Keep Your Focus 1 Samuel 17:33 New International Version (NIV) Saul replied, “You are not able to go out against this Philistine and fight him; you are only a young man, and he has been a warrior from his youth.” A Story For the Weekend Sometimes, we look for opportunities to retaliate against those who have … Continue reading Keep Your Focus
David
The Heart of Mephibosheth
The Heart of Mephibosheth 2 Samuel 19:30 New International Version Mephibosheth said to the king, “Let him take everything, now that my lord the king has returned home safely.” For Encouragement He had a heart as pure as his father’s (1 Sam. 18:1, 3-4). Jonathan’s disabled son, Mephibosheth, moved from adversity and a hopeless life into … Continue reading The Heart of Mephibosheth
Just Be Yourself
1 Samuel 17:39 New International Version David fastened on his sword over the tunic and tried walking around, because he was not used to them. “I cannot go in these,” he said to Saul, “because I am not used to them.” So he took them off. For Encouragement It is hard to believe King Saul. The … Continue reading Just Be Yourself
It Is Not Over For You
2 Samuel 9:3 New International Version The king asked, “Is there no one still alive from the house of Saul to whom I can show God’s kindness?” Ziba answered the king, “There is still a son of Jonathan; he is lame in both feet.” For Meditation After King Saul and his son Jonathan died on Mount Gilboa, … Continue reading It Is Not Over For You
Celebrating God’s Goodness
Psalm 34:6 New International Version (NIV) This poor man called, and the Lord heard him;he saved him out of all his troubles. For Encouragement It’s easy for our judgment to slip when we’re desperate. In those moments, we often make choices that aren’t wise. Think about David’s time in the wilderness, running from King Saul. … Continue reading Celebrating God’s Goodness
Of Appreciation and Thanksgiving
2 Samuel 9:8 New International Version (NIV) Mephibosheth bowed down and said, “What is your servant, that you should notice a dead dog like me?” For meditation Genuine appreciation is the mother of thankfulness. It begins with the question, Who am I? Nobody can be truly thankful without a proper understanding of their unworthiness. They must also recognize … Continue reading Of Appreciation and Thanksgiving
When Wisdom and Beauty Speak
1 Samuel 25:23-25 New International Version When Abigail saw David, she quickly got off her donkey and bowed down before David with her face to the ground. She fell at his feet and said: “Pardon your servant, my lord, and let me speak to you; hear what your servant has to say. Please pay no attention, my lord, … Continue reading When Wisdom and Beauty Speak
Not You But The Most High
1 Samuel 26:12 New International Version (NIV) So David took the spear and water jug near Saul’s head, and they left. No one saw or knew about it, nor did anyone wake up. They were all sleeping, because the Lord had put them into a deep sleep. For Meditation Ever gotten away with driving recklessly, narrowly escaping … Continue reading Not You But The Most High
Fight In the Right Armor
1 Samuel 17:38 New International Version (NIV) Then Saul dressed David in his own tunic. He put a coat of armor on him and a bronze helmet on his head. For Meditation I find it comical. King Saul has the armor he trusts. He has won many victories in it; even against the Philistines. But not … Continue reading Fight In the Right Armor
