Category Archives: dependence upon God
a consuming fire
2 Kings 1 You would think that after losing 102 men to the power of God — Ahaziah would stop trying to strong-arm Elijah. But his rebellion against the LORD had blinded him of reality. Even though he was facing … Continue reading
the price of presumption
1 Kings 20 The most amazing part of this whole story is that the LORD had condescended to back king Ahab. He was a selfish and evil man. But the LORD chose to give him victory over a greater army … Continue reading
the place of grace
1 Kings 8:22-66 Solomon’s prayer of dedication begins by simply asking God to hear the prayers of the righteous, and give them justice when they pray toward the temple in Jerusalem. But then he asks the LORD to go one … Continue reading
awkward moments
1 Kings 1:1-27 Circumstances conspired to bring about some awkward moments for several people in today’s text. There were awkward moments for David, who had to feel uncomfortable in the presence of his wife, Nathan the prophet, and the beautiful … Continue reading
surrendering our sovereignty
2 Samuel 24 Are we puppets on a string? Is there freedom to choose our own destiny? Might I suggest that the answer to both of those questions could be “yes.” David owns the responsibility for taking the census, but … Continue reading
transition
2 Samuel 15:13-16:14 Due to the rebellion of his son Absalom, David finds himself in transition after years of ruling Israel. He must flee Jerusalem, some friends going with him, and others staying behind to communicate to him later. This … Continue reading
Posted in David, dependence upon God, faith, perseverance
Tagged 2 Samuel 15, 2 Samuel 16
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while we wait
1 Samuel 27 David escapes to Gath, putting himself out of reach of Saul. This allows for Saul to be the means of his own destruction. Meanwhile, David and his six hundred men continue to raid the towns of the … Continue reading
no need for revenge
1 Samuel 26 David took a spear and a water jar as evidence that he – once again – came close enough to Saul to kill him, but spared his life. His confidence was in God’s ultimate judgment. Since he … Continue reading
Posted in David, dependence upon God, discernment, judgment, sovereignty of God
Tagged 1 Samuel 26
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refuge in dangerous times
1 Samuel 21-22 Even in dangerous times, king David found ways to provide for, and to protect those who sought refuge in him. He went to extraordinary measures to do so. It was not safe to simply be for David, … Continue reading
into his hands
1 Samuel 12 Sometimes you can’t go back and start over. The Israelites understood that they had sinned in asking for a king. Saul was in place, so now they would have to live with it. God did not remove … Continue reading
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