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Previously in Psalm 23, we saw that God provides for our needs and gives us rest. But far more important than provision and rest is the promise of guidance in righteousness.

Previously in Psalm 23, we saw that God provides for our needs and gives us rest. But far more important than provision and rest is the promise of guidance in righteousness.

The darkest moments along the path of God are those when we feel God has forsaken us. All of God’s children experience these moments, and David was no exception.

In David’s day, horses and chariots provided a significant advantage in warfare. Swift and agile, a chariot made a difficult target for the enemy to hit.

In 1931, a man named Ted Hustead purchased the only drug store in the small town of Wall, South Dakota. Normally the store’s business would have suffered in such a remote location, but thanks to the opening of Mt. Rushmore and creative advertising, Hustead transformed the tiny drug store into one of the largest attractions in the area.

Psalm 17 portrays the intimacy of God’s care for His people, and Psalm 18 expounds on the incredible power of that care.

The Bible uses many word pictures to illustrate God’s care for His children.

The pursuit of pleasure ranks highly among many people’s priorities. God created in us the capability to enjoy Him and find true pleasure in Him alone.

In the previous devotional, we saw that God gives us constant access to His presence, and that He produces certain qualities in believers who dwell there. Believers who fellowship with God will have a foundational love for Him. Here, the psalmist shows how that love for God impacts our relationships with other people.

In David’s time, the Israelites worshipped God at the Tabernacle—a beautiful tent-like structure constructed during Israel’s wilderness wanderings.