Tag Archives: Psalms

Oaths You Have Taken

In The Return of the King, Tolkien presents an incredibly moving scene where, in the face of certain destruction, the Beacons of Gondor are lit, calling for aid from their neighboring ally, Rohan. When King Théoden sees the beacons, he swiftly rallies the Rohirrim, the noble warriors sworn to answer his call. As the king’s nephew, Éomer, gives the command to summon riders from across the kingdom, he passionately proclaims: “Now is the hour! Riders of Rohan! Oaths you have taken, now fulfill them all!” This moment powerfully embodies the themes of honor, duty, and unwavering loyalty that define the Rohirrim. his moment powerfully embodies the themes of honor, duty, and unwavering loyalty that define the Rohirrim.

King David gives followers of God the same charge!

Absalom’s Vow

In 2 Samuel, we learn about the vow Absalom claimed to have made to God and shared with his father: At the end of four years, Absalom said to the king, “Let me go to Hebron and fulfill a vow I made to the Lord.  While your servant was living at Geshur in Aram, I made thisContinue reading “Absalom’s Vow”

In The Presence of All

Psalm 116 is a psalm, most likely written by David, expressing gratitude and love for God. The psalmist loves God because He hears and answers prayers, delivers and saves, and offers care and comfort. It reflects on God’s salvation and calls others to join in worship and service. The psalm is a beautiful expression ofContinue reading “In The Presence of All”

Vows Made in Trouble

Psalm 66 offers deeper insight into making vows to God. While the author of the Psalm is unknown, the purpose of the Psalm is clear. It is a psalm of praise and thanksgiving to God, focusing on His wonders and faithfulness. In the middle of the praises, the author makes this personal declaration: I willContinue reading “Vows Made in Trouble”

Vow of Thankfulness

In yesterday’s study, we learned that God declared thankfulness, and keeping your vows pleases Him more than ritual sacrifice and rote worship. We discussed the linkage between thankfulness and keeping promises to God. Psalm 56 offers us a little more insight on the link between thankfulness and promises. The Psalm was written by David duringContinue reading “Vow of Thankfulness”

Thankfulness & Vows

Now that we understand the importance of keeping the vows we make to God and recognize that He expects us to honor our promises, let us delve into a discussion about vows and promises in our service to Him. The Psalms repeatedly discuss the role of vows in service and worship to God. Asaph andContinue reading “Thankfulness & Vows”

Remember What’s Important

As 2024 closed, we focused on the concept of remembering. I hope you were able to keep up with the daily readings! If not, you’ll find them below with a few notes about remembering. Psalm 105: 7 – 8: He is the Lord our God; his judgments are in all the earth. He remembers his covenant forever, theContinue reading “Remember What’s Important”

Remembered Forever

Since we are human, we forget. We forget people. We forget events. We forget memories. We forget insignificant things. We forget significant things. It is just the nature of the humanity beast. I think it is for this very reason that the Scriptures are full of the idea of remembering. God tells us to rememberContinue reading “Remembered Forever”

Remember the Rock

Life is hard—there’s no way around it. The longer we live, the more challenging it can become. A reality we make even more difficult when we choose to lead a life that pursues our own will instead of God’s. So, when you feel like life is beating you down or the consequences of the choicesContinue reading “Remember the Rock”

All His Benefits

The holiday season can be hectic, filled with endless festivities and obligations that quickly consume our time and energy. The to-do and to-go lists seem endless. And while most of us enjoy the holiday time, it can be stressful and all-consuming. But for others, this time of year brings different challenges. Some may find themselvesContinue reading “All His Benefits”