Category: 260 Devotional

  • 260 Devotional: August 13, Psalm 125

    The Lord Surrounds His People A Song of Ascents. 125 Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion,     which cannot be moved, but abides forever. 2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem,     so the Lord surrounds his people,     from this time forth and forevermore. 3 For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest     on the land allotted to the righteous, lest the righteous stretch out     their hands to do wrong. 4 Do…

  • 260 Devotional: August 12, Psalm 124

    Our Help Is in the Name of the Lord A Song of Ascents. Of David. 124 If it had not been the Lord who was on our side—     let Israel now say— 2 if it had not been the Lord who was on our side     when people rose up against us, 3 then they would have swallowed us up alive,     when their anger was kindled…

  • 260 Devotional: August 11, Psalm 123

    Our Eyes Look to the Lord Our God A Song of Ascents. 123 To you I lift up my eyes,     O you who are enthroned in the heavens! 2 Behold, as the eyes of servants     look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maidservant     to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the Lord our God,     till…

  • 260 Devotional: August 8, Psalm 122

    Let Us Go to the House of the Lord A Song of Ascents. Of David. 122 I was glad when they said to me,     “Let us go to the house of the Lord!” 2 Our feet have been standing     within your gates, O Jerusalem! 3 Jerusalem—built as a city     that is bound firmly together, 4 to which the tribes go up,     the tribes of…

  • 260 Devotional: August 7, Psalm 121

    My Help Comes from the Lord A Song of Ascents. 121 I lift up my eyes to the hills.     From where does my help come? 2 My help comes from the Lord,     who made heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot be moved;     he who keeps you will not slumber. 4 Behold, he who keeps Israel     will neither slumber nor sleep. 5 The Lord is your keeper;…

  • 260 Devotional: August 6, Psalm 120

    Deliver Me, O Lord A Song of Ascents. 120 In my distress I called to the Lord,     and he answered me. 2 Deliver me, O Lord,     from lying lips,     from a deceitful tongue. 3 What shall be given to you,     and what more shall be done to you,     you deceitful tongue? 4 A warrior’s sharp arrows,     with glowing coals of the broom tree! 5 Woe to…

  • 260 Devotional: August 5, Psalm 119 Pt. 11

    Psalm 119 (vv161-176) English Standard Version (ESV) Sin and Shin – Joy in God’s Word­ 161 Princes persecute me without cause,     but my heart stands in awe of your words. 162 I rejoice at your word     like one who finds great spoil. 163 I hate and abhor falsehood,     but I love your law. 164 Seven times a day I praise you     for your righteous rules.…

  • 260 Devotional: August 4, Psalm 119 Pt. 10

    Psalm 119 (vv145-160) English Standard Version (ESV) Qoph – The truth of God’s Word­ 145 With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord!     I will keep your statutes. 146 I call to you; save me,     that I may observe your testimonies. 147 I rise before dawn and cry for help;     I hope in your words. 148 My eyes are awake before the watches…

  • 260 Devotional: August 1, Psalm 119 Pt. 9

    Pe – The Wonder of God’s Word­ 129 Your testimonies are wonderful;     therefore my soul keeps them. 130 The unfolding of your words gives light;     it imparts understanding to the simple. 131 I open my mouth and pant,     because I long for your commandments. 132 Turn to me and be gracious to me,     as is your way with those who love your name. 133 Keep steady…

  • 260 Devotional: July 31, Psalm 119 Pt. 8

    Samekh – The Reverence God’s Word Inspires­ 113 I hate the double-minded,     but I love your law. 114 You are my hiding place and my shield;     I hope in your word. 115 Depart from me, you evildoers,     that I may keep the commandments of my God. 116 Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live,     and let me not be put to shame in my hope!…