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A Drink from the River of Delights

12 Thursday Feb 2026

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Today’s Devotion from Psalms 365 by David Kitz

Reading: Psalm 36:5-9

Listen to today’s reading by Jonathan Dent:

Your love, LORD, reaches to the heavens,
    your faithfulness to the skies.
Your righteousness is like the highest mountains,
    your justice like the great deep.
    You, LORD, preserve both people and animals.
How priceless is your unfailing love, O God!
    People take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
They feast on the abundance of your house;
    you give them drink from your river of delights.
For with you is the fountain of life;
    in your light we see light.
(NIV)*

Reflection
As mentioned in my previous post, Psalm 36 is a psalm of contrasts. David compares the wickedness of man with the amazing goodness of God. The opening portion of Psalm 36 touches on the depravity of man. In today’s reading we behold the awesome love and kindness of God. 

Emmons Glacier on Mount Rainier (Warwick Burgess/flickr)

Your love, LORD, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. Your righteousness is like the highest mountains, your justice like the great deep (v. 5-6). The beautiful poetry of those words sends me off on a Rocky Mountain high.

God’s love is reflected in the beauty of his creation. He nestled us into a world of incredible beauty and variety. From the grandeur of the mountains to the minute sea fauna, God is there—sustaining all—reigning over all. You, LORD, preserve both people and animals. How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! (v. 7)

God’s unfailing love stands in sharp contrast to man’s rapacious capacity for hate and destruction. We glory in war, death and bloodshed as though these are great accomplishments, when in fact they are a failure in love and forgiveness—the attributes of God. Yet despite these failures God showers us with His love and goodness. People take refuge in the shadow of your wings. They feast on the abundance of your house; you give them drink from your river of delights (v. 7-8).

It is worth noting that God is the source of the river of delights. Just as any good father enjoys bringing pleasure to his children, so too our Heavenly Father delights in bringing joy to us. He is not stingy in His love, but overflowing with generosity, in many cases providing more than we can handle.

For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light (v.9). The LORD is the author and source of all life. “God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day” (Genesis 1:31). Only in Him and through Him do we see the light of day and the light of life. To God be praise forever more!

Response
LORD God, thank you, thank you, thank you for your great love and faithfulness to me. Let your light shine in me and through me today. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

Your Turn
Have you been drinking from God’s river of delights? List some things that bring you God-given joy.

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New from David Kitz

James—the brother of Jesus—who was this man? What evidence do we have that this “brother of our Lord” even existed?

David Kitz digs deep into archeology, family dynamics, church history, and the biblical texts. What emerges from his research is a portrait of a decisive, pivotal leader who embodied the will and character of Jesus Christ.

But how did James—James the unbeliever—transform to become a leader who changed the course of world history? In these pages you will uncover the answer and rediscover for yourself the life-changing power of the gospel.

To view further details or purchase directly from the author click here.

From the Heart to the Mouth

11 Wednesday Feb 2026

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Today’s Reading: Psalm 36:1-4

Listen to today’s reading by Jonathan Dent:

LORD God,
help me to see a true picture of myself.
If I see sin in my life,
help me to change.
Grant me the gift of repentance through Jesus,
who loved me to the point of death
on a cross.
Amen.

     — — — —

Snow covered tree in Grey Nuns Park — photo by David Kitz


From the Heart to the Mouth

“Are you still so dull?”
Jesus asked them.
“Don’t you see that whatever enters the mouth
goes into the stomach and then out of the body?
But the things that come out of a person’s mouth
come from the heart,
and these defile them.
For out of the heart come evil thoughts—
murder, adultery, sexual immorality,
theft, false testimony, slander.
These are what defile a person;
but eating with unwashed hands does not defile them.”
(Matthew 15:16-20 NIV)*


Whoever does not love does not know God,
because God is love (1 John 4:8 NIV)

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Pray for enduring peace in Israel and Gaza,
and continue to pray for peace to return to Ukraine and Russia!

Volume I of Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer won the Best Book of the Year Award from The Word Guild and Volume II has won the Best Devotional of the Year Award. For those who love God’s word, this three-book series is an ideal way to daily meet with the Lord. To purchase or for a closer look click here.

