King David watched the last of the ash blow away on the breeze. The blackened floor cooled. He turned and surveyed the land he’d just purchased. The men with him gasped as they heard the king say, “this will be the Holy of Holies, this very spot.” David faced the east. He waved his arms… Continue reading A FATHER’S PROVISION
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A SPECIAL PLACE
After three days of reports coming in of people dying all across Israel David needed some fresh air. He stepped outside in his sackcloth. The elders followed him into the city streets. They saw a man and his four sons threshing wheat a block away. “It’s good to see someone realizes life still goes on.”… Continue reading A SPECIAL PLACE
MENTOR ME
Samuel looked out over the valley leading up to Ramah. The lone figure approaching caught his attention. It wasn’t until the young man was very near that a recognition occurred. “David?” David pushed his wet hair back with his left hand. “Samuel, Sir, I have nowhere else to turn. The LORD’s anointed is trying to… Continue reading MENTOR ME
Don’t use the big words to lead someone to Christ
One of the biggest mistakes over-zealous people make in attempting to lead someone to Jesus is trying to impress them with the big Bible words. When they do they sound ridiculous, like someone who just returned from the dentist. Let’s use Jesus’ approach of loving them first. Then the words we use can be very… Continue reading Don’t use the big words to lead someone to Christ
SEEING AS GOD SEES
“How long will you mourn for Saul, the rejected king? Fill your horn with oil and go to Jesse in Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons as Saul’s replacement.” Samuel was usually surprised when he heard God’s voice. Never was he so glad to receive a message as he was now. But…”how can… Continue reading SEEING AS GOD SEES
A FINAL REJECTION
Samuel walked up to King Saul without fanfare. “The LORD had me anoint you as Israel’s king. He has a mission for you to carry out for Him. He has decided to punish Amalek for the time they fought against His people as they fled Egypt. You are to completely destroy ALL of the people… Continue reading A FINAL REJECTION
DEALING WITH IMPATIENCE
Samuel watched the man running toward him. The young man wasn’t familiar, but Samuel knew from the tunic he wore that King Saul had dispatched him. The young man bent over in front of Samuel. “King Saul has assembled three thousand men at Gilgal. Jonathan attacked them with one thousand men at Geba. I think… Continue reading DEALING WITH IMPATIENCE
A STERN WARNING
Samuel looked up at Saul. Israel’s first king was watching the crowd in front of them. Samuel wasn’t sure if it was Saul’s natural stature, or if the man was standing confidently erect. That knot in the pit of Samuel’s stomach just would not go away. Samuel turned toward the crowd and raised his hands.… Continue reading A STERN WARNING