Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:05:31 -0400WeeblyTue, 09 Jun 2026 15:25:24 GMThttps://www.bmccullers.com/bloghome/knowing-god-week-23Knowing that God is the giver of wisdom (Proverbs 2:6) shows me that true wisdom has only one source—It comes from the Lord alone. If wisdom proceeds from Him, then I would be foolish to look anywhere else as my primary guide for life. His Word provides the understanding, direction, and discernment I need for every situation. The more I seek Him in Scripture, the more I learn to see life from His perspective rather than my own.

“For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” — Proverbs 2:6]]>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:00:38 GMThttps://www.bmccullers.com/bloghome/proverbs-2027The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord, searching all his innermost parts. Proverbs 20:27
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This verse reminds me that God sees far beyond my outward actions. He searches the deepest places of my heart—the motives, desires, and thoughts that no one else can see. The conscience and spirit He has given me act like a lamp, revealing areas that need His transforming work. Instead of resisting His examination, I want to invite it, trusting that whatever God exposes, He also desires to heal, forgive, and refine. Lord, shine Your light into every corner of my heart and make me more like You.]]>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:35:33 GMThttps://www.bmccullers.com/bloghome/proverbs-1418Today, I found encouragement in Proverbs 14:18, which states, “The prudent are crowned with knowledge.” A prudent person is someone who:

• Thinks before acting.
• Learns from their experiences.
• Seeks wisdom and instruction.
• Carefully considers the consequences of their actions.
• Walks humbly rather than impulsively.

God honors the humble person who is willing to learn. May I remain teachable, knowing that true knowledge is not merely accumulating facts but learning to see life from God’s perspective. Over time, may that kind of knowledge become a visible testimony of His work in my life.
]]>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:39:36 GMThttps://www.bmccullers.com/bloghome/june-02nd-2026Knowing that God’s steadfast love is a love that is faithful, unfailing, merciful, and committed, shows me that He will never abandon me.

Knowing that the LORD is my portion shows me that I can have unwavering trust in Him, for He is my greatest treasure, my inheritance, my source of security and provision, and He is sufficient for me even when things are taken away. My true satisfaction lies in Him, surpassing any possessions, status, or earthly blessings. From Psalm 119:57]]>Sat, 30 May 2026 16:09:44 GMThttps://www.bmccullers.com/bloghome/gods-word-and-his-steadfast-love-in-psalm-119When reading Psalm 119, the significance of God’s Word becomes apparent. However, woven throughout the psalm is another beautiful theme: the steadfast love of God.
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The Hebrew word usually translated “steadfast love” is hesed. It describes God’s loyal, covenant-keeping love—a love that is faithful, unfailing, merciful, and committed. It is not based on our worthiness but on God’s character and promises.

In Psalm 119, the psalmist repeatedly appeals to God’s steadfast love:

• Psalm 119:41 — “Let Your steadfast love come to me, O LORD, Your salvation according to Your promise.”
• Psalm 119:76 — “Let Your steadfast love comfort me according to Your promise to Your servant.”
• Psalm 119:88 — “In Your steadfast love give me life, that I may keep the testimonies of Your mouth.”
• Psalm 119:124 — “Deal with Your servant according to Your steadfast love.”
• Psalm 119:149 — “Hear my voice according to Your steadfast love.”
• Psalm 119:159 — “Give me life according to Your steadfast love.”

What is striking is that the psalmist does not just admire God’s steadfast love—he depends on it. He asks for salvation, comfort, life, mercy, and answered prayer on the basis of God’s steadfast love.

I believe Psalm 119 teaches us that God’s Word and God’s steadfast love are inseparable. The promises of Scripture are trustworthy because they flow from a God whose love never changes. Every command, warning, promise, and act of correction comes from the heart of a Father who is steadfast in His love.]]>Sat, 30 May 2026 15:12:03 GMThttps://www.bmccullers.com/bloghome/the-lord-is-my-portion-psalm-11957Today I paused over Psalm 119:57: “The LORD is my portion.” In a world that constantly encourages me to find security in possessions, accomplishments, relationships, or plans, this verse redirects my heart to the only inheritance that can never be lost. Houses age, money disappears, health fades, and circumstances change, but the Lord remains forever.

