My journey through the bible

Psalm 138 is one of the most encouraging Psalms.  It is written by David.  He is a man after God's own heart.   David is praising God for answering his prayers.   This Psalm is filled with some amazing truths. In this Psalm, verse 3 is my favorite one.  Psalm 138:3 - “In the day when I cried out, You answered me, And made me bold with strength in my soul.” This Psalm is not only encouraging.  It is also inspiring.  It speaks of whole hearted praise for God, worship of His holiness, God's loving kindness and truth, the power of God's word, God's ways, and so much more.   This verse highlights two blessings that came when he cried out to the Lord: 1.  “In the day when I cried out, You answered me” David acknowledges that God heard and responded to his prayer. The answer may not always come in the way or timing we expect, but God listens to the cries of His people.  God is always there for me, I just need to seek Him.  G...

  Renewed Strength for the Weary Isaiah 40:31 But Those Who Hope In The Lord Will Renew Their Strength. They Will Soar On Wings Like Eagles; They Will Run And Not Grow Weary, They Will Walk And Not Be Faint.      Isaiah 40:31 is like a cool breeze on a tired day. It meets us right where our strength runs out and reminds us that God’s power begins where ours ends. This verse isn’t a call to try harder. It is an invitation to rely deeper.      The people Isaiah wrote to were weary, worn out by waiting, and unsure if they had anything left. God answers their fear with a picture of an eagle rising into the wide sky. Eagles don’t keep flapping endlessly. They ride the wind. They lean into the invisible strength beneath their wings. That is what hope in God feels like: not a forced effort, but a lifted one.      “Renew their strength” tells us something beautiful. God doesn’t hand us a quick boost; He gives us new power, fresh energy, and a ...