There is a big difference in Scripture for man to know that God is the LORD; and for men to know themselves to be but men. However, both are clearly tied together. Before one can know the Living GOD one must realize their feebleness before God. We must realize that we need God. He does …
Category: David
I Will Praise the LORD
There are some who may ask, "Why would I, or why should I praise the LORD?" My answer to that is, "Why wouldn't you want to?" I mean we are talking about the creator of the Universe and everything in it. He is righteous. He is holy. He is just; and if you want to …
The Census Not Counted
My Bible reading for today was 1 Chronicles 26 -27... "But David took not the number of them from twenty years old and under: because the LORD had said He would increase Israel like to the stars of the heavens." 1 Chronicles 27:23 (KJB) I will let some Bible Commentaries give their comments on this …
The Power of Music
I was thinking as I was reading through these genealogical records of the Levites, and their family that I was not going to find much for encouragement for the Christian in all this "Important for Israel" stuff. God is great, and God is good... And I thank Him every day for my sustenance and strength …
A Sacrifice
"And king David said to Ornan, Nay; but I will verily buy it for the full price: for I will not take that which is thine for the LORD, nor offer burnt offerings without cost." 1 Chronicles 21:24 (KJB) Let me share my thoughts on reading 1 Chronicles 20 - 22 this morning; especially verse …
…And Let the Earth Rejoice…
"Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigneth. Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all that is therein. Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the LORD, because He cometh to judge …
To Fulfill the Word of the LORD
Reading today from 1 Kings 1 - 3... "So Solomon thrust out Abiathar from being priest unto the LORD; that he might fulfil the word of the LORD, which he spake concerning the house of Eli in Shiloh." 1 Kings 2:2 (KJB) The events of this text is taking place early in Solomon's reign as …
Hindrances to Answered Prayer
Please read 2 Samuel 20 - 21... ...And they performed all that the king commanded. And after that God was intreated for the land. 2 Samuel 21:14 b "So they performed all that the king commanded. And after that God heeded the prayer for the land." 2 Samuel 21:14 b (NKJV) The events preceding the above …
Some Heartbreaking News
Reading 2 Samuel 14 - 16 for today... "And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom." 2 Samuel 15:13 (KJB) How does one respond when they get news from a messenger that their son has schemed against them, and is taking over your business or …
Faithful to God, King, and Country
Reading today from 2 Samuel 11 -13... "And Uriah said unto David, 'The ark, and Israel, and Judah, abide in tents; and my lord Joab, and the servants of my lord, are encamped in the open fields; shall I then go into mine house, to eat and to drink, and to lie with my wife? …
Blessed By the Presence
Reading from 2 Samuel 4 - 6 for today... "And the ark of the LORD continued in the house of Obededom the Gittite three months: and the LORD blessed Obededom, and all his household." 2 Samuel 6:11 (KJB) When God is present in an individual's life that individual is blessed by God. When that person …
It is the LORD’S Deliverance
Reading today from 1 Samuel 29 - 31... "Then said David, 'Ye shall not do so, my brethren, with that which the LORD hath given us, who hath preserved us, and delivered the company that came against us into our hand..." 1 Samuel 30:23 (KJB) David and his men had returned to their home and …
Vulnerable Situations
Reading 1 Samuel 23 - 25 for today... "And he said unto his men, 'The LORD forbid that I should do this thing unto my master, the LORD'S anointed, to stretch forth mine hand against him, seeing he is the anointed of the LORD." 1 Samuel 24:6 (KJB) King Saul was out to kill David. …
Stay With Me
Today's reading is from 1 Samuel 20 - 22... "Abide thou with me, fear not: for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life: but with me thou shalt be in safeguard." 1 Samuel 22:23 (KJB) This utter hatred for David in King Saul began due to Saul's rebellious heart (1 Samuel 15:10-23). Because of …
That all the Earth May Know
Reading for this Resurrection Sunday is 1 Samuel 17 - 19... "...That all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel." 1 Samuel 17:46 (KJB) This is the story of David and his defeat of the Philistine giant Goliath who was defying the army of God - Israel - thus defying God …
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