To say that the Lord is my portion is to declare that He is my greatest treasure and deepest source of satisfaction. It is to recognize that having Him is worth more than having everything else without Him.

Knowing that the Lord is my portion shows me that my true inheritance is not found in what I own, but in whom I belong to. He is my security, my provision, my reward, and my everlasting treasure.
]]>Fri, 29 May 2026 16:24:15 GMThttps://www.bmccullers.com/bloghome/my-prayer-for-today​My prayer from Scripture today—

Father God,
You are my refuge, my rock, and my fortress.
I put my trust in You.

Do not abandon me — Do not give up on me in my old age.
Stay close to me. My hope is in You and in You alone.

May my mouth be filled with praise for You continually all day.
May I speak of Your righteous acts and wondrous deeds of salvation all day long.
May I proclaim Your steadfast love to my children and grandchildren and to all those around me.

Your righteousness, O God, reaches the heavens. 
You have done great things — Who is like You?

No one, Lord! No one is like You. 

I will praise You for Your faithfulness. 
I will sing of Your mercy and grace. 
I will burst into joyous celebration over Your steadfast love.
My soul will dance and my tongue will talk of Your righteousness all the day long! 
You are my King—

I pray these things in the name of Your son, King Jesus. Amen.]]>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:12:45 GMThttps://www.bmccullers.com/bloghome/a-place-of-judgment-becomes-a-place-of-worshipReflections on 1 Chronicles 21:18–30

Today I spent some time studying the closing section of 1 Chronicles 21, and what stood out to me most is how God transformed a place connected with judgment into a place of mercy, worship, and future hope.

Earlier in the chapter, David had sinned by taking a census of Israel. Instead of resting in God’s protection, he placed confidence in numbers and military strength. As a result, judgment came upon the nation in the form of a devastating plague. 

The angel of the Lord was at Ornan’s threshing floor ready to destroy Jerusalem. Ornan and his sons actually saw the angel standing there with drawn sword, and they hid themselves in fear while threshing wheat. Imagine the weight of that moment. The threshing floor had become a place marked by both the seriousness of judgment and the nearness of God’s presence. Yet even in the midst of discipline, God’s mercy was present — He paused the angel.

Then God commanded David, through the prophet Gad, to go to that very place and build an altar to the Lord. I find that deeply meaningful. God did not randomly choose the location. He intentionally directed David to the very spot where judgment had paused and where the angel stood. A common work site where grain was separated from chaff became a sacred meeting place between God and man.

The imagery feels intentional. Just as threshing separates wheat from chaff, this moment exposed the heart of David and the nation. Yet instead of complete destruction, God provided a way for mercy through sacrifice and worship.

When David arrived, Ornan generously offered to give him everything needed for the sacrifice: the land, the oxen, the wood, and the wheat. But David refused to offer the Lord something that cost him nothing. He declared, “I will not offer burnt offerings to the LORD my God which cost me nothing.”

That statement reveals something powerful about true worship. Genuine worship is not simply convenience or leftover devotion. Worship involves surrender, sacrifice, and giving something of value to God. David understood that repentance was more than words — it required a response of obedience and humility.

After David built the altar and offered sacrifices, God answered with fire from heaven consuming the offering. Throughout Scripture, fire from heaven often symbolizes God’s acceptance. In that moment, judgment stopped and mercy prevailed. The angel sheathed his sword, and peace was restored.

What makes this passage even more remarkable is that this very location later became the site of Solomon’s Temple on Mount Moriah. The place where judgment was halted became the place where generations would come to worship God.

That truth deeply encourages me. God has a way of redeeming broken places. Areas marked by failure, weakness, or pain can become places where His mercy and presence are most clearly seen. David’s failure did not have the final word. God’s grace did.

This passage also points forward to the greater work of Christ. David stood between judgment and the people, interceding for mercy. In an even greater way, Jesus stood in our place, bearing judgment so that we could receive forgiveness and peace with God.

One of the most beautiful themes in this chapter is this: where the sword of judgment stopped, the house of worship began.]]>