Lessons From the Life of David (Pt. III)

Lessons From the Life of David (Pt. III)

2 Samuel 5:17 reads, “They mobilized all their forces.”   Paul writes, “Fight the good fight of faith” (1 Timothy 6:12). Some of God’s promises have to be fought for. The Jebusites who controlled Jerusalem told David, “You’ll...
Lessons From the Life of David (Pt. III)

Lessons From the Life of David (Pt. II)

Hebrews 6:12 reads, “Imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.”   Here are three lessons from David’s life:   1) God makes the choice. When Samuel the prophet came to David’s house to pick Israel’s next king,...
Lessons From the Life of David (Pt. III)

Lessons From the Life of David

Romans 8:28 reads, “All things work together for good to those who love God.”   God said, “I have found David…a man after My own heart, who will do all My will” (Acts 13:22). When God says that about someone, you’d be wise to...
Lessons From the Life of David (Pt. III)

Put Your Heart and Soul Into It

Ecclesiastes 9:10 reads, “Whatever turns up, grab it and do it…heartily!”   Solomon writes: “Seize life! Each day is God’s gift. Whatever turns up, grab it and do it…heartily! This is your last and only chance at it (Ecclesiastes...
Lessons From the Life of David (Pt. III)

Choose Gratitude

Psalm 103:2 reads, “Bless the Lord, o my soul and forget not all his benefits.”   He sat on the park bench so depressed-looking that a policeman tried to console him. “Something the matter?” “Yeah,” he replied. “A few months...
Lessons From the Life of David (Pt. III)

Look for the Best in Others

2 Corinthians 4:7 reads, “We have this treasure in earthen vessels.”   One of the worst arguments recorded in Scripture took place between one of the most successful ministry teams of all time – Paul and Barnabas. What was it about? John Mark....