Posts with the tag “demetrius-rogers”

Daily Devotional from Psalm 78–Verse 8“...a stubborn and rebellious generation, a generation whose heart was not steadfast, whose spirit was not faithful to God.” We have things to do and people to see. Life is not a dress rehearsal. The last thing we need is for verse 8 to be spoken about us.We are stewards of our generation. We have a say in who we are going to be. And the last thing we need to ...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Psalm 73—Verse 17“…until I went into the sanctuary of God…”I love this line. It’s the turning point of the entire Psalm.The psalmist spends the first half of this Psalm in consternation because people in the world seem to just get off scot-free. There appear to be no repercussions for living an ungodly life. Meanwhile, those trying to live for the Lord can’t seem to catch a b...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Psalm 67—Verse 5“Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you!”  This entire Psalm is a call to worship for all the nations of the world. Can you imagine it? Every nation, language, and culture gathered before the Lord on Mount Zion. We open each Sunday at Legacy Church with a Call to Worship. Someone stands before us and does their best to rouse our hear...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Psalm 62–Verse 10“If riches increase, set not your heart on them.”If you had a broken chair, you should probably try to fix it or just get rid of it. It’s not worth having at the family table. Somebody is going to get hurt. And it’s not going to be pretty. Riches are a lot like a broken chair. They might support you, but don’t be surprised if the whole thing collapses. Anythi...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Psalm 51–Verse 6“You delight in truth in the inward being.”This verse has always stuck out to me like a sore thumb. It bothers me. It screams for attention. It’s easy to commit to truth on the outside. People are watching, after all; so give them what they want to see. Give them what makes you look good. But cover up the things that make you look bad! Don’t let anybody see it...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Psalm 40–Verse 8“I delight to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart.”There's nothing worse than begrudging obedience – for both the obedient and the obeyed. What kind of relationship is that? A loveless one indeed.But to do another's will from a place of delight? Now that's beautiful. That's the kind of heart our Father desires, and the kind of heart the Spirit ...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Psalm 29– Verse 2“Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.”That phrase has always stirred my imagination. I picture the splendor of a royal court… the majesty of a King… the dignity of His throne… and the honor of those who minister before Him. That's why I love Scripture's throne room scenes. They remind me that, when we worship, we join something far greater than what we...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Psalm 18–Verse 29“For by you I can run against a troop, and by my God I can leap over a wall.”Listen to David's confidence. He's not dwelling on the problem or imagining the worst. He's looking to God and expecting victory. Troop? Wall? Child’s play. That's the outlook faith produces. As God's people, we're called to move forward with courage, believing that He is able to do ...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Psalm 13–Verse 1How long, O Lord? Verses 1-2 contain a litany of questions that basically boil down to one big question: “How long?”Many of my high school friends married right out of school. I headed to college, planning to wait a few years to meet my future wife. But after graduation and starting my first job at 24, nothing had happened.As everyone wed, I waited... 25, 26, ...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Job 42– Verse 12And the Lord blessed the latter days of Job more than his beginning. Many people tend to read Job 42 as a happy ending. But more than a happy ending, Job 42 is a new beginning! Quite likely, Job had more days to live after this mysterious book, than he ever did before. So, the next time you go through a difficult season, just remember that your suffering isn’t...  Read More