When facing betrayal and an attempt on his life, David turns to God and expresses trust in the name of the Lord. Here we find a wonderful prayer any time we are maligned for God's sake. When terrorized by evildoers, trust in the name of the Lord.

David helps us remember God's perspective on evil, and His plan to save and restore His people. Those who live as if God doesn't exist are foolish, for indeed, God sees every act of evil, and will judge every evildoer. And one day, God will save His people and set all things right. When overwhelmed by evil, trust God's plan.

There are few things more frustrating than blatant, unrestrained acts of evil. How are we to respond in times like these? David gives us direction in Psalm 52 - when we are betrayed by evildoers, we must trust in God's steadfast love.

In Christ, we are equipped to help others with identity problems,

Review the Gospel of John and see how the written Word changes everything about our lives! Listen to see Him (in the text), believe Him, and live forever for Him.

In Christ, I find the true purpose for myself, my circumstances, my roles and relationships.

Our missionary to Japan, Andrew Gonnerman, preaches from Psalm 23. Be reminded that the Lord is our Shepherd and His provision is perfect!

In Christ, I am not defined primarily by my past failures or achievements, my desires, my feelings, or my body.

Life is complicated and sometimes difficult. Even after we trust in Jesus as Savior, life can be full of confusion and uncertainties! As believers, we know that Jesus has called us to follow Him, but even that can seem tricky. See what it means to love and follow the Risen Lord.

In Christ, I am changing into His image.

We find the disciples in John 21 running back to their roots - what they know. Fishing is their home - their place to think, work, and be successful. Except they aren't. They fail. That's where we see that with the Risen Lord, we, like the disciples, have all we need to thrive in His purpose for us.

In Christ, I am a light-bearer.

Consider two scenes in this passage where Jesus appears to His disciples after the resurrection. They see Him and believe, but He nudges their faith even further by encouraging them to believe without seeing - to believe His Word.

In Christ, I am a citizen of God’s Kingdom.

In this passage Peter, John, and Mary all see something near the tomb that renews their hope. Jesus is alive. His Word is proved true. He turns our weeping to joy. Jesus is alive! Come and see. See Jesus the Risen Lord and believe!

In Christ, I am a member of Christ’s Body with grace to do my part for His glory.

What John unfolds for us in this text, is that as the Lamb of God, His finished work is good news for us! The work is done. We simply believe in the Lamb of God. Then we rest, we trust, and we worship.

Jesus displays the glory of God from the cross. Glory radiates through His torn flesh and bleeding wounds as He shows the world what God is like - what God does for sinners.

In Christ, I stand completely in God’s grace, my sin debt is canceled, and I have peace with God.

This passage is structured as a "coronation" scene. As Pilate and the Jews battle for power, Jesus is presented as the true King. He's worthy because He dies for our sins. Rather than competing for power, Worship Jesus the True King Who died for our sins.