Daily Devotions
David’s grace
David provides for his enemy’s descendent 2 Samuel 9.1-13 Reference: v. 7 “Don’t be afraid,” David said to him, “for I will surely show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.”…
Kingly possessions
David demonstrates what to do with gold and silver 2 Samuel 8.1-18 Reference: v. 11 King David dedicated these articles to the Lord, as he had done with the silver and gold from all the nations he had subdued Explore: I’m so glad we don’t have to protect God’s nation like David. He had to…
Long term plans
God promises to bless the house of David for many years 2 Samuel 7.18-29 Reference: v. 29 Now be pleased to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever in your sight; for you, O Sovereign Lord, have spoken, and with your blessing the house of your servant will be blessed forever….
Losing sight
Even when everything turned out well at the end, David did not lose sight of God 2 Samuel 7.1-17 Reference: v. 2 he (David) said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a palace of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.” Explore: David certainly didn’t always have it right….
Dance like no one is watching
David shows us how to truly worship God 2 Samuel 6.1-23 Reference: v. 21-22a David said to Michal, “It was before the Lord, who chose me rather than your father or anyone from his house when he appointed me ruler over the Lord’s people Israel – I will celebrate before the Lord. I will become…
Battles ahead
David had a huge battle in fighting the Philistines, but God was there for him. 2 Samuel 5.1-25 Reference: v. 24 As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move quickly, because that will mean the Lord has gone out in front of you to strike the…
Expectations
Due to David’s position of King and head of the army, people expected him to revel in death and slaughter. 2 Samuel 4.1-12 Reference: v. 10 … when a man told me, ‘Saul is dead,’ and thought he was bringing good news, I seized him and put him to death in Ziklag. That was the…
Feeling Appreciated
Abner totally changed sides when he was not appreciated for all the work he had given to the house of Saul. 2 Samuel 3.6-39 Reference: v. 8 Abner was very angry because of what Ish-Bosheth said and he answered, “Am I a dog’s head – on Judah’s side? This very day I am loyal to…