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The Right Hand of the Most High

Tim Farley

  Reading the Word Psalm 77:10–15 (ESV) 10 Then I said, “I will appeal to this, to the years of the right hand of the Most High.” 11 I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old. 12 I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds. 13 Your way, O God, is holy. What god is great like our God? 14 You are the God who works wonders; you have made known your might among the peoples. 15 You with your arm redeemed your people, the children of Jacob … Continue reading The Right Hand of the Most High

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I Cry Aloud

Tim Farley

  Reading the Word Psalm 77:1–4 (ESV) 1 I cry aloud to God, aloud to God, and he will hear me. 2 In the day of my trouble I seek the Lord; in the night my hand is stretched out without wearying; my soul refuses to be comforted. 3 When I remember God, I moan; when I meditate, my spirit faints. Selah4 You hold my eyelids open; I am so troubled that I cannot speak. Understanding and Applying the Word In a time of trouble, the writer of this psalm turned to God. He cried out and was confident that … Continue reading I Cry Aloud

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The Ruler of Creation

Tim Farley

Reading the Word Psalm 74:9–17 (ESV) 9 We do not see our signs; there is no longer any prophet, and there is none among us who knows how long. 10 How long, O God, is the foe to scoff? Is the enemy to revile your name forever? 11 Why do you hold back your hand, your right hand? Take it from the fold of your garment and destroy them! 12 Yet God my King is from of old, working salvation in the midst of the earth. 13 You divided the sea by your might; you broke the heads of the … Continue reading The Ruler of Creation

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Has God Cast Us Off Forever?

Tim Farley

  Reading the Word Psalm 74:1–8 (ESV) 1 O God, why do you cast us off forever? Why does your anger smoke against the sheep of your pasture? 2 Remember your congregation, which you have purchased of old, which you have redeemed to be the tribe of your heritage! Remember Mount Zion, where you have dwelt. 3 Direct your steps to the perpetual ruins; the enemy has destroyed everything in the sanctuary! 4 Your foes have roared in the midst of your meeting place; they set up their own signs for signs. 5 They were like those who swing axes … Continue reading Has God Cast Us Off Forever?

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In the Time of Old Age

Tim Farley

Shaped by the Word is a daily Bible reading devotional. I do not publish devotional material on Sundays, but I do include a suggested reading for the day. Please be sure to subscribe to this page so you can read through the Book of Psalms with us in 2018. Reading the Word Psalm 71:7–18 (ESV) 7 I have been as a portent to many, but you are my strong refuge. 8 My mouth is filled with your praise, and with your glory all the day. 9 Do not cast me off in the time of old age; forsake me not … Continue reading In the Time of Old Age

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You Are My Rock and My Fortress

Tim Farley

  Reading the Word Psalm 71:1–6 (ESV) 1 In you, O Lord, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame! 2 In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me; incline your ear to me, and save me! 3 Be to me a rock of refuge, to which I may continually come; you have given the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress. 4 Rescue me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust and cruel man. 5 For you, O Lord, are my hope, my … Continue reading You Are My Rock and My Fortress

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I Will Praise the Name of God

Tim Farley

  Reading the Word Psalm 69:29–33 (ESV) 29 But I am afflicted and in pain; let your salvation, O God, set me on high! 30 I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving. 31 This will please the Lord more than an ox or a bull with horns and hoofs. 32 When the humble see it they will be glad; you who seek God, let your hearts revive. 33 For the Lord hears the needy and does not despise his own people who are prisoners. Understanding and Applying the Word David’s focus … Continue reading I Will Praise the Name of God

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Trust in Him at All Times

Tim Farley

Reading the Word Psalm 62:5–8 (ESV) 5 For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him. 6 He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. 7 On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God. 8 Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Selah Understanding and Applying the Word In times of trouble, it is God alone that we wait for. Notice how David describes God as he … Continue reading Trust in Him at All Times

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For God Alone My Soul Waits

Tim Farley

Reading the Word Psalm 62:1–4 (ESV) 1 For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. 2 He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken. 3 How long will all of you attack a man to batter him, like a leaning wall, a tottering fence? 4 They only plan to thrust him down from his high position. They take pleasure in falsehood. They bless with their mouths, but inwardly they curse. Selah Understanding and Applying the Word When faced with trouble we can face it in different ways. … Continue reading For God Alone My Soul Waits

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From the Ends of the Earth

Tim Farley

Reading the Word Psalm 61:1–8 (ESV) 1 Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; 2 from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, 3 for you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy. 4 Let me dwell in your tent forever! Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings! Selah5 For you, O God, have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name. 6 Prolong the life of the … Continue reading From the Ends of the Earth

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