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Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “They bruised his feet with fetters, his neck was put in an iron collar” Joseph’s journey into God’s purpose did not begin with comfort or recognition. It began with suffering, imprisonment, and humiliation. The man God had sent ahead was treated as though his life had no value. There are seasons…
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Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “When they went from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another people” The psalmist reminds us that God’s people were not always settled or secure. They moved from place to place, living among different nations and facing circumstances they could not control. Their journey was not always predictable, and their…
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Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “He remembers his covenant forever, the word that he commanded, for a thousand generations” The psalmist now continues by reminding us of the covenant God made with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God’s relationship with His people was not built upon temporary promises or changing emotions; it was grounded in a covenant…
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Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “Remember the wondrous works that he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he uttered” The psalmist continues by reminding God’s people that faithfulness requires remembering. We are naturally forgetful when it comes to the goodness of God. We may remember the painful conversation, the disappointment, the unanswered prayer, or the…
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Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!” The psalmist begins Psalm 105 by calling God’s people to respond to His faithfulness with thanksgiving and testimony. Gratitude is not meant to remain hidden within our hearts; it naturally moves outward as we…
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Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD rejoice in his works” After reflecting upon the vastness and beauty of creation, the psalmist turns his heart toward the glory of the Creator Himself. The earth, the seas, the mountains, the animals, and every living thing all point beyond…
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Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “These all look to you, to give them their food in due season” The psalmist continues his reflection on creation by reminding us that every living creature ultimately depends upon God for its provision. The animals of the earth may search for food, but behind their provision stands the faithful hand…
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Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “O LORD, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures” The psalmist pauses in wonder as he considers the incredible variety and beauty of everything God has made. Creation is not the product of meaningless chance but bears the marks…
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Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “He made the moon to mark the seasons; the sun knows its time for setting” The psalmist now turns our attention to the heavens and the way God has established the rhythms of time. The moon marks the seasons, and the sun follows the course God has appointed for it. Nothing…
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Emotional Meditation—By Micah Siemens “You cause the grass to grow for the livestock and plants for man to cultivate—that he may bring forth food from the earth” The psalmist continues to describe the generous provision of God, reminding us that even the food we receive ultimately comes from His hand. God causes the grass to…
