Morning Light – July 7th, 2015 Today: [2 Samuel Chapter Nineteen]: David Restored to the Throne. Absalom is dead and David mourns. Joab despises David’s remorse for his son’s death and threatens renewed civil war. The tribe of Judah returns to David and his former enemies petition him for mercy regarding their support of Absalom. […]
READ MORE Morning Light – July 3rd, 2015 Today: [2 Samuel Chapter Seventeen]: Defeating the Counsel of the Ungodly. The nation of Israel is in civil war. One of the wisest men spoken of in the biblical narrative is counseling Absalom how to destroy David. In the midst of total chaos David has a devoted friend who […]
READ MORE Morning Light – July 2nd, 2015 Today: [2 Samuel Chapter Sixteen]: Enduring Shimei’s Curses. In this chapter David is fleeing Jerusalem. He is met by a man of Saul’s house named Shimei who curses David and throws rocks and dust in his face. David endures this insult with remarkable restraint – knowing that ultimately his […]
READ MORE Morning Light – July 1st, 2015 Today: [2 Samuel Chapter Fifteen]: David Leaves Jerusalem. In this chapter David leaves Jerusalem and surrenders the throne to Absalom. There are times in