Devotionals

Rescued to Praise

Psalms 36:9 “For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.” There is no sight like the sight of one who has just had their sins washed away. The sky has never looked bluer or the stars shone brighter than for one whose sins are no more. I never knew…

Face To Face?

A favorite song of mine describes entering an unknown place past the gates of praise until we’re standing face to face before God in a state of worship. I love that song, but I have to wonder since no man has looked on the face of God, can that be possible? If the feeling we’re…

What’s the Cost?

1 Chronicles 21:24 “But King David replied to Aranuah, “No, I insist on paying the full price. I will not take for the Lord what is yours, or sacrifice a burnt offering that costs me nothing.” If you only read this verse, it really has no meaning. It’s a nice phrase, but no depth. David…

Wait

Psalm 40: 1-3 “I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a…

Hold You

Psalm 139:5 “You hem me in – behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.” Have you seen the little pads that you lay tiny babies on with a rolled pillow sewed in on each side? You can lay your…

Get All Excited

Romans 8:1-2 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.” If you can’t think of any reason to fall to your knees before Christ, this verse should make you…

In Awe

Psalm 66:3-4 Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds!” So great is your power that your enemies cringe before you. All the earth bows down to you; they sing praise to you, they sing praise to your name.” A favorite song of Christians everywhere is “Our God Is An Awesome God” as it speaks…

Where’s Your Trust

Psalm 33:21 “In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.” Through the centuries mankind has put its trust in many things dealing with might and with things under human control. The warrior put his trust in his strength and ability, the gunslingers of the wild west trusted in their sidearms and…

Worship in the Joy of the Lord

Worship in the Joy of the Lord is a curated collection of over 300 quotations on the deep meaning and purpose of Christian public worship. Worship in the Joy of the Lord: Selections from Chip Stam’s Worship Quote of the Week is a curated collection of over 300 quotations on the deep meaning and purpose…

Continually

Psalm 91: 14,15 “Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him. I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.” In exchange for our love we receive promises of protection and deliverance. How fair is that? And yet, we feel imposed upon to sing a song when…