By David Faust Have you heard the slogan “Think globally, act locally”? The Lord does that all the time. Many New Testament texts highlight the church’s global mission. “Go into all the world.” “Make disciples of all nations.” “You are Christ’s ambassadors.” Numerous missionary passages appear in the Old Testament as well, including Psalm […]
Who is my enemy?
By David Faust Psalms 56-61 It’s good to ask, “Who is my neighbor?” But the Psalms compel us to ask another question as well: “Who is my enemy?” David prayed, “Be merciful to me, my God, for my enemies are in hot pursuit; . . . My adversaries pursue me all day long” […]
The worst (best) day of your life–Psalm 51
By David Faust Psalm 51 It must have felt like the worst day of his life. And he already had faced a lot of rough days. There was the day when he watched sheep in the field while his brothers auditioned before Samuel to learn God’s choice for king. There was the day […]
Be still
By David Faust Psalm 46 If you’ve ever said, “Too much noise makes me sick,” you may be right. Our English word noise comes from the Latin nausea. Excessive noise can cause hearing impairment, sleep disturbance, and emotional distress. Some studies link noise pollution with high blood pressure, changes in the immune system, and anti-social […]
The weight of the gospel–Psalm 40
David Faust Beloved preacher Wayne Smith tells about a reporter who went backstage at one of the famous passion plays in Europe. Surprised to find that the cross the actor carried weighed more than 100 pounds, the reporter inquired, “Why don’t you carry something a lot lighter?” The actor replied, “If I didn’t feel […]
