Devotionals

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 forgave him for...

Sacrifice Should Cost You Something – 1 Chronicles 21:24 We find David had pleaded with God to remove the judgment from Israel because of his sin. God tells David to go build an alter and sacrifice at Araunah's field. Araunah was ready to give David the field and the...