And from that time on Saul kept a jealous eye on David. (1 Samuel 18:9 NIV) My Bible reading plan has taken back to the book of First Samuel where we’re introduced to the monarchy in Israel. When Saul, Israel’s first chosen king, failed to obey God and fulfill His purpose, God anointed another manContinueContinue reading “Jealousy Creates an Enemy”
Category Archives: Old Testament
Foiled Plans
Someone told David, “Ahithophel is helping Absalom plot against you!” David said, “Please, LORD, keep Ahithophel’s plans from working!” (2 Samuel 15:31 CEV) David continued to endure divine discipline because of his sins of adultery and murder. Not only did David lose a child, but he also faced terrible opposition from one of his ownContinueContinue reading “Foiled Plans”
Doing Good
I also made provision for contributions of wood at designated times, and for the firstfruits. Remember me with favor, my God.(Nehemiah 13:31 NIV) While people may not necessarily notice or reward us for doing good, God does and that’s all that matters. That’s why in the final chapter of the book, Nehemiah prayed three timesContinueContinue reading “Doing Good”
Seeing the Face of God
“No, please!” said Jacob. “If I have found favor in your eyes, accept this gift from me. For to see your face is like seeing the face of God, now that you have received me favorably.” (Genesis 33:10 NIV) Prior to his encounter with his older brother Esau, Jacob had encountered God face to faceContinueContinue reading “Seeing the Face of God”
A Heart that Pleases God
The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God. (Psalm 51:17 NLT) Our heart says a lot about us. Jesus said, “A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury ofContinueContinue reading “A Heart that Pleases God”
Show Me Favour
Remember me, LORD, when you show favor to your people.(Psalm 106:4 NLT) Do you ever feel like everyone else is more favoured than you are? Something good is usually happening to them, while you seem to be missing out. Well, you’re not alone. In today’s passage, the psalmist too seems to have felt this way.ContinueContinue reading “Show Me Favour”
God Bless You!
The LORD told Moses, “When Aaron and his sons bless the people of Israel, they must say: I pray that the LORD will bless and protect you, and that he will show you mercy and kindness. May the LORD be good to you and give you peace.” (Numbers 6:22-26 CEV) While only the priestly familyContinueContinue reading “God Bless You!”
He Remembers
But God remembered Noah and all the wild animals and the livestock that were with him in the ark, and he sent a wind over the earth, and the waters receded. (Genesis 8:1 NIV) The Bible often speaks of God remembering people or things. This doesn’t mean that God had forgotten about them because HeContinueContinue reading “He Remembers”
I am Happy to Be Me
Oh yes, you shaped me first inside, then out; you formed me in my mother’s womb. I thank you, High God—you’re breathtaking! Body and soul, I am marvelously made! I worship in adoration—what a creation! (Psalm 139:13-14 MSG) I know someone whose goal in life right now is to have a celeb-inspired body. “You doContinueContinue reading “I am Happy to Be Me”
Old and Grey
A few years ago, I was sitting in the mall enjoying my freshly squeezed drink when something suddenly caught my attention and I was greatly disturbed. A young man passed by rolling an old man on a wheelchair. He rolled the wheelchair to the side of the bench and sat down to look at hisContinueContinue reading “Old and Grey”
Rising with the Son 