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Saturday, October 13, 2018
In today's chapter, much can be said about how it ended, but the first part relates with much of our conversations today. Note the various parties who carried out God's plans. The king, or each of us... [see more]
In today's chapter, much can be said about how it ended, but the first part relates with much of our conversations today. Note the various parties who carried out God's plans. The king, or each of us... [see more]
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Waiting on Gods timing... we too may be dormant in our life's journey only to be mightily used by God in His time.
Waiting on Gods timing... we too may be dormant in our life's journey only to be mightily used by God in His time.
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Example of bad leadership when given a place of influence - Loses people that followed him - People do not care about his end
Example of bad leadership when given a place of influence - Loses people that followed him - People do not care about his end
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
I'm grateful for today's reading. Accidentally, I had the setting on NKJV, and one of words stood out to me. Jehoshaphat “feared”... (v. 3, NKJV) What do we do when we hear of news that shock us... [see more]
I'm grateful for today's reading. Accidentally, I had the setting on NKJV, and one of words stood out to me. Jehoshaphat “feared”... (v. 3, NKJV) What do we do when we hear of news that shock us... [see more]
Saturday, October 6, 2018
Success does not have to do with our intellect, skills, experiences, opportunities, or anything that the world/education system teaches us. Even the worldly success does not depend on that, as there a... [see more]
Success does not have to do with our intellect, skills, experiences, opportunities, or anything that the world/education system teaches us. Even the worldly success does not depend on that, as there a... [see more]
Friday, October 5, 2018
What an interesting passage. In the prior chapter, we enjoyed how Asa was devoted to God and now, we see him turning away. As I was reading, I was thinking about how countries also negotiate with eac... [see more]
What an interesting passage. In the prior chapter, we enjoyed how Asa was devoted to God and now, we see him turning away. As I was reading, I was thinking about how countries also negotiate with eac... [see more]
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
We too can build a temple for God today. It must be a place of absolute purity where we can meet with God. It is purified because of our faith in Jesus who has already taken away all of the impurities... [see more]
We too can build a temple for God today. It must be a place of absolute purity where we can meet with God. It is purified because of our faith in Jesus who has already taken away all of the impurities... [see more]
Monday, September 17, 2018
Hushai is listed as a friend of David, in midst of listing of various official positions. When Absalom, son of David, rebelled, Hushai acted as a spy-advisor for Absalom ruining Absaloms plans. Husha... [see more]
Hushai is listed as a friend of David, in midst of listing of various official positions. When Absalom, son of David, rebelled, Hushai acted as a spy-advisor for Absalom ruining Absaloms plans. Husha... [see more]
Sunday, September 16, 2018
God provides for all of our needs. He provides the right person with the right skills and heart to partake in His mission as God uses us.
God provides for all of our needs. He provides the right person with the right skills and heart to partake in His mission as God uses us.
Saturday, September 15, 2018
I find interesting that the king and his military men established the musicians. In today's terms, we need businessmen to help establish ministries. Looking at verse 7, it says 288 “accomplished”... [see more]
I find interesting that the king and his military men established the musicians. In today's terms, we need businessmen to help establish ministries. Looking at verse 7, it says 288 “accomplished”... [see more]
Friday, September 7, 2018
Blessings to us pass down to our children. If we love our kids and want them to be blessed, we need God's favor.
Blessings to us pass down to our children. If we love our kids and want them to be blessed, we need God's favor.
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Modern day scenario: David = king = businessman Levites = priests = pastors. Here, Israel has strayed so far from God's ways that the priests (Levites) who should know better did not have hearts fo... [see more]
Modern day scenario: David = king = businessman Levites = priests = pastors. Here, Israel has strayed so far from God's ways that the priests (Levites) who should know better did not have hearts fo... [see more]
Monday, September 3, 2018
Reverence for God. In our busy world, it is easy to forget. Uzzah too was killed (v. 9) because he and probably his fellow levites did not care much about God and took upon the transport as a job. W... [see more]
Reverence for God. In our busy world, it is easy to forget. Uzzah too was killed (v. 9) because he and probably his fellow levites did not care much about God and took upon the transport as a job. W... [see more]
Sunday, September 2, 2018
I wonder what David did to bring such able men to his side. Perhaps it may be what Saul did to cause them to defect and join a renegade army. At first, I think about all the methods from leadership b... [see more]
I wonder what David did to bring such able men to his side. Perhaps it may be what Saul did to cause them to defect and join a renegade army. At first, I think about all the methods from leadership b... [see more]
Friday, August 24, 2018
All other mention of David's sons in verses 1-9 show that each woman had one son. However, Bathsheba had four sons listed.
