psalm-4:8

Peace (1515)(eirene from verb eiro = to join or bind together that which has been separated) literally pictures the binding or joining together again of that which had been separated or divided and thus setting at one again, a meaning convey by the common expression of one “having it all together”. ... Read More

Man's greatest honour and privilege is to do the will of God. This was what the Lord Jesus taught His disciples. He once said that only those who did His Father's will would enter the kingdom of Heaven (Matt. 7:21). He also said that His true brothers and sisters were those who did the will of God (... Read More

Psalm 1 describes the blessed man who avoids sinful paths and meditates on God's Word. It is not enough to avoid evil. The heart that has been cleansed of evil must be filled with God's Word. To meditate on God's Word day and night means to think frequently of the Word that we have read and to let i... Read More

The Structure Book I (1 - 41) Christ in the counsel of God the source of all blessing for His people (Israel). Book II (42 - 72) Their ruin, but redemption in the latter days. Book III (73 - 89) The holiness of God in His dealings with them. Book IV (90 - 106) The failed first man replaced by the Se... Read More

(John MacDuff, "The Night Watches") "He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in his arms, holding them close to his heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young." Isaiah 40:11 How soothing, in the hour of sorrow, or bereavement, or death, to have the countenan... Read More

July 13 EVENING. "I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety." Psalm 4:8 My soul! it is blessed, indeed, to lie down, or arise, when Jesus is your rest and refreshment! But, apart from security and safety in him, both the day-light and the darkness have ... Read More

Genesis 4 / Isaiah 23 2 paragraphs 13 vs. 9 He who is arrogant and jealous will be punished, but whoever sacrifices the best is approved by God. Psalm 4 / Revelation 10:4 Those who are godly and seek to understand the mystery, and obey His commands humbly, God will bestow them with joy and peace. Ke... Read More

It has been well said that "earthly cares are a heavenly discipline." However, they are even something better than discipline they are God's chariots, sent to take the soul to its high places of triumph. They do not look like chariots. Instead, they look like enemies, sufferings, trials, defeats, mi... Read More

The Peace of Christ By Thomas Watson "I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33 These words were spoken by our blessed Savior not long before His suffering. This chapter is full of spiri... Read More

Read Psalm 4:1-8 Sometimes God's people can be so discouraging! In Psalm 4 we find David listening to people saying, "Who will show us any good?" (v. 6). David's own men were discouraged. They were going through a trial, and some were saying, "O David, this is the end. God is no longer going to help... Read More