Reading today from 1 Kings 7 - 8... "That all the people of the earth may know that the LORD is God, and that there is none else." 1 Kings 8:60 (KJB) King Solomon had just ended a prayer during the dedication of the temple. During this dedication he now speaks to the people, and … Continue reading Let the World Know
Into the Hand of GOD
Reading today from 2 Samuel 22 - 24... "And David said unto Gad, 'I am in a great strait: let us fall now into the hand of the LORD; for His mercies are great: and let me not fall into the hand of man.'" 2 Samuel 24:14 (KJB) Probably because of pride David had called … Continue reading Into the Hand of GOD
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 … Continue reading Hindrances to Answered Prayer
Good Counsel
Reading today from 2 Samuel 17 - 19... "For the LORD had appointed to defeat the good counsel of Ahithophel, to the intent that the LORD might bring evil upon Absalom." 2 Samuel 17:14 b (KJB) We all appreciate "Good counsel" from those who have a head and heart for wisdom. Do we always follow … Continue reading Good Counsel
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 … Continue reading Some Heartbreaking News
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? … Continue reading Faithful to God, King, and Country
Be Courageous and Strong
Reading today from 2 Samuel 7 - 10... Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the LORD do that which seemeth him good. 2 Samuel 10:12 (KJB) "Be of good courage, and let us be strong for our people and for the … Continue reading Be Courageous and Strong
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 … Continue reading Blessed By the Presence
Inside Battles
Reading 2 Samuel 1 - 3 for today... "...The LORD shall reward the doer of evil according to his wickedness." 2 Samuel 3:39 b (KJB) There are battles withing kingdoms of men. There are battles which occur within each individual man and woman. King Saul had died in the battle with the Philistines by falling … Continue reading Inside Battles
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 … Continue reading It is the LORD’S Deliverance
Sleeping
Please read 1 Samuel 26 - 28... "So David took the spear and the cruse of water from Saul's bolster; and they gat them away, and no man saw it, nor knew it, neither awaked: for they were all asleep; because a deep sleep from the LORD was fallen upon them." 1 Samuel 26:12 (KJB) … Continue reading Sleeping
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. … Continue reading Vulnerable Situations
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 … Continue reading Stay With Me
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 … Continue reading That all the Earth May Know
When the Preacher Goes Home
Please read 1 Samuel 14 - 16... "Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah." 1 Samuel 16:13 (KJB) Saul had proven himself to be a … Continue reading When the Preacher Goes Home
The Issue of Anger
Reading today from 1 Samuel 11 - 13... "And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard those tidings, and his anger was kindled greatly." 1 Samuel 11:6 (KJB) The person who is never angry never truly loves. I can just about hear some readers here saying, "Wait just one minute." In a … Continue reading The Issue of Anger
Going Home with the King
Please read 1 Samuel 8 - 10 for today... "And Saul also went home to Gibeah; and there went with him a band of men, whose hearts God had touched. But the children of Belial said, 'How shall this man save us?' And they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace." … Continue reading Going Home with the King
Serve the LORD Only
Reading today from 1 Samuel 5 - 7... "And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, 'If ye do return unto the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts unto the LORD, and serve Him only: and He will deliver … Continue reading Serve the LORD Only
He Trembled for the Ark of God
Please read 1 Samuel 2 - 4 for today's reading... "And there ran a man of Benjamin out of the army, and came to Shiloh the same day with his clothes rent, and with earth upon his head. And when he came, lo, Eli sat upon a seat by the wayside watching: for his heart trembled … Continue reading He Trembled for the Ark of God
Give Your Child Away
Reading today from Ruth 2 - 1 Samuel 1... "And she said, 'Oh my lord, as thy soul liveth, my lord, I am the woman that stood by thee here, praying unto the LORD. For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of Him: therefore also I have lent … Continue reading Give Your Child Away
Truth and Consequences
“And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul; and I gave thee thy master’s house, and thy master’s wives into thy bosom, and gave thee the house of Israel and of … Continue reading Truth and Consequences
When We Get What We Want
Many times we people – all who were made by God in His image and likeness want what we want, and we want it now. Nothing has changed since the Garden of Eden and the fall of Adam and Eve; at least in the matter of our wants. When it comes to leadership of kings, … Continue reading When We Get What We Want
He that Rules over Men
Today's Reading: 2 Samuel 22 - 23 "Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said, The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and His word … Continue reading He that Rules over Men
Divisions
Today's Reading: 2 Samuel 20 - 21 "And there happened to be there a man of Belial, whose name was Sheba, the son of Bichri, a Benjamite: and he blew a trumpet, and said, We have no part in David, neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to his tents, O … Continue reading Divisions
The Mule Went On
Today's Reading: 2 Samuel 16 - 19 "And Absalom met the servants of David. And Absalom rode upon a mule, and the mule went under the thick boughs of a great oak, and his head caught hold of the oak, and he was taken up between the heaven and the earth; and the mule that … Continue reading The Mule Went On
Loyalty
Today's Reading: 2 Samuel 14 - 15 "Then said the king to Ittai the Gittite, Wherefore goest thou also with us? Return to thy place, and abide with the king: for thou art a stranger, and also an exile. Whereas thou camest but yesterday, should I this day make thee go up and down with … Continue reading Loyalty
The Cost
Today's Reading: 2 Samuel 11 - 13 "And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD. And Nathan said unto David, The LORD also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die. Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child … Continue reading The Cost
Dead Dog
Today's Reading: 2 Samuel 7 - 10 "Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant! And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew thee kindness for … Continue reading Dead Dog
On a Cart?
Today's Reading: 2 Samuel 4 - 6 "And they set the ark of God upon a new cart, and brought it out of the house of Abinadab that was in Gibeah: and Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, drave the new cart... ...And when they came to Nachon’s threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth his hand … Continue reading On a Cart?
The LORD Spoke of David
Today's Reading: 2 Samuel 1 - 3 "And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you: now then do it: for the LORD hath spoken of David, saying, By the hand of My servant David I will save My people Israel out … Continue reading The LORD Spoke of David
