The Daily Office Podcast Monday Evening // September 22, 2025
Sep 22, 2025
Explore deep longing for God in Psalm 63 and the need for protection from the wicked in Psalm 64. Delve into the significance of Peter's confession in Matthew 16 and the call to discipleship. Reflect on personal intercessions and the power of community prayer. Discover the comforting promise of God's presence from Zechariah 2, encouraging a peaceful heart as we go forth to serve. Each segment aims to intertwine silence, scripture, and heartfelt intentions.
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Longing For God As Sustenance
- Psalm 63 expresses deep longing for God as sustenance and protection in spiritual dryness.
- The psalm ties praise and trust to God's sustaining hand in danger and deprivation.
Secrets Exposed, Righteousness Vindicated
- Psalm 64 warns that secret plots and slander ultimately expose the plotters and vindicate the righteous.
- God turns hidden malice into public accountability so the righteous can rejoice in his work.
Identity And The Cost Of Discipleship
- Jesus identifies himself and defines the cost of discipleship, making identity and sacrifice inseparable.
- Matthew 16 frames confession of Christ as the foundation for the church and the call to take up the cross.
