Good Morning “Those who are broken.”  Today we are in 2 Samuel 12.Yesterday we read about sins process in David.  He saw, he entertained, he sinned.  Sin purposes to give birth to more sin - it’s one of the consequences of sin.  More sin!  Sinking to a deeper depth is the result unless we stop it at a thought.  David went from taking Bathsheba to premeditated murder.  Pretty deep.After sin comes j...  Read More

Good Morning “Those who take thoughts captive.”  Today we are in 2 Samuel 11.  As sin goes, the sin David is most remembered for has to be his sin with Bathsheba - that we read about in this chapter.  The process David went through can serve as  a clear description of the process we each go through as we choose sin.  Pay careful attention as you read and take note.“…he saw a woman bathing; and the...  Read More

Good Morning “Those Who Desire The Lords Plan.”  Today we are in 2 Samuel 10.  Opposition to David’s Kingship continues - much like opposition to the One True King.  One day the battle will come to an end… but until then, consider the foolishness of opposing Jesus.Joab, no doubt tutored by David, understood that God had the ultimate plan.  He encouraged his men to give their all.  He understood th...  Read More

Good Morning “Hopeless On Our Own.” Today we are in 2 Samuel 9.  Politicians often make empty promises.  Promises they NEVER tend to keep, have no power to bring about, or flip flop in later once they’ve gained approval.  David is no politician.  He’s a man after Gods own heart and a picture of the One to come.  He made Jonathan a promise and he intends on keeping it.Mephibosheth was facing a life...  Read More

Good Morning “Those Who Choose Humble Submission” Today we are in 2 Samuel 8.He is Lord!  Whether or not we accept that as Truth and submit to His Lordship doesn’t change the fact.  Our world likes to make its “own truth”- but that’s not a thing.   As a tool of the Evil One “My Truth” gives us permission to ignore Biblical Truth we are absolutely subject to.  Truth is Truth, believe it or not - it...  Read More

Good Morning “Those With Good Intentions.” Today we are in 2 Samuel 7.  As king, David is now enjoying all of the grandeur that comes with the office… including a grand house made of cedar.  He reasons in his heart… How can I live here when the ARK of God resides in a tent.  The place where God met with them, “The Lords House” was a tent.  This didn’t sit well with David and he had the power to ch...  Read More

Good Morning “Those Willing to Put In The Work.”  Today we are in 2 Samuel 6.I once had a young man, who had dated a couple girls, tell me that he could not wait to meet the one God had for him.  Curious, I asked him why.  Because when I meet the one God has for me we’ll just click.  The relationship won’t be so hard.  It’ll just be easy.  Anyone who is married or had a serious relationship is lau...  Read More

Good Morning “Followers of The Promise Keeper.”  Today we are in 2 Samuel 5.  The time has come.  God has prepared David well. Even David’s former pursuers have now changed their tune.  “David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years.” 2 Samuel‬ ‭5‬:‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬It’s been around 15 years since Samuel anointed David as Saul’s replacement - the promised king.  We live in a d...  Read More

Good Morning “Walking Hand in Hand With The Father.”  Today we are in 2 Samuel 4.With Abner dead, Ish-Bosheth’s courage is gone.  Israel is nervous.  Two of Saul’s commanders decide to cut losses and position themselves with the new king and like the young Amalekite underestimate David’s character.David learned his lesson regarding Gods anointed with Saul.  Furthermore he made a covenant with Jona...  Read More

Good Morning “Receivers of Grace Despite Our Sin.”  Today we are in 2 Samuel 3.David’s kingdom is growing, Saul’s is shrinking.  Today’s chapter reads like an election year presidential race.  Abner and David are both plotting, jockeying for favor and position.  No recording of David seeking God here.  Neither Abner for that matter.God’s Grace is just that, Grace! It does not always wait for our o...  Read More

Good Morning “Those Who Serve The One True King.”  Today we are in 2 Samuel 2.   David is Anointed as King over Judah.  Then, in typical “Giant Conquering” form David sends a message to Jabesh Gilead thanking them for their kindness to Saul and urging them to serve David as king.  Jabesh Gilead was Saul’s biggest supporters so David reaches for them first.  All of Israel is going to have to decide...  Read More

Good Morning “Fully Devoted and Obedient”.  Today we are in 2 Samuel 1.After conquering the Amalekites and retrieving all that was taken, David returns to Ziklag.  On the third day, a man from “Saul’s Camp” arrives before David.  After falling at David’s feet, giving him proper honor he informs David of Saul’s death, and goes on to explain that he killed Saul, in mercy - at Saul’s request.  At fir...  Read More