Photo by Irina Iriser on Pexels.com 1 Samuel 29:9 New International Version Achish answered, “I know that you have been as pleasing in my eyes as an angel of God; nevertheless, the Philistine commanders have said, ‘He must not go up with us into battle.’ For Meditation What was David thinking when he marched with Achish into … Continue reading When Something Gives Way…
David
Under His Wings
1 Samuel 25:31 New International Version And when the Lord your God has brought my lord success, remember your servant. For Your Encouragement Was Abigail an opportunist—a gold digger, as some call her, for making the plea to David to remember her when he came into his kingdom (1 Samuel 25:31)? The beautiful woman needed rescue … Continue reading Under His Wings
The Language of a Father’s Heart
Photo by Min An on Pexels.com 2 Samuel 18:33 New International Version The king was shaken. He went up to the room over the gateway and wept. As he went, he said: “O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you—O Absalom, my son, my son! For Meditation … Continue reading The Language of a Father’s Heart
Pride and Vengeance
2 Samuel 17:23 New International Version (NIV) When Ahithophel saw that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and set out for his house in his hometown. He put his house in order and then hanged himself. For Meditation The story of Ahithophel is not just intriguing but also profoundly tragic. He was a man … Continue reading Pride and Vengeance
When God is Truly in It
Photo by Pavel Danilyuk on Pexels.com 2 Samuel 6:14-15 New International Version Wearing a linen ephod, David was dancing before the Lord with all his might, while he and all Israel were bringing up the ark of the Lord with shouts and the sound of trumpets. For Encouragement When we do things well, there is joy, and if it is in God’s vineyard, … Continue reading When God is Truly in It
Because of Him, We Live
2 Samuel 9:1 New Living Translation (NLT) One day David asked, “Is anyone in Saul’s family still alive—anyone to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” For Meditation Imagine the day Ziba broke the news of King David’s invitation to Mephibosheth in Lo Debar (2 Samuel 9:1-8). The city’s name signified a rebellious place … Continue reading Because of Him, We Live
Under His Wings
Photo by Tom Fisk on Pexels.com 1 Samuel 25:31 New International Version And when the Lord your God has brought my lord success, remember your servant. For Your Was Abigail an opportunist—a gold digger, as some call her—for pleading to David to remember her when he came into his kingdom (1 Samuel 25:31)? The beautiful … Continue reading Under His Wings
The Paradox of Abuse
1 Samuel 25:13 New International Version David said to his men, “Each of you strap on your sword!” So they did, and David strapped his on as well. About four hundred men went up with David, while two hundred stayed with the supplies. For Meditation It is interesting how our experience affects our thinking and actions. … Continue reading The Paradox of Abuse
A Friend Indeed.
Photo by Jaime Reimer on Pexels.com Proverbs 18:24 New King James Version A man who has friends must himself be friendly,But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. For Encouragement A true friend, who can find in this selfish world? He was a friend to his father, a trusted warrior by his side. He was not deficient … Continue reading A Friend Indeed.
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 