Well Lit Path

EP.48 - I want... Money??

In Psalm 49, the psalmist gives us a glimpse into what money can actually buy for us. Hint: It's not eternity.
As we look at our finances and how we think about money in our Christian lives, it is easy to mistakenly believe God wants us to have a ton of it and never worry. 
The psalmist lets us know what our regards will be if we pursue money at all cost, if we make it a priority in our lives. When it comes down to it, is money just a tool for us from a Kingdom view, or is it the only thing we want to view?

EP.47 - Our God is an AWESOME God

In Psalm 47 & 48, the psalmist continues his praise as he exalts the God of power and might, the Lord of hosts. He continues with so many explanations of God our refuge. 
How is our praise life? Do we see God as awesome? Do we glorify him as such? Do we see him in the kingdoms of the earth, do we see his might in how he rules as King over all? Do we anticipate with joyous expectation his eventual eternal reign and our place in his kingdom economy?
Let's see if the psalmist can help us get our minds to our God who is above all others. Hint: Yzeah, God's Word can do that!

EP.46 - Dwelling in our Refuge

In Psalm 46, we see a time in Judah's history that God won a victory on their behalf. This Psalm extols the God our refuge, our strength.
We are in a daily battle. It is a struggle. God is our refuge. How much more of a refuge could he be for us if we did not turn to him and instead dwelled in him?

EP.45 - He Is RISEN!!

As we celebrate Resurrection Sunday, we thought it fitting to read a somewhat harmonized account of the crucifixion and the resurrection of Christ.
We close with Paul's comments on the importance of the Resurrection from 1 Corinthians 15. 
Without the Resurrection , we are indeed of all men most miserable. In the glory of the Resurrection, there is hope. 

EP.44 - Your Notice to RSVP

In Psalm 45, the psalmist writes of his great joy, his gushing, overflowing readiness for worship. He then goes on to detail the why and the object of his worship. It is none other than the Bridegroom, the Chosen one of God.
His worship was personal. His praise was pointed, specific. 
ThisPsalm teaches important lessons about Christ, his majesty, his redemptive power, and our role in praising him. Our future role as we finally are with him for eternity.

EP.43 - Remember: Faith is the Victory

In Psalm 44 the psalmist begins with remembrance of all that God has done for the nation. The Psalm quickly turns to feelings of frustration due to a perceived abandonment.
Before we point fingers, how many times have we felt this way? We remember stories - and have some ourselves - of how God has worked in the past. We remember fondly the revivals of old. 
God, where are you now? Where are you in this dark season in my life? Where are you when the churches seem to need you most? 
Yet in what seems like despair, there is hope. God is shaping us into the image of Someone and we have to take all of that shaping, not just the parts that feel good.

EP.42 - All of my Hope

In Psalm 42 & 43 the Psalmist seems to have been present with us in 2020 during the COVID outbreak. As we take a little walk down memory lane, we look at and apply this Psalm to that time, and draw lessons form the same.
In every moment, our hope can be found in only One - Jehovah. 
The One who loves, when we are unlovable, unloving. Who never changes, who is always faithful. 
He will be our only hope for the future.

EP.41 - It's Time to Let Go

IN Psalm 41 David reminds us of how God is for us when all others seem to be against us. I doing so he shows us the importance of forgiving those who have wronged us.
Jesus stated that he had come to give life more abundant. An abundant life is one free of bitterness among many other things. Going into this Psalm I didn't think I struggled with this issue very much. The Holy Spirit showed me otherwise in David's wise words, inspired by the Holy Spirit.
Whatever hurt you're holding onto, it's time to let go.