Tag Archives: God looks down

Look, O LORD

Posted on October 19, 2026 by Pete

Images of bombed out destruction flash in my mind as I read the opening verses of Lamentations. Images of utter destruction and piles of rubble. Smoke still ascending from burned out ruins. Clouds of dust overshadowing a decimated landscape. And … Continue reading →

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The Only Plea, The Safest Plea

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Pete

I’m going to suggest that, in our circles, when we talk about “turning,” most often, if not always, we’re thinking in terms of turning to God. When we think about our sin, we often speak of the need to make … Continue reading →

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Omni-Condescendence

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Pete

In Psalm 18 David has a song to sing! Words penned “on the day when the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul” (Ps. 18 Intro). It’s a victory song. An … Continue reading →

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Our High Above God

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Pete

“The LORD is high above all nations,” sings the songwriter. His glory is above the heavens. He is seated on high. If there’s anything we are to get about our God it’s that He’s a “high above” God. A lofty … Continue reading →

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