All other mention of David's sons in verses 1-9 show that each woman had one son. However, Bathsheba had four sons listed.
Sunday, August 19, 2018
Three months of reign and marked forever as a person who did evil in the Lord’s sight (especially succeeded by a king that was known to be pleasing to the Lord). He must have done some terrible thin... [see more]
Three months of reign and marked forever as a person who did evil in the Lord’s sight (especially succeeded by a king that was known to be pleasing to the Lord). He must have done some terrible thin... [see more]
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
When people are in fear and in times of uncertainty, a person of God can help the person (people) to get back to faith and sanity. Note that the beginning of this chapter begins with Hezekiah in grief... [see more]
When people are in fear and in times of uncertainty, a person of God can help the person (people) to get back to faith and sanity. Note that the beginning of this chapter begins with Hezekiah in grief... [see more]
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Warfare is scary. Which report should we hear and believe? Remember, people of Israel was hearing this too, as they had to rely on messages of prophets and priests for guidance in those times. Could w... [see more]
Warfare is scary. Which report should we hear and believe? Remember, people of Israel was hearing this too, as they had to rely on messages of prophets and priests for guidance in those times. Could w... [see more]
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
We can grow when we have people who can see and speak to our lives. Discipleship requires such people.
We can grow when we have people who can see and speak to our lives. Discipleship requires such people.
Saturday, August 4, 2018
This is probably not something she wanted to do. This may be akin to Koreans moving to Japan or North Korea to live there because God told them to. It may sound difficult, but here is the catch: she r... [see more]
This is probably not something she wanted to do. This may be akin to Koreans moving to Japan or North Korea to live there because God told them to. It may sound difficult, but here is the catch: she r... [see more]
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Hearing God and obeying Him as He specifies is important for us who desire to experience and see Him in action. Don’t question so much, and don’t weigh it to the value you place. Do it because you... [see more]
Hearing God and obeying Him as He specifies is important for us who desire to experience and see Him in action. Don’t question so much, and don’t weigh it to the value you place. Do it because you... [see more]
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
God uses what we have to show His glory. We may think that our abilities don't amount to much, or that we don’t have enough resources to affect/influence/help many, but in God's hands, we have more... [see more]
God uses what we have to show His glory. We may think that our abilities don't amount to much, or that we don’t have enough resources to affect/influence/help many, but in God's hands, we have more... [see more]
Friday, July 27, 2018
Seems people who seek the heart of God tend to make peace, even with enemies. Past relationship between North and South Israel is perhaps like that of North and South Korea.
Seems people who seek the heart of God tend to make peace, even with enemies. Past relationship between North and South Israel is perhaps like that of North and South Korea.
Monday, July 23, 2018
The last line makes it hard to accept. How confident can we be when we ask God to respond? This is a special relationship developed over time that enabled Elijah to know clearly that God wanted him ... [see more]
The last line makes it hard to accept. How confident can we be when we ask God to respond? This is a special relationship developed over time that enabled Elijah to know clearly that God wanted him ... [see more]
Sunday, July 22, 2018
This too is very applicable in our lives. As people who have a relationship with God, when God speaks to us, we ought to move quickly without rationalizing and counting costs. Trust that God is good a... [see more]
This too is very applicable in our lives. As people who have a relationship with God, when God speaks to us, we ought to move quickly without rationalizing and counting costs. Trust that God is good a... [see more]
Thursday, July 19, 2018
We will see the following phrase much going forward. Let's try to gauge specifically what people did wrong to be considered “evil in the Lord’s sight.” At least from this chapter, it is because ... [see more]
We will see the following phrase much going forward. Let's try to gauge specifically what people did wrong to be considered “evil in the Lord’s sight.” At least from this chapter, it is because ... [see more]
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Two things bother me about this chapter. We can see this is how Israel came to ruin, and it seems to be because Rehoboam, who had an opportunity to restore the kingdom, listened to not-so-good advice ... [see more]
Two things bother me about this chapter. We can see this is how Israel came to ruin, and it seems to be because Rehoboam, who had an opportunity to restore the kingdom, listened to not-so-good advice ... [see more]
Monday, July 16, 2018
This is such a thought-provoking passage. A person whom God has blessed, a person who knew of God's great love for him has become proud and trusted himself and other gods. This is a failed faith wher... [see more]
This is such a thought-provoking passage. A person whom God has blessed, a person who knew of God's great love for him has become proud and trusted himself and other gods. This is a failed faith wher... [see more]
