Genesis 44: 1-9….The trap set and sprung.

Then he commanded the steward of his house, “Fill the men’s sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put each man’s money in the mouth of his sack, and put my cup, the silver cup, in the mouth of the sack of the youngest, with his money for the grain.” And heContinue reading “Genesis 44: 1-9….The trap set and sprung.”

Genesis 43: 27-34…..Joseph behaves oddly!

And he inquired about their welfare and said, “Is your father well, the old man of whom you spoke? Is he still alive?” They said, “Your servant our father is well; he is still alive.” And they bowed their heads and prostrated themselves. And he lifted up his eyes and saw his brother Benjamin, hisContinue reading “Genesis 43: 27-34…..Joseph behaves oddly!”

Genesis 43: 19-28….Let the feast begin!

So they went up to the steward of Joseph’s house and spoke with him at the door of the house, and said, “Oh, my lord, we came down the first time to buy food. And when we came to the lodging place we opened our sacks, and there was each man’s money in the mouthContinue reading “Genesis 43: 19-28….Let the feast begin!”

Genesis 43: 11-18….An unexpected welcome!

Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: take some of the choice fruits of the land in your bags, and carry a present down to the man, a little balm and a little honey, gum, myrrh, pistachio nuts, and almonds. Take double the money with you. CarryContinue reading “Genesis 43: 11-18….An unexpected welcome!”

Genesis 42: 38- 43: 10…..I guess that you must!

But he said, “My son shall not go down with you, for his brother is dead, and he is the only one left. If harm should happen to him on the journey that you are to make, you would bring down my gray hairs with sorrow to Sheol.”Now the famine was severe in the land.Continue reading “Genesis 42: 38- 43: 10…..I guess that you must!”

Psalm 49: 13-20….The riddle solved!

Comment: I suggest that you reread yesterday’s devotion to get into the thinking mode of this Psalm. Yesterday’s three sections left me with the question – who can possibly help me to deal with my (I guess mainly sin/guilt) problems when I die. This is the path of those who have foolish confidence;yet after themContinue reading “Psalm 49: 13-20….The riddle solved!”

Psalm 49: 1-12…..You need to see the whole context!

Hear this, all peoples!Give ear, all inhabitants of the world,both low and high,rich and poor together!My mouth shall speak wisdom;the meditation of my heart shall be understanding.I will incline my ear to a proverb;I will solve my riddle to the music of the lyre.Why should I fear in times of trouble,when the iniquity of thoseContinue reading “Psalm 49: 1-12…..You need to see the whole context!”

Psalm 48: 9-13….Speak Out His Praise!

We have thought on your steadfast love, O God,in the midst of your temple.As your name, O God,so your praise reaches to the ends of the earth.Your right hand is filled with righteousness.Let Mount Zion be glad!Let the daughters of Judah rejoicebecause of your judgments!Walk about Zion, go around her,number her towers,consider well her ramparts,goContinue reading “Psalm 48: 9-13….Speak Out His Praise!”

Psalm 48: 1-8….Let praise reverberate!

Great is the LORD and greatly to be praisedin the city of our God!His holy mountain, beautiful in elevation,is the joy of all the earth,Mount Zion, in the far north,the city of the great King.Within her citadels Godhas made himself known as a fortress.For behold, the kings assembled;they came on together.As soon as they sawContinue reading “Psalm 48: 1-8….Let praise reverberate!”

Psalm 47: 1-9…..Ecstatic Exclamation! God is King!

Clap your hands, all peoples!Shout to God with loud songs of joy!For the LORD, the Most High, is to be feared,a great king over all the earth.He subdued peoples under us,and nations under our feet.He chose our heritage for us,the pride of Jacob whom he loves. SelahGod has gone up with a shout,the LORD withContinue reading “Psalm 47: 1-9…..Ecstatic Exclamation! God is King!”