Tag: David

May 2 @ 2 Samuel 5-9

2 Samuel 5-9 (NLT)  Discover His heart: His Holy Spirit dwells in us When I read the story of Uzzah and the Ark, I always think of the first Indiana Jones movie.  Indiana’s arrogant archaeologist rival opened the Ark of the Covenant and then melted into the floor because of the power it contained.  The hero was spared because he…

April 25 @ 2 Samuel 1-4

2 Samuel 1-4 (NLT)  Discover His heart: He rewards our patience and integrity; He desires that our zeal is surrendered to Him “I was just trying to help.”  How many times have we offered this explanation when our attempt to help someone has not been helpful.  Often unsolicited, our help is well-intended, but sometimes it doesn’t achieve our goal.  So…

April 11 @ I Samuel 21-25

I Samuel 21-25 (NLT) Discover His heart: His anointing on others calls for a respectful response from us. The race for high-level positions in corporations, government and even in churches has always been a source of amusement to me, although I’m sure it’s not anyone’s intention to amuse me. Once a position is secured, the winner assumes by virtue of…

April 5 @ Psalms 39-41

Psalms 39-41 (NLT) Discover His heart: He gives mercy and strength in our trials Much of the discipline of my children was done through the look rather than through corporal punishment, and I think this is true for many mothers. My children often said I was scolding them even though I hadn’t opened my mouth, and trust me, I am…