by gatzntmy | Aug 23, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 2 Samuel 9, in which David remembers and repays the kindness of Jonathan. Today I considered that when you make a pledge with a good friend, you should try to honor it. David and Mephibosheth David looked for survivors from Saul’s line to repay Jonathan’s...
by gatzntmy | Aug 22, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 2 Samuel 8, in which David had military victories over his enemies and put people in charge of different parts of the kingdom. Today I considered that after victory there is more responsibility and a need to manage more things you receive through the...
by gatzntmy | Aug 21, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 2 Samuel 7, in which Nathan’s prophecy is of God’s promises to David, and David responds with a prayer of gratitude. Today I considered that when the Lord tells us a blessing is coming we should tell God thank you even before we receive it. Response to...
by gatzntmy | Aug 20, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 2 Samuel 6, where David was bringing the Ark to Jerusalem, paused the journey because of fear, but brought the Ark to Jerusalem. Today I considered that we should consider following David’s example in the Bible of fearing God, and not having children with...
by gatzntmy | Aug 19, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 2 Samuel 5, where David is made king of Israel by the elders; David captures Jerusalem from the Jebusites, and the Philistines are defeated in the valley of Rephaim. Today I considered we should pray before each battle or activity in which we are trying...
