David looked at each man in the room. Every one of them was mighty, God definitely blessed him there. “It’s time to move out of Hebron. The city is too vulnerable to attack.” Abashai stepped forward. “Where do you propose we relocate the capital to?” David smiled. “I want Zion.” A murmur rose in the… Continue reading CAPITAL CITY
Category: Devotional
ISRAEL’S KING
David paced the roof of his home. His thoughts were of his nation’s future. A prayer came to his lips. “LORD, I need You now. My heart is heavy for Your people. We’ve been at war with ourselves. I know that must break Your heart. Shall I remain king of just Judah, or has the… Continue reading ISRAEL’S KING
CIVIL WAR
“Is the time now for my kingdom to start?” David stared at the ephod Abiathar wore. “Yes.” “What city shall I go to?” “Hebron.” David stood and faced his men. “We’re going to Hebron.” The cheer was deafening. **** After David and his men settled into Hebron and its surrounding towns the elders of Judah… Continue reading CIVIL WAR
FATAL NEWS
David stepped out of his house and into the morning light. Men were fixing houses destroyed by the raiding Amalekites a few days earlier. Abishai approached. “Shalom David. Ziklag is nearly rebuilt. Today should about have it done.” David smiled. “Very nice, I’m grateful so many men put my roof on first. I didn’t expect… Continue reading FATAL NEWS
MERCY, JUSTICE AND GRACE
David led his men to the banks of the Brook Besor at a jog. The water was high from the spring rains. A few of the men dropped to their knees. One man passed out. A young man grabbed David’s arm. “I can’t go on. We need to rest here and eat.” Joab grabbed David’s… Continue reading MERCY, JUSTICE AND GRACE
NOT TO WAR
“Achish is here to see you.” David stopped chewing his lunch. “Achish..he’s never come to see us at Ziklag. I wonder what’s up.” He glanced at Abigail as he stood. She shrugged her shoulders. David walked out to see a stern Achish waiting for him. Achish barely smiled as the two men greeted each other.… Continue reading NOT TO WAR
UNEXPECTED LOSS
Abishai walked next to David and matched his pace. “Are you glad we aren’t fighting against our own people?” David kept looking forward. “Of course, this whole time with the Philistines has been an experience I never imagined I’d ever have. Almost a year and a half of not looking over my shoulder wondering if… Continue reading UNEXPECTED LOSS
ENEMY HIDEOUT
“You did what?!” Joab choked on his bagel. “We walked right up to King Saul and took his spear and water jug. Nobody woke up. It was amazing.” Abashai tore off a chuck of his bagel and chewed. Joab swallowed. “I know you know how to use a spear. You taught me. Tell me he’s… Continue reading ENEMY HIDEOUT
SECOND GRACE
The footsteps stopped outside David’s tent. Heavy breathing interrupted the conversation. Joab wasn’t as quiet as David had wished for more sleep. “You can’t go in there. I’m under strict orders. Nobody is to awaken David.” A young man’s voice said. “But, he sent me to spy out King Saul to see if he’s coming.… Continue reading SECOND GRACE
BEAUTIFUL ADVICE
Joab walked next to David. “You’ve been silent this entire trip home. What are you thinking about?” David glanced up. “Can’t help but relive that scene when I first met Samuel. I smelled of sheep and sweat. His face lit up when he stared at me. He pulled the flask out from under his robe.… Continue reading BEAUTIFUL ADVICE