations may crumble, and great leaders may fall, but we can stand secure and firm on the foundation of God’s Word. This Psalm inspired Martin Luther to write that great hymn” “ “A mighty Fortress is our God A Bulwark never failing Our Helper He amid the flood Of mortal ills prevailing.” In verse four the writer paints a picture of the Church, the multitudes of people who form the body of Christ today. “There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.” After Jesus was crucified, buried, rose again, and ascended into the heavens, He poured out His Spirit on the Day…

“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.” Psalm 42:11 David went through many times of testing and one of the most discouraging was probably when his son Absalom tried to take over the kingdom from him. Forced to forsake his home and flee into the wilderness, he was homesick and weary. In the opening verses, he compares himself to the thirsty deer seeking a place to quench its thirst. With no royal duties to fill his time, memories of the gatherings to worship the Lord, occupied his thoughts. Instead of joy and praise, his heart was filled with longing. His trust and faith in God did not waver and verse eleven shows us how he handled this time of discouragement. There will be times when we all will face times of loneliness, discouragement, or just feeling like life is not worth living. Here are the steps David took to rise above his feelings. Number One – He asked himself a question: “Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art…

“He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends” Psalm 72:8 Today is Election Day here in Canada. Over two hundred and fifty years ago when leaders from the different provinces of our country met together to form Confederation, one of their first acts was to choose a name. Apparently, Psalm 72:8 inspired Sir Leonard Tilley: when he suggested “Dominion of Canada.” The designation of Dominion was dropped years ago, and many of the values and standards that existed when our country began have fallen by the wayside. Today our country will decide who will be the leader for the next four years. In Daniel chapter four we read the story of King Nebuchadnezzar. He was at the height of his power. Wars were over, and he felt secure because of his wisdom and power. He did not acknowledge that God had given him everything, and so God humbled him. Daniel 4:17 “…….. to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.” Psalm 47:7-8 states: “For God is…