Nathan paused when he approached the throneroom door. “LORD, give me the strength to do Your work here.” He pulled the door open and walked up to King David. David smiled and cocked his head to the left. “Nathan, I didn’t expect you today. To what do I owe this pleasure?” “There were two men.… Continue reading IT’S YOU SIR
Category: Prayer
YOUR HOUSE NOT MINE
Nathan watched David pace. “What are you thinking about?” David stopped. Looked at the prophet, then his walls. “Is it right for me to live in such an extraordinary cedar palace while the ark of God dwells in a tent?” Nathan shook his head. “You are clearly in God’s will with whatever you do. How… Continue reading YOUR HOUSE NOT MINE
HARD LESSONS
Samuel walked across the courtyard to rest under a Tamarisk tree. He stopped when he heard God’s voice. “About this time tomorrow Israel’s first king will come to you. He’s from Benjamin. Anoint him so he will save My people from the Philistines. This is what My people want.” The next day Samuel sat in… Continue reading HARD LESSONS
GIVE US A KING
Samuel watched a group of gray-haired men walking up the hill. “What do you need help with today?” One of the men stepped forward. “Your sons are not like you. They judge loosely.” Samuel tilted his head. “What do you mean by that comment?” Another man pushed the first man aside. “I had a case… Continue reading GIVE US A KING
FIRST ASSIGNMENT
Samuel laid back in bed. The torch was still burning in the tabernacle. That was his assignment each night…keep God’s light burning. “Samuel.” He sat up and ran to Eli’s chamber. “What is it?” Eli rolled over to face the youngster. “What do you want, Samuel?” “You called for me. I want to know what… Continue reading FIRST ASSIGNMENT
I just prayed for 150 men…one book at a time
I first met Marcia on a Sunday morning. She approached me before our adult fellowship time and introduced herself. She said she noticed me a week or two before that sitting by myself. She said I looked defeated. This was a few years ago…after my wife left me and before I lost my secure job… Continue reading I just prayed for 150 men…one book at a time
A DEDICATION REQUEST
Elkanah sat at the table after serving everybody. He looked at his favorite wife. “Hannah, why aren’t you eating? I’ve given you twice as much as anyone else. Don’t let the food go to waste.” Peninnah snickered. “I don’t know why you throw the food to a dog like that. She’s only eating for one.… Continue reading A DEDICATION REQUEST
TELL ME MORE
A woman walked to the rock she chose for daily quiet time. Suddenly a man appeared. His face was almost glowing. “You are about to conceive and give birth to a son even though you have been barren. Make sure you don’t drink anything from the vine or eat anything unclean. Never use a razor… Continue reading TELL ME MORE
TESTING GOD
Gideon tapped the heads of wheat against the rim of the winepress. The pile inside looked like enough for about two ephahs. He glanced over his shoulder. I hope the Midianites don’t find me here. They shouldn’t since grape harvest won’t occur for a few more months. A minute later he looked around. He caught himself… Continue reading TESTING GOD
WE’RE DOOMED
Joshua waited for his spies to return from Ai. “So, what do you think? Can we take it?” One of the men nodded. “Ai isn’t anywhere near as big as Jericho. We’ll only need two or three thousand men to wipe them out.” Joshua nodded once. “Good. That’s what I was thinking, too. Choose three… Continue reading WE’RE DOOMED