Good Morning “Observers of Irrelevance.”  Today we are in 1 Chronicles 21.As we’ve worked through the Old Testament, we’ve learned numbers mean nothing to God - at least as it relates to winning battles.  As God has given victory after victory to Israel, David included, He’s shown that circumstances matter not.  They’re irrelevant. He’s won battles with acts of nature, confusion and other miracles...  Read More

Good Morning “Detail Catchers.” Today we are in 1 Chronicles 20.This chapter is short.  Just 8 verses Chronicling David… really Joab’s taking Rabbah, and some of Israel’s battle with the Philistines.  Were even reminded of their victory against 3 giants… one with 6 fingers and 6 toes on each - 24 in all.  I gotta think that dude had an incredible grip on his sword and quite the balance to go with ...  Read More

Good Morning “Side Choosers.”  Today we are in 1 Chronicles 19.As a part of yesterday’s chapter we read about Tou King of Hamath.  When he heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer king of Zobah, Tou sent his son with gifts to congratulate David on the victory.  He realized opposing David was futile.  Perhaps he reasoned that God was with David - thus there was no chance of defeat...  Read More

Good Morning “Peace Experiencers.”  Today we are in 1 Chronicles 18.  God always keeps His promises.  He promised Abraham He was going to make from him a great nation and bless those who bless the nation of Israel and curse those who curse Her.  (Genesis 12:3).  To that end, God gave David many victories.  In turn David collected the spoils and dedicated them to The Lord.  Later his son Solomon wi...  Read More

Good Morning “Big Idea People.”  Today we are in 1 Chronicles 17.  It’s a big moment for David.  All is well in the palace until he looks out and sees the tent / tabernacle he built for the Arc of The Covenant - the place where they will meet with God.  David reasons why should The Arc be in a tent while I live in house of cedar?  Why should “Gods House” be a tent when mine is a palace?  It’s a re...  Read More

Good Morning “Heart Checkers”.  Today we are in 1 Chronicles 16.  David sees that the Arc of The Covenant comes home!  The celebration is REAL!  David re-institutes daily sacrifices, worship and praise.Given David’s sin, some have asked why God calls him a man after His own heart?“That day David first appointed Asaph and his associates to give praise to the Lord in this manner:”‭‭1 Chronicles‬ ‭16...  Read More

Good Morning “Burden Shoulder-ers”. Today we are in 1 Chronicles 15.  If you don’t get it right the first time try try again.  David, and Israel blew it the first time they attempted to bring back the Arc.  When you fall down… Get back up again!Somewhere during Saul’s reign the nation and the Levites apparently lost track of either the specifics of Gods commands concerning the transport of the Arc...  Read More

Good Morning “Victors of Those Who Stand Against You.”  Today we are in 1 Chronicles 14.  Check out this chapter.  It’s abundantly clear God is moving and warring for David.  He miraculously gives him victory over the Philistines.  Even moving an evil king to provide materials for David’s home.  We are in a battle, a spiritual battle - for our minds and our souls.  The greatest battle we face is n...  Read More

Good Morning “Observers of EXACTLY What The Word Says.”  Today we are in 1 Chronicles 13.  Water It down, soften It up, make It more seeker friendly and “loving” - at least from our perspective.  Thats exactly what some, really many, have done to The Word of God and God Himself in our world today.  Church’s fear reduced attendance more than they fear God so they soften, massage The Word its self -...  Read More

Good Morning “Unlikely Candidates.”  Today we are in 1 Chronicles 12.Here we step back a bit and see how God grew David’s army and support prior to his ascending the throne.  1 Samuel 22 gives us a more descriptive picture of exactly who God used.  Many men, who were outcasts, came to him when he was on the run from King Saul.  “All those who were in distress or in debt or discontented gathered ar...  Read More

Good Morning “Forgiven and Redeemed.”  Today we are in 1 Chronicles 11.Yesterday we looked at the end of Saul and his household - literally because he turned away from The Word of The Lord.In contrast, today we see “The man after Gods own heart”, David established as king.  The same horde who pursued him under Saul now claim him as their own.   “All Israel came together to David at Hebron and said...  Read More

Good Morning “Choice Makers - Consequence Receiver’s”.  Today we are in 1 Chronicles 10.  Yesterday we talked a little about Saul and his demise.  How Saul ended up King in the first place, and his subsequent sin choices that led to Gods judgment and his death.  Choices are a funny thing.  We get to choose how we want to live and what we want to do… we don’t get to choose the consequences, how peo...  Read More