Have you ever heard the phrase, “Give it all you’ve got,” or “Enjoy it now—you can’t take it with you when you die”? This verse brings both to mind.
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In Paul’s letter to the Colossians, Paul emphasizes that “Christ is the focus of God’s great purposes, not only for humanity but for the whole world” (The Wesley Study Bible).
There are seasons when the work must be done—and that work is good and holy.
David’s question is one of proximity and intimacy with God: Who is fit to live close to the Holy One?
At the beginning of every school year, I would allow students to choose their own seats.
Psalm 81 opens with joy: “Sing aloud to God our strength; shout for joy to the God of Jacob.”
I hear the sorrow in God’s voice in this passage—not the outburst of an angry tyrant, but the heartache of a faithful and loving God whose people have turned away.
Jesus observed the guests scrambling for the best seats at a Pharisee’s banquet.
I’m sure you noticed today’s Scripture comes from a different translation. I chose the New Living Translation because it gave me a fresh perspective on Psalm 103 that I wanted to share.