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Verse Meditation: 1 Chronicles 21.20

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“Now Ornan turned and saw the angel; and his four sons who were with him hid themselves, but Ornan continued threshing wheat” (1 Chronicles 21.20 NKJV). King David’s reign had become mighty, and he decided to take a census of Israel against God’s wishes. Since censuses have been done in the past without dire consequences, it could be assumed that David’s motives instigating this particular census found in 1 Chronicles 21 and in 2 Samuel 24 were not pure. Pride was probably the main motivator of this census, and God sent an angel to destroy Israel (21.15). David wasn’t the Continue reading →

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Verse Meditation: 1 Chronicles 12.38

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Keeping Ranks “All these men of war, who could keep ranks, came to Hebron with a loyal heart, to make David king over all Israel; and all the rest of Israel were of one mind to make David King” (1 Chronicles 12.38 NKJV). After King Saul died, David became king over Judah for seven years while King Saul’s lineage lingered in Israel. Civil unrest between the two political houses was fierce, and disputes ending in death multiplied. Finally after seven years, King David was anointed by a nation with a unified voice and heart. There are many reasons why God Continue reading →

Verse Meditation: 1 Chronicles 11.10

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Attributes of a Mighty Person “Now these were the heads of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the Lord concerning Israel” (1 Chronicles 11.10 NKJV). God cultivated David’s future kingship and molded his heart while David hid in caves and ran from the injustice of Saul. During this time, David collected quite an interesting group of followers who formed a motely crew of an army. According to 1 Samuel 22.2, these men were “distressed,” “in debt,” and “discontented.” However, they Continue reading →

The Stillness of Surrender

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“The emptiness of an open heart creates a cavity for God to fill, but a closed mind never receives.”  -Bishop T.D. Jakes I blinked and my pupils dilated in the dark. I jerked my head forward, banging my nose against the wall. I rolled onto my back and lifted my upper body with my elbows, trying to figure out where I was. I saw the outside light lining the shut door of my prayer room. I faced the door and followed the sunlit edge with my eyes, thinking back to God’s promise: “I know all the things you do, and I Continue reading →

Verse Meditation: 1 Kings 5.7

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Godly Connections “So it was, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly and said, ‘Blessed be the LORD this day, for He has given David a wise son over this great people!” (1 Kings 5.7 NKJV). King David was both greatly loved and hated by many people. Hiram, king of Tyre, is an example of someone who loved David (1 Kings 5.1). King David must have influenced those who admired him with a great understanding and respect for God, since King Hiram so easily blessed the Lord for giving David a wise heir. During Solomon’s early years as king, Continue reading →

Verse Meditation: 1 Kings 2.17

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The Treason of Flattery “”Then he said, ‘Please speak to King Solomon, for he will not refuse you, that he may give me Abishag the Shunammite as a wife’” (1 Kings 2.17 NKJV). Adonijah is still trying to steal the throne from his brother, Solomon; but instead of taking it outright this time, he tries to scheme his way onto the throne by using flattery. Adonijah goes to the king’s mother, Bathsheba, to ask if she will influence young Solomon to give him Abishag as his wife. This request seems innocent enough, but it is chock-full of indecency, trickery and deceitfulness. Abishag is a Continue reading →

Verse Meditation: 1 Kings 1.5

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Rebuke Me, Please! “Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, ‘I will be king’; and he prepared for himself chariots and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him” (1 Kings 1.5 NKJV). It seems that King David had a little problem rebuking his sons. After Absalom tried to take his father’s throne, Adonijah (Absalom’s younger brother and David’s oldest living son) declares that he will take the throne. The Bible says that King David never once corrected his son’s behavior (1 Kings 1.6). Adonijah did what the flesh constantly desires to do: exalt itself. Adonijah was very good looking, and Continue reading →

Verse Meditation: 2 Samuel 24.17

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The Father’s Sheep “When David saw the angel about to destroy the people, he prayed, “Please! I’m the one who sinned; I, the shepherd, did the wrong. But these sheep, what did they do wrong? Punish me and my family, not them” (2 Samuel 24.17 MSG). David’s kingship and life is coming to a close, so David decides to take a census of Israel. God judges the hearts of people, and He knows that David is acting in pride. David wants to see just how great his kingdom has become, but he has forgotten that everything belongs to the Lord. David realizes Continue reading →

Verse Meditation: 2 Samuel 16.10

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Giving Mercy “’No!’ the king said. ‘Who asked your opinion, you sons of Zeruiah! If the Lord has told him to curse me, who are you to stop him?’” (2 Samuel 16.10 NLT). David is fleeing from his son, Absalom, who is trying to steal his kingdom. As David is running for his life, he is openly cursed by Shimei, a descendant of Saul. Shimei accuses David of being bloodthirsty and evil. David’s servant wants to kill Shimei for speaking lies, but David prevents him. David explains that if God has allowed this man to curse him, he won’t stop the Continue reading →

Verse Meditation: 2 Samuel 10.3

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Kindness Attacked “But the princes of the Ammonites said to Hanun their lord, Do you think that it is because David honors your father that he has sent comforters to you? Has he not rather sent his servants to you to search the city, spy it out, and overthrow it?” (2 Samuel 10.3 AMP). God’s promise to David had come to pass: He was now the King of Israel! David was so overwhelmed with joy that he had finally reached his Promise Land that he decided to bless certain people and their families who had helped him along the way. One man David wanted Continue reading →

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