Daily DEVOTIONAL

Psalm 89:19-52: How Long, O Lord?

April 20, 2026

Judges 17-18, Psalm 89:19-52, Mark 8:1-13, 1 Corinthians 13  Psalm 89:19-52: The vision and the promise are clear. But where are the results? This is a confusing disjunction with which to be faced at the best of times, but especially when the vision belongs to God (verse 19), and the promise is guaranteed also by God (verse 35).…

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