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The Plank in Your Own Eye

10 Tuesday Feb 2026

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Today’s quote and prayer from
“Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer

Photo by David Kitz

 Today’s Reading: Psalm 35:26-28

Listen to today’s reading by Jonathan Dent:

Father God,
give me a heart of thanksgiving.
Help me appreciate the giftings
and success of others.
Grant me a pure heart
with pure motives.
May I always delight
in the well-being of your servants.
Amen.

     — — — —

Winter creek-side — photo by David Kitz


Blind to Our Own Faults

“Why do you look at the speck of sawdust
in your brother’s eye
and pay no attention
to the plank in your own eye?
How can you say to your brother,
‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’
when all the time
there is a plank in your own eye?
You hypocrite,
first take the plank out of your own eye,
and then you will see clearly
to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.
(Matthew 7:3-5 NIV)*


Whoever does not love does not know God,
because God is love (1 John 4:8 NIV)

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Pray for enduring peace in Israel and Gaza,
and continue to pray for peace to return to Ukraine and Russia!

Volume I of Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer won the Best Book of the Year Award from The Word Guild and Volume II has won the Best Devotional of the Year Award. For those who love God’s word, this three-book series is an ideal way to daily meet with the Lord. To purchase or for a closer look click here.

Also available from David KitzIs a return-to-Jesus revival possible in our time?
This book points the way forward.
For details click here.

Doing the Harder Thing

09 Monday Feb 2026

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 Today’s Reading: Psalm 35:22-25

Listen to today’s reading by Jonathan Dent:

Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God
(Matthew 5:9).
LORD God,
help me to be a local peacemaker in my world today—
someone who builds bridges
between people and communities.
Amen.

     — — — —

Koranke, Japan — a place of peace — photo by David Kitz


Kindness or Revenge

Do not repay anyone evil for evil.
Be careful to do what is right
in the eyes of everyone. 
If it is possible,
as far as it depends on you,
live at peace with everyone.
Do not take revenge, my dear friends,
but leave room for God’s wrath,
for it is written:
“It is mine to avenge;
I will repay,” says the Lord. 
On the contrary:

“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
    if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this,
you will heap burning coals on his head.”

Do not be overcome by evil,
but overcome evil with good.
(Romans 12:17-21 NIV)*


Whoever does not love does not know God,
because God is love (1 John 4:8 NIV)

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Pray for enduring peace in Israel and Gaza,
and continue to pray for peace to return to Ukraine and Russia!

Volume I of Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer won the Best Book of the Year Award from The Word Guild and Volume II has won the Best Devotional of the Year Award. For those who love God’s word, this three-book series is an ideal way to daily meet with the Lord. To purchase or for a closer look click here.

Also available from David KitzIs a return-to-Jesus revival possible in our time?
This book points the way forward.
For details click here.

Arise and Come to My Aid

08 Sunday Feb 2026

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I will praise the LORD!

Reading:  Psalm 35:1-6

Listen to today’s reading by Jonathan Dent:

Of David.

Contend, LORD, with those who contend with me;
    fight against those who fight against me.
Take up shield and armor;
    arise and come to my aid.
Brandish spear and javelin
    against those who pursue me.
Say to me,
    “I am your salvation.”
May those who seek my life
    be disgraced and put to shame;
may those who plot my ruin
    be turned back in dismay.
May they be like chaff before the wind,
    with the angel of the LORD driving them away;
may their path be dark and slippery,
    with the angel of the LORD pursuing them. (NIV)*

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The photo of Jerusalem on the cover of Psalm 365, Volume II

Available now…

James—the brother of Jesus—who was this man? What evidence do we have that this “brother of our Lord” even existed?

David Kitz digs deep into archeology, family dynamics, church history, and the biblical texts. What emerges from his research is a portrait of a decisive, pivotal leader who embodied the will and character of Jesus Christ.

But how did James—James the unbeliever—transform to become a leader who changed the course of world history? In these pages you will uncover the answer and rediscover for yourself the life-changing power of the gospel.

To view further details or purchase directly from the author click here.

This Poor Man Called…

07 Saturday Feb 2026

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I will praise the LORD!

Reading:  Psalm 34:1-7

Listen to today’s reading by Jonathan Dent:

Of David. When he pretended to be insane before Abimelek,
who drove him away, and he left.

