Leaders who fear God bring joy and peace. — 2 Samuel 23:3–4 What a delight when we know our leaders are submitted to God. It brings peace and joy to those they lead. 2 Samuel 23:3–4 (NIV84): When one rules over men in righteousness, when he rules in the fear of...
When we sin against someone, we need to go to them and make it right — 2 Samuel 19:18-20 We see this played out with Shimei. He had held a grudge and then dishonored the king as he was fleeing Jerusalem. But now the king was returning. 2 Samuel 19:18-20 (NIV84)...
Find your rest in God — Psalm 62:5–8 Psalm 62:5–8 (NIV84): Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. 6 He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. 7 My salvation and my honor depend on...
Pride comes before a fall. — 2 Samuel 18:9, Numbers 32:23 I am reminded of this when I read the story of Absalom. He is full of himself. Sadly, he was given every advantage in life. He was a prince, the kings son. He was handsome and charming. He had influence and so...
Oh, the deep pain of betrayal — Psalms 12-14, 20-22 How it confuses the mind and destroys the heart. We find David’s son Absalom working a plan for 4 years against his father’s throne and then rallies an army to take Jerusalem. This after his father...
