“The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul.”
Psalm 19:7a
What a weekend it had been! I preached on Maundy Thursday, on Good Friday, at a funeral Saturday, at two Easter Sunday services, and at another funeral on Monday. I was exhausted and weary. Tuesday I opened the Bible to prepare my next sermon, and I felt myself slowly becoming invigorated and restored. The Word of God truly refreshes the soul.
Many of us have longed to be strengthened and recharged. The prophet Isaiah tells us, “Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength” (40:30-31).
Let’s sing in our hearts with hymn writer Daniel D. Whittle (1840-1901) these words:
Weak and weary in the conflict,/ Wrestling not with flesh and blood,
Help us, Lord, as faint we falter,/ Oh, revive us by Thy Word!
With Thy strength, O Master, gird us;/ Be our guide, and be our guard:
Fill us with Thy Holy Spirit;/ Oh, revive us by Thy Word!
Send refreshing, send refreshing,/ From Thy presence, gracious Lord!
Many of us have longed to be strengthened and recharged. The prophet Isaiah tells us, “Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength” (40:30-31).
Let’s sing in our hearts with hymn writer Daniel D. Whittle (1840-1901) these words:
Weak and weary in the conflict,/ Wrestling not with flesh and blood,
Help us, Lord, as faint we falter,/ Oh, revive us by Thy Word!
With Thy strength, O Master, gird us;/ Be our guide, and be our guard:
Fill us with Thy Holy Spirit;/ Oh, revive us by Thy Word!
Send refreshing, send refreshing,/ From Thy presence, gracious Lord!
Scripture Focus
Isaiah 40:25-31
Insight
Do you need reviving today? Weary with life’s burdens? Your Savior understands and has written His comforting love for you in His Word.
Bible In A Year
- Nehemiah 8-9
- Psalm 35
- Mark 14