I will extol the LORD at all times;
    his praise will always be on my lips.
I will glory in the LORD;
    let the afflicted hear and rejoice.
Glorify the LORD with me;
    let us exalt his name together.
I sought the LORD, and he answered me;
    he delivered me from all my fears.
Those who look to him are radiant;
    their faces are never covered with shame.
This poor man called, and the LORD heard him;
    he saved him out of all his troubles.
The angel of the LORD encamps around those
who fear him,
    and he delivers them. (NIV)*

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Please pray for peace to return to Israel, Gaza, and Ukraine!

Volume I of Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer won the Best Book of the Year Award from The Word Guild and Volume II has won the Best Devotional of the Year Award. For those who love God’s word, this three-book series is an ideal way to daily meet with the Lord. To purchase or for a closer look click here.

The photo of Jerusalem on the cover of Psalm 365, Volume II

Available now…

James—the brother of Jesus—who was this man? What evidence do we have that this “brother of our Lord” even existed?

David Kitz digs deep into archeology, family dynamics, church history, and the biblical texts. What emerges from his research is a portrait of a decisive, pivotal leader who embodied the will and character of Jesus Christ.

But how did James—James the unbeliever—transform to become a leader who changed the course of world history? In these pages you will uncover the answer and rediscover for yourself the life-changing power of the gospel.

To view further details or purchase directly from the author click here.

Raised from the Dead

06 Friday Feb 2026

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 Today’s Reading: Psalm 35:17-21

Listen to today’s reading by Jonathan Dent:

Lord,
you know the troubles and trials
that I face daily.
You are my help and my strength.
I will give you thanks in the great assembly;
among the throngs I will praise you (Psalm 35:18).
Amen.

     — — — —


Standing Firm in Faith

But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead,
the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 
For since death came through a man,
the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. 
For as in Adam all die,
so in Christ all will be made alive. 
But each in turn:
Christ, the firstfruits;
then, when he comes,
those who belong to him. 
Then the end will come,
when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father
after he has destroyed all dominion,
authority and power. 
For he must reign
until he has put all his enemies under his feet. 
The last enemy to be destroyed is death.
(1 Corinthians 15:20-26 NIV)*


Whoever does not love does not know God,
because God is love (1 John 4:8 NIV)

Para la publicación de Salmos 365 de hoy en español haga clic aquí.

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Pray for enduring peace in Israel and Gaza,
and continue to pray for peace to return to Ukraine and Russia!

Volume I of Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer won the Best Book of the Year Award from The Word Guild and Volume II has won the Best Devotional of the Year Award. For those who love God’s word, this three-book series is an ideal way to daily meet with the Lord. To purchase or for a closer look click here.

Also available from David KitzIs a return-to-Jesus revival possible in our time?
This book points the way forward.
For details click here.

Standing Firm in Faith

05 Thursday Feb 2026

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 Today’s Reading: Psalm 35:11-16

Listen to today’s reading by Jonathan Dent:

Jesus,
you are my victory
when the enemy accuses me.
I put my trust in your redeeming blood.
Help me to stand firm
against the taunts of the enemy.
My victory comes from you.
Amen.

     — — — —


Standing Firm in Faith

Be alert and of sober mind.
Your enemy the devil prowls around
like a roaring lion
looking for someone to devour.
Resist him,
standing firm in the faith,
because you know that the family of believers
throughout the world is undergoing
the same kind of sufferings.

And the God of all grace,
who called you to his eternal glory in Christ,
after you have suffered a little while,
will himself restore you
and make you strong,
firm and steadfast.
To him be the power for ever and ever.
Amen.

(1 Peter 5:8-11 NIV)*


Whoever does not love does not know God,
because God is love (1 John 4:8 NIV)

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Pray for enduring peace in Israel and Gaza,
and continue to pray for peace to return to Ukraine and Russia!

Volume I of Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer won the Best Book of the Year Award from The Word Guild and Volume II has won the Best Devotional of the Year Award. For those who love God’s word, this three-book series is an ideal way to daily meet with the Lord. To purchase or for a closer look click here.

Also available from David KitzIs a return-to-Jesus revival possible in our time?
This book points the way forward.
For details click here.

