God promises to send a forerunner to the Messiah, who will prepare the way by cleansing the people as a refiner would use fire or fuller’s soap. Being purified is not an easy task for the refiner or for the person who is being refined. But it offers us a chance to be free of our sins and evil ways and to have room for new and glorious growth in God.
This psalm reminds me that no matter how stressful life can get, God is with us. He calls us to take a moment, to...
In Jeremiah, we hear God's command to sing, proclaim and give praise for God is about to bring the remnant of Israel back together. ...
The psalmist calls for the people to proclaim the greatness of the Lord; to fall down and worship. We are entering the season of...