Tag archive: 2 Samuel
I’m Too Old For This
It’s a reminder to me that at some stage we will all slow down 2 Samuel 21:1-22 Reference: “But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to David’s rescue; he struck the Philistine down and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, saying, “Never again will you go out with us to battle, so that the…
Plan B
The change of location at such short notice seemed impossible! 2 Samuel 20:1-26 Reference: “a wise woman called from the city, “Listen! Listen! Tell Joab to come here so I can speak to him.”” 2 Samuel 20:16 NIV Explore: Last year through work I was all set to travel to India. I had my tickets…
Blinded By Pain
My self talk heaps pity on my own head 2 Samuel 19:1-43 Reference: “Then Joab went into the house to the king and said, “Today you have humiliated all your men, who have just saved your life and the lives of your sons and daughters and the lives of your wives and concubines.” 2 Samuel…
The Mouth of Babes
I ended up just sitting there with my mouth gaping open! 2 Samuel 18:1-33 Reference: “The king answered, “I will do whatever seems best to you.” So the king stood beside the gate while all his men marched out in units of hundreds and of thousands.” 2 Samuel 18:4 NIV Explore: PowerPoint presentations were just starting…
The Family Way
She couldn’t understand how you would talk to your own daughter in such a way. 2 Samuel 17:1-29 Reference: “I would attack him while he is weary and weak. I would strike him with terror, and then all the people with him will flee. I would strike down only the king” 2 Samuel 17:2 NIV…