Archive for April, 2010

Scripture

Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, “How glorious was the king of Israel today, uncovering himself today in the eyes of the maids of his servants, as one of the base fellows shamelessly uncovers himself!” So David said to Michal, “It [...]

Scripture

Psalm 139:14 (NKJV)
I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well.
Observation

There are many places in the Psalms where David thanks God for His lovingkindess, His mercy, His goodness, His protection, etc. In this verse, however, David thanks God for himself.
Application

God wants us [...]

Scripture

Jesus said to them, “How many loaves do you have?”
And they said, “Seven, and a few little fish.” So He commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground. And He took the seven loaves and the fish and gave thanks, broke them and gave them to His disciples; and the disciples gave to the [...]

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Then it came about afterwards that David inquired of the LORD, saying, “Shall I go up to one of the cities of Judah?” And the LORD said to him, “Go up ” So David said, “Where shall I go up?” And He said, “To Hebron.” – 2 Samuel 2:1
Observation

David was anointed King of Israel by [...]

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Matthew 10:39 “He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses His life for My sake will find it.”
Observation

In this passage, Jesus is teaching His disciples that the only way to find real life is to lose it for Him. Fully knowing the persecutions that would come by following Him, [...]

Scripture

“O God, you are my God; early will I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh longs for you in a dry and weary land where there is no water.” Psalm 63:1
Observation

King David was crying out to God as he continually was chased by his enemies. Despite his circumstances King [...]

Scripture

Psalm 57:1-2. “Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me! For my soul trusts in You; and in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge ,until these calamities have passed by. I will cry out to God Most High, to God who performs all things for me.”
Observation

Things are going to [...]