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HONEST AT BEING HONEST David continues sharing about the bad state of affairs resulting from King Saul taking God’s people, whom Samuel led toward righteousness, and turning them toward wickedness. He knew that such a situation left unchallenged would deteriorate … Continue reading →

WHO’S LOOKING OUT FOR YOU? David knew what it was like to face a giant with only a slingshot and a few stones. He had experienced fighting off wild animals to protect his father’s sheep, but this was different. That’s … Continue reading →

DOUBT YOUR DOUBTS David faced more than one enemy from without and plenty of foes from within the kingdom. But none seemed to have thrust a knife in him like his son Absalom and trusted adviser Ahithophel. There was something … Continue reading →

IS IT FAIR? David’s contemplation of the past in Psalm 8 is followed by the reality of the present. Absalom is dead now, and any hopes and dreams David had of his handsome son becoming a God-fearing prince and leader … Continue reading →

DO NOT REGRET HAVING NO REGRETS David was worn out with Saul’s constant hounding and deceptive methods in trying to get rid of him so he could not take over his throne. It’s one thing when an opponent fights square … Continue reading →

HOLDING ON, NOT HANGING ON Although David yielded his devastation over Absalom’s rebellion to God, he still struggled with the grief and remorse it brought him. Wounds like that do not heal overnight; they must be bathed in the balm … Continue reading →

RESIST BEING RESENTFUL The pain of Absalom’s deceit, and anger against those who joined him still burned in David’s mind. But he decided to take it to God in prayer and seek His guidance on how to avoid becoming resentful. … Continue reading →

THE MORE WE PULL TOGETHER The hurt caused by Absalom’s treacherous conniving with others to remove him as king left scars on David’s soul. But he decided to seek reconciliation instead of revenge. He did not want to become like … Continue reading →

DOWN BUT NOT DEFEATED David knew he had enemies both inside and outside of Israel, but when his own son Absalom tried to assassinate him in order to become king, it was almost more than he could bear. How could … Continue reading →

DON’T LOSE TOUCH After David became king of Israel and Judah, there were many who were not impressed with a man who spent so many years in the hills and caves like a fugitive running for his life. He was … Continue reading →