17 And Samuel said, “Though you are little in your own eyes, are you not the head of the tribes of Israel? The Lord anointed you king over Israel. 18 And the Lord sent you on a mission and said, ‘Go, devote to destruction the sinners, the Amalekites, and fight against them until they are […]
King David on letting God be God
2 Samuel 15:24-26 And Abiathar came up, and behold, Zadok came also with all the Levites, bearing the ark of the covenant of God. And they set down the ark of God until the people had all passed out of the city. 25 Then the king said to Zadok, “Carry the ark of God back […]
Mercy, Focus, Calling
In 1 Samuel 23, David is on the run, but at the same time, one of the cities to the south is being attacked by Philistines. Instead of worrying about running from Saul or how to organize his men so that he can become king, he rushes to the rescue of the city of Keilah […]
WCAGLS Session 5: Chris Brown
Session 5 Chris Brown For one month, Saul was getting called out and it was obvious to everyone that he was chicken. Saul was supposed to be the guy that would go out after Goliath. After 40 days of leadership being questioned, and it's because of you, any neck is better than yours. They sent […]
Beloved David
From Secrecy to Publicity
2 Samuel 7:14-15 NET When he sins, I will correct him with the rod of men and with wounds inflicted by human beings. But my loyal love will not be removed from him as I removed it from Saul, whom I removed from before you. I think it’s great here that even though David and […]
Losing Yourself in God's Multi-Generational Plan
When David had settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Look, I am living in a palace made from cedar, while the ark of the Lord’s covenant is under a tent.” (1 Chronicles 17:1 NET) David wants to build a house for God. God says no. “I raised you to be a […]
Moths are Slowly Eating their Souls
Is. 51:7 ‚ÄúHear me, you who know what is right, you people who have my law in your hearts: Do not fear the reproach of men or be terrified by their insults. Is. 51:8 For the moth will eat them up like a garment; the worm will devour them like wool. But my righteousness will […]