God's hand is at work even when we don't see it.

God's hand is at work even when we don't see it.

A psalm of descriptive and declarative praise:What happens when we worship? We encounter God's mercy, His blessing, and His face.What happens because we worship? God will be made known, praised, enjoyed, and feared.

Desolate and desperate, David looked in four directions- inward -vv 1-2-, upward -vv 3-6-, backward -vv 7-8-, and forward to the impending battle the next morning against Absalom -vv 9-11-.

Esau and his descendants were some of the most successful failures in all of human history because they achieved so much in this life but rejected the One Who gave them life.

Desolate and desperate, David looked in four directions: inward (vv 1-2), upward (vv 3-6), backward (vv 7-8), and forward to the impending battle the next morning against Absalom (vv 9-11).

Esau and his descendants were some of the most successful failures in all of human history because they achieved so much in this life but rejected the One Who gave them life.

Jeduthun to King David--It's been a rough week. You are going through a tough time. How are you handling the pressure-- Are you afraid of how the situation might turn out-- Are you worried about what might happen-- What are you going to do---1. Speak loudly in surrendered silence -1-4--2. Stand firmly with composed confidence -5-8--3. See clearly the divine difference -9-12--- man is nothing- intimidated by might, impressed by money-- God is everything- His power, His way -merciful and patient- righteous and just-

At long last Jacob -now Israel- was headed home where he belonged. In Bethel, Jacob could renew his fellowship with God again.

At long last Jacob (now Israel) was headed home where he belonged. In Bethel, Jacob could renew his fellowship with God again.