The Adonai's Crescent

Throw Open doors to God Reference: Romans 5:1-2 (MSG):  “By entering through faith into what God has always wanted to do for us—set us right with him, make us fit for him—we have it all together with God because of our Master Jesus. And that’s not all: We throw open our doors to God and discover at the same moment that He has already thrown open His door to us. We find ourselves standing where we always hoped we might stand—out in the wide open spaces of God’s Grace and Glory, standing tall and shouting our Praise.” In everyday English, to “throw open” something means to open it wide, suddenly, and without hesitation—not just a crack or cautious peek, but a full-swing, unlatched, unbolted gesture. It conveys a release of defensiveness, no ID checks at the door, no chain left fastened. It blends vulnerability with welcome—like pulling back curtains to let morning light flood a dark room, or swinging open your front door to a long-missed friend. By contrast, a “door kept shut” declar...

What Happens When You Throw Open Your Doors? Reference: Romans 5:1-2 (MSG):  “By entering through faith into what God has always wanted to do for us—set us right with him, make us fit for him—we have it all together with God because of our Master Jesus. And that’s not all: We throw open our doors to God and discover at the same moment that He has already thrown open His door to us. We find ourselves standing where we always hoped we might stand—out in the wide open spaces of God’s Grace and Glory, standing tall and shouting our Praise.” In everyday English, to “throw open” something means to open it wide, suddenly, and without hesitation—not just a crack or a cautious peek, but a full swing, unlatched and unbolted. It suggests dropping all defences—no ID checks at the door, no chain left fastened. It mixes vulnerability with welcome, like pulling back curtains to let morning light pour into a dark room, or swinging open your front door to greet a long-missed friend. By contrast, a ...

Be Thou Exalted, O LORD Psalm 21:13, a verse from the Royal Psalms, is David’s song of thanksgiving for the victory granted by the Lord. In Psalm 20, he prayed for God to answer him in distress, send help from the sanctuary, grant aid from Zion, remember their sacrifices, fulfil the desires of the heart, make plans succeed, and grant all his requests. God responded in Psalm 21; Two key components of this verse are: a) Exalting YHWH for His unmatched strength, mighty power, and miraculous deliverance. b) Through His strength, lifting our voices in song and offering praises to His glorious power, celebrating the wondrous miracles He has displayed for all to witness. Noticing David’s declaration in the simple summary below, it is clear why his heart was filled with gratitude and worship. David did not have a stress-free life; he waited 12 years after the promise was spoken and was anointed by Samuel according to God’s instructions. His attitude and responsiveness in both good and difficul...