Author Archives: drbob76

YOUR REASON THE REASON – When David arranged for the Ark of the Covenant to be brought to Jerusalem, he enthusiastically orchestrated an awesome ceremony to accompany it to the tent he had erected to cover and protect it. Try … Continue reading →

YOUR WORST CAN BE GOD’S WONDER – We read very few stories about David’s life that caused him more joy and brought him more fulfillment than when God’s presence was returned among His people as the Ark of the Covenant … Continue reading →

GIVING UP MEANS GIVING IN – While David sat in exile, he no doubt thought back on all of his earlier encounters with King Saul and his assassins. Perhaps in trying to see a parallel in the way God delivered … Continue reading →

INTEGRITY IS NOT CHEAP –  One of the books I enjoyed reading for inspiration was “Up From Slavery” by Booker T. Washington, the founder of Tuskegee Institute in 1881. The circumstances in which this great man grew up in and all … Continue reading →

GO AHEAD AND SAY IT – As king David sat in a crude camp in the wilderness far from his palace in Jerusalem, he couldn’t help but feel despondent. During those days Jesse’s son often thought of what might be … Continue reading →

DOES IT MATTER WHO CARES – There were occasions when David could afford to wait for God to rescue him, but there were other times when he felt extremely pressed and needed an answer right away. Those were the incidents … Continue reading →

HAPLESS BUT NOT HOPELESS – As David slowly ambled on the road over the Mount of Olives, while leaving Jerusalem during Absalom’s rebellion, his heart was already aching with misery and discouragement. He left the city reluctantly, but knew he … Continue reading →

LEARNING THINGS THE HARD WAY – Sometimes David allowed his emotions get ahead of his thinking. When Nahash, king of Ammon, died David wanted to pay his respects to the man who once gave him refuge from King Saul. But … Continue reading →

DON’T BE A CRY BABY – David was on the mountain top of popularity. This young lad from Bethlehem had just brought down a menacing Philistine giant named Goliath, causing all Israel to rejoice. King Saul invited him to come … Continue reading →