1Kings 1: The game of chess is like the story before us today. In chess, the first player with a white piece starts, alternating between white and black, and continues until only one piece is the winner. Adonijah, thinking of himself as heir apparent, saw his opportunity to declare himself king as David lay on […]
Ps. 111- As you read each day, ask God to reveal Himself to you. Ask Him to open your eyes, ears, and heart. Then do as the Psalmist: give thanks to the Lord with your whole heart. [Ps 111:1 paraphrase] Praise Him for His work is majestic and glorious, and his faithfulness endures forever. [Ps […]
1Chron 19:19 David as the earthly king of Israel is near the end of his life, and because of that, he leaves a legacy of prayer for his son, who will reign after him. As part of his lasting legacy, he offers a prayer for his son Solomon and his words reveal his heart and […]
Ps 131 Are aspirations a good or not-so-good thing? Let’s take a look at one man, King David in particular, who said he did not aspire to a higher calling. What did he aspire to? Is there any advice for us in scripture? We live and move in a busy world with work, family, church, […]
1Chron 23-25 When the Apostle Paul wrote to the church in Corinth, which was having problems with unity, he reminded them that God is a God of order. 1Co 14:33 “for God is not characterized by disorder but by peace. As in all the churches of the saints,” How often are our churches a mixture […]
Psalm 108-109 Two sides of the coinWe have all heard the saying that there are two sides to every coin or two sides to every argument. So with that idea in mind, we look at these two psalms side by side. Ps 108 contains words that comfort and encourage, and Ps 109 is full of […]
Ps 30 Do you ever feel like someone is looking over your shoulder as you pen your daily thoughts in your journal or quiet moments of prayer? As we read this psalm we learn a little about something that David has faced, yet he takes his quiet time to speak from the heart. When you […]
Psalm 99 Twice in this psalm, we read: “Exalt the Lord our God and worship at His holy hill, for holy is the Lord our God.” To Exalt is to raise high, to elevate. This Hebrew word has the idea of lifting high and can refer to God or man. In this psalm, the writer […]
2Sam 22-23, Ps 57 God is my Refuge A refuge is a place of safety from the storms of life. God is our refuge, and to Him, we can turn. King David, a singer of songs, composed this song which honored God for His many attributes: deliverer, shield, and refuge. Although David was a mighty […]
Ps 38 “Life is Sooooo Unfair!” Life is so unfair, says the psalmist. He knows that his sin was foolish, and now he is facing humiliation. Like us, the psalmist feels the rebuke of God and men. His body and mind are weary, and he wants relief. Sound familiar? So what is the prescription for […]
