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He Brought His People Out with Joy

Tim Farley

  I will be out of town for the next few days and will not be able to post devotional content. However, I have scheduled for a daily Scripture reading to publish each day I am away. Daily devotional thoughts will return on Monday, October 1. Thanks for reading! If you have not already done so, subscribe to this page and join us each day as we read through the Book of Psalms in 2018. Reading the Word Psalm 105:43–45 (ESV) 43 So he brought his people out with joy, his chosen ones with singing. 44 And he gave them … Continue reading He Brought His People Out with Joy

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The Lord’s Protection

Tim Farley

  Shaped by the Word is devoted to encouraging others to read the Bible every day. If you would like to read along with us, please subscribe to this page. We are reading through the Psalms in 2018. I only include a portion of Scripture on Sundays. All other days include a Scripture reading and a short devotional. Thanks for reading! Reading the Word Psalm 105:12–15 (ESV) 12 When they were few in number, of little account, and sojourners in it, 13 wandering from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another people, 14 he allowed no one to oppress … Continue reading The Lord’s Protection

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Let This Be Recorded

Tim Farley

  Reading the Word Psalm 102:18–22 (ESV) 18 Let this be recorded for a generation to come, so that a people yet to be created may praise the Lord: 19 that he looked down from his holy height; from heaven the Lord looked at the earth, 20 to hear the groans of the prisoners, to set free those who were doomed to die, 21 that they may declare in Zion the name of the Lord, and in Jerusalem his praise, 22 when peoples gather together, and kingdoms, to worship the Lord. Understanding and Applying the Word “Let this be recorded,” … Continue reading Let This Be Recorded

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He Has Done Marvelous Things

Tim Farley

Reading the Word Psalm 98:1–6 (ESV) 1 Oh sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. 2 The Lord has made known his salvation; he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations. 3 He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. 4 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises! 5 Sing … Continue reading He Has Done Marvelous Things

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Jesus, Our Champion

Tim Farley

  Reading the Word Psalm 94:16–23 (ESV) 16 Who rises up for me against the wicked? Who stands up for me against evildoers? 17 If the Lord had not been my help, my soul would soon have lived in the land of silence. 18 When I thought, “My foot slips,” your steadfast love, O Lord, held me up. 19 When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul. 20 Can wicked rulers be allied with you, those who frame injustice by statute? 21 They band together against the life of the righteous and condemn the innocent … Continue reading Jesus, Our Champion

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I Will Show Him My Salvation

Tim Farley

  Reading the Word Psalm 91:14–16 (ESV) 14 “Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name. 15 When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. 16 With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.” Understanding and Applying the Word As we read the end of this psalm, we read of God’s promises to the psalmist. We are first told that this is one who holds fast to God … Continue reading I Will Show Him My Salvation

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No Evil Shall Befall You

Tim Farley

  Reading the Word Psalm 91:5–13 (ESV) 5 You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, 6 nor the pestilence that stalks in darkness, nor the destruction that wastes at noonday. 7 A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. 8 You will only look with your eyes and see the recompense of the wicked. 9 Because you have made the Lord your dwelling place— the Most High, who is my refuge— 10 no evil shall be allowed to befall … Continue reading No Evil Shall Befall You

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Teach Us to Number Our Days

Tim Farley

Reading the Word Psalm 90:5–12 (ESV) 5 You sweep them away as with a flood; they are like a dream, like grass that is renewed in the morning: 6 in the morning it flourishes and is renewed; in the evening it fades and withers. 7 For we are brought to an end by your anger; by your wrath we are dismayed. 8 You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence. 9 For all our days pass away under your wrath; we bring our years to an end like a sigh. 10 The … Continue reading Teach Us to Number Our Days

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Teach Me Your Way, O Lord

Tim Farley

  Reading the Word Psalm 86:8–13 (ESV) 8 There is none like you among the gods, O Lord, nor are there any works like yours. 9 All the nations you have made shall come and worship before you, O Lord, and shall glorify your name. 10 For you are great and do wondrous things; you alone are God. 11 Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name. 12 I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever. … Continue reading Teach Me Your Way, O Lord

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Salvation Is Near

Tim Farley

Reading the Word Psalm 85:9–13 (ESV) 9 Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him, that glory may dwell in our land. 10 Steadfast love and faithfulness meet; righteousness and peace kiss each other. 11 Faithfulness springs up from the ground, and righteousness looks down from the sky. 12 Yes, the Lord will give what is good, and our land will yield its increase. 13 Righteousness will go before him and make his footsteps a way. Understanding and Applying the Word Righteous is near to those who fear God. Through this salvation there is restoration. Verses 9-13 describe … Continue reading Salvation Is Near

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