but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God. 1st Samuel 30:6 While David was off in battle, an enemy attacked his home base. They burned the city, taking everything as spoil. Those who were with David were angry at their loss. They wanted...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The question is always asked, "How should we respond when someone seeks to do evil unto us? Should we seek revenge?" There is no doubt, Saul sought to do evil unto David. Saul sought to kill David. How did David respond when he had the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
I am reading a Chronological bible in my daily reading. This bible inputs the Psalms in the narrative where David when David would have written them. Today, Psalm 54 is input with 1st Samuel 23:13-29. David is hiding from Saul. The Ziphites send...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
When reading about the life of David, it is evident he trusted the Lord. David faced many hardships. Yet, he never turned his back on the Lord. Saul pursued David even though David had done no wrong. David hides in a cave. David takes his...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
David walked with God. He walked in wisdom. This did not mean David would be insulated from hardships. Even though David faithfully served Saul, Saul hated David. The spirit of God had departed from Saul. Saul knew the kingdom would be taken...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Today in my reading, I am reading how David slew Goliath. David is facing an enemy of giant proportions. When Saul questions David concerning his ability to fight Goliath, David tells of God's past deliverance. God delivered a bear and lion into...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
i missed a few days reading. Last week was full of ministry. 2 days driving, and 2 days at the hospital. I am returning to my daily blog. Yesterday, I preached on the Intercessory work of Christ. The reason we can come boldly before the throne of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Today's reading is the story of Ruth. When Ruth went out into the field, Boaz took note of her. He recognized her faithfulness. Ruth 2:11 KJV[11] And Boaz answered and said unto her, It hath fully been shewed me, all that thou hast done unto thy...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Today my reading included Israel's battle with Benjamin. When the children of Israel entered the Promised Land, they were not to make a league with any of the inhabitants of that land. The Gibeonites deceived Israel. Israel made a league with...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Yesterday, I received a report from the family of a Missionary. This Missionary has spent many years serving the people of Brazil. The report I received stated the family has found out the Missionary has inoperable pancreatic cancer. He has...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
