When You Put God First . . .
on March 22nd, 2019
Solomon started his kingship in the right direction: he showed his love for God by keeping the instructions given him by his father David. David had counseled him to walk faithfully with God so that the generational blessings promised by God to David would never cease in the family.Solomon had seen David offer extravagant sacrifices to God and we see him as king following those footsteps. Solomon ... Read More
The Promise Is Fulfilled Through Obedience
on March 21st, 2019
David was close to death. He had enthroned Solomon as his successor and he addressed Solomon for the last time prior to his death. The last words of a godly icon are significant. David was a slayer of giants; he was an outstanding military commander; he was a man after God's own heart; he was a gifted musician and Psalmist. He was a visionary who took the nation of Israel to unimaginable heights. ... Read More
The Fault Is Not With God; It is With Us!
on March 20th, 2019
David was old and about to depart from the earthly realm. By all accounts, he had been a very successful king. He had greatly expanded the borders of Israel and subdued her enemies.His accomplishments were laudable.But as towering as his legacy was, there was one chronic weakness that David seemed unable to deal with: David never seemed to have the guts to deal with issues of rebellion and indisci... Read More
A Truly Repentant Heart: How David Dealt With Sin (Part 5)
on March 19th, 2019
"You do not desire a sacrifice or I would offer one. You do not desire a burnt offering."David was in deep reflection over what God truly desires in a repentant person.Here was a man who understood the power of material sacrifice. Here was a man who sacrificed generously to God. We are reminded in 2 Samuel 6:13, "When those who were carrying the ark of the LORD had taken six steps, he sacrificed a... Read More
A Truly Repentant Heart: How David Dealt With Sin (Part 4)
on March 18th, 2019
As David continues to pour out his heart before the LORD, we see glimpses of the things that are dearest to him in his relationship with God. We also see David's eagerness to share his story with others who might be contemplating going down the same regrettable path he had placed himself on. Let's follow his prayer:First: Do not banish me from your presence, and don't take your Holy Spirit from me... Read More
A Truly Repentant Heart: How David Dealt With Sin (Part 3)
on March 17th, 2019
David, "the man after God's own heart" struggles for the restoration of his relationship with God.The relationship has been tarnished by his sins and his spiritual life is a wreck. The spiritual wreck is affecting his entire being. He is troubled and sleepless. There are some valuable lessons to note:First: As David pleads his case with God, he traces his sin to the very source: "For I was born a ... Read More