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Why Would Mephibosheth Fear? (05.09.12)

Thought from today’s Bible reading from 2 Samuel 8-9; 1 Chronicles 18. When David determined to find who remained from the house of Saul so that he could show kindness to him, he was told of Jonathan’s son, Mephibosheth, one whose feet were crippled (2 Samuel 9:3). When David found out about him, he had [...]

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“The Lord Sits As King Forever” (05.08.12)

Thought from today’s Bible reading from Psalm 25, 29, 33, 36, 39. The 29th psalm praises God for His power over the natural world. At the end, the psalmist states the obvious conclusion: God is the supreme authority over all things. “The Lord sat as King at the flood; yes, the Lord sits as King [...]

Presuming to Know What Will Please God (05.07.12)

Thought from today’s Bible reading from 2 Samuel 7; 1 Chronicles 17. Many people in the religious world simply do what they please in their service to God, expecting God to accept whatever they decide to do. David’s plan to build a house for the ark of the covenant reminds us that this is not [...]

“Shout Joyfully to the Lord” (05.06.12)

Thought from today’s Bible reading from Psalm 89, 96, 100-101, 105, 132. “Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful singing. “Know that the Lord Himself is God; it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people and the [...]

God Bound Human Governments (05.05.12)

Thought from today’s Bible reading from Psalm 1-2, 15, 22-24, 47, 68. “Why are the nations in an uproar and the peoples devising a vain thing? “The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers take counsel together against the Lord and against His Anointed, saying, ‘Let us tear their fetters apart and [...]

“How Can I Bring the Ark?” (05.04.12)

Thought from today’s Bible reading from 2 Samuel 5:11-6:23; 1 Chronicles 13-16. Most of us remember what happened to Uzzah: he touched the ark (which was forbidden) in order to steady it on the cart, and God struck him (1 Chronicles 13:7-10). David was upset over this. Not only did this man die, but now [...]

“The Greatness of His Lovingkindness” (05.03.12)

Thought from today’s Bible reading from Psalm 106-107. Psalm 106 chronicles the history of the Israelites sinning against God, then being punished by Him for their sins. But in spite of their sin, God was always willing to save them when they cried out to Him. “Nevertheless He looked upon their distress when He heard [...]

The Desire for Unity (05.02.12)

Thought from today’s Bible reading from Psalm 133. “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious oil upon the head, coming down upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard, coming down upon the edge of his robes. It is like the dew of Hermon [...]

They Risked Their Lives for the King (05.01.12)

Thought from today’s Bible reading from 2 Samuel 5:1-10; 1 Chronicles 11-12. 1 Chronicles 11 tells us of David’s mighty men. Three of these men were remembered for risking their lives to provide aid and comfort to the king. “Now three of the thirty chief men went down to the rock to David, into the [...]

The Eternal God (04.30.12)

Thought from today’s Bible reading from Psalm 102-104. “Of old You founded the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands. Even they will perish, but You will endure; and all of them will wear out like a garment; like clothing You will change them and they will be changed. “But You are [...]

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