In the Lord I Take Refuge: Daily Devotions Through the Psalms with Dane Ortlund

❖ Today’s Bible reading is Psalm 87: www.ESV.org/Psalm87 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

A reading and reflection on Psalm 86, centering on prayerful plea, praise, and reliance on God’s goodness. Conversations touch on honest reckonings with human brokenness and the need for mercy. A connection is drawn between the psalm and how Christ makes God’s grace tangible for repentant sinners.

A reflective reading of Psalm 85 leads into a discussion of spiritual seasons, from heartfelt trust to dry stretches. Listeners are invited to pray this psalm as a plea for renewal and to meditate on it in times of emptiness. The talk connects Christ with the meeting of righteousness and peace and points to resources for ongoing restoration.

A reflective reading of Psalm 84 that dwells on deep longing for God’s presence. Short segments explore finding strength through faithful perseverance and how valleys can yield spiritual fruit. One section portrays God as sun, shield, and generous giver. The conversation invites recalibrating the heart so trials cannot steal the soul’s deepest joy.

A meditation on Psalm 83 that reads the text aloud and surveys nations arrayed against Israel. Reflections probe God’s seeming silence and how preservation can hide in waiting. Stories of Gideon and Jael illustrate surprising deliverance. The talk closes by connecting those victories to Christ’s resurrection and the believer’s secured future.

A reading of Psalm 82 sparks questions about justice and divine authority. Reflection contrasts God’s lofty power with a tender concern for the weakest. A call to joyful responsibility emerges: those spiritually freed should care for people trapped in material and physical bondage.

A reading of Psalm 81 prompts reflections on God’s past deliverances and a call to pay attention. The sermon warns against chasing false satisfactions like power and wealth. Listens to the biblical invitation to be filled and connects the psalm to Christ as bread and living water. Practical encouragement to walk with God and enjoy his love concludes the talk.

A reading and reflection on Psalm 80 that highlights Israel’s suffering and a plea for restoration. The vine metaphor is explored, showing planting, flourishing, and being torn down. Christ is presented as the true vine who fulfills Israel’s calling. Words of comfort encourage those feeling forsaken to trust their union with Christ and bear fruit.

A reflective reading of Psalm 79 frames a communal lament and urgent plea for divine intervention. Listeners hear a candid look at guilt, suffering, and responsibility after disaster. The talk then reframes pain through Christ’s atonement and reassures that God’s loving fatherhood shapes both trial and comfort.

A reflective read-through of Psalm 78 focusing on teaching the next generation to remember God’s deeds. Listens to Israel’s wilderness wonders, repeated rebellion, and divine provision of manna and quail. Recalls plagues, the Exodus, idolatry and judgment, and God’s choice of Judah and David. Points toward grace, historical reflection, and Christ as fulfillment.