More Precious than Gold

04 Wednesday Feb 2026

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 Today’s Reading: Psalm 35:7-10

Listen to today’s reading by Jonathan Dent:


Heavenly Father,
I thank you that you have provided armor
so I can stand against the wiles of the devil.
I praise you for the power
of your Holy Word.
I have victory through your blood,
Lord Jesus.
Amen.

     — — — —

The Word of God — photo by David Kitz


The Wonders of God’s Word

The law of the LORD is perfect,
    refreshing the soul.
The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy,
    making wise the simple.
The precepts of the LORD are right,
    giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the LORD are radiant,
    giving light to the eyes.
The fear of the LORD is pure,
    enduring forever.
The decrees of the LORD are firm,
    and all of them are righteous.
They are more precious than gold,
    than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,
    than honey from the honeycomb.
By them your servant is warned;
    in keeping them there is great reward.
(Psalm 19:7-11 NIV)*


Whoever does not love does not know God,
because God is love (1 John 4:8 NIV)

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Pray for enduring peace in Israel and Gaza,
and continue to pray for peace to return to Ukraine and Russia!

Volume I of Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer won the Best Book of the Year Award from The Word Guild and Volume II has won the Best Devotional of the Year Award. For those who love God’s word, this three-book series is an ideal way to daily meet with the Lord. To purchase or for a closer look click here.

Also available from David KitzIs a return-to-Jesus revival possible in our time?
This book points the way forward.
For details click here.

Do You Look for a Trouble-Free Life?

04 Wednesday Feb 2026

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Today’s Devotion from Psalms 365 by David Kitz

Reading: Psalm 35:7-10

Listen to today’s reading by Jonathan Dent:

Since they hid their net for me without cause
    and without cause dug a pit for me,
may ruin overtake them by surprise—
    may the net they hid entangle them,
    may they fall into the pit, to their ruin.
Then my soul will rejoice in the LORD
    and delight in his salvation.
My whole being will exclaim,
    “Who is like you, LORD?
You rescue the poor from those too strong for them,
    the poor and needy from those who rob them.”
(NIV)*

Lutel early medieval sword (courtesy of “One lucky guy”/Flickr)

 

Reflection
Paul the apostle reminds us that as believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, we are engaged in spiritual warfare. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand (Ephesians 6:11-13).

The conflicts that David experienced in the Old Testament, reflected in the words of this portion of Psalm 35, are mirrored in the spiritual warfare experienced by New Testament believers. Make no mistake—the devil and his cohorts have dug a pit to trap you; they spread their nets to ensnare you in sin and degradation. But as was true for David, the LORD has also provided a way of escape for you and me. Once again Paul reminds us of this: No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it (1 Corinthians 10:13).

The LORD has equipped us with the armor of God and He has provided a way of escape, so then with David we can rejoice in the victory the LORD will bring.

Then my soul will rejoice in the LORD and delight in his salvation. My whole being will exclaim, “Who is like you, LORD? You rescue the poor from those too strong for them, the poor and needy from those who rob them” (v. 9-10).

Satan is a thief and a robber, who robs us of victory, peace, and joy. But like David and Paul we can overcome. Victory is possible because the victory has already been won for us at the cross, and it was confirmed on resurrection morning at the empty tomb. “Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord!” (Romans 7:25).

Response
Heavenly Father, I thank you that you have provided armor so I can stand against the wiles of the devil. I praise you for the power of your holy word. I have victory through your blood, Lord Jesus. Amen.

Your Turn
In your battle against sin are you using “the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God?” (Ephesians 6:17)

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Please pray for peace to return to Israel, Gaza, Russia and Ukraine!

Volume I of Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer won the Best Book of the Year Award from The Word Guild and Volume II has won the Best Devotional of the Year Award. For those who love God’s word, this three-book series is an ideal way to daily meet with the Lord. To purchase or for a closer look click here.


New from David Kitz

James—the brother of Jesus—who was this man? What evidence do we have that this “brother of our Lord” even existed?

David Kitz digs deep into archeology, family dynamics, church history, and the biblical texts. What emerges from his research is a portrait of a decisive, pivotal leader who embodied the will and character of Jesus Christ.

But how did James—James the unbeliever—transform to become a leader who changed the course of world history? In these pages you will uncover the answer and rediscover for yourself the life-changing power of the gospel.

To view further details or purchase directly from the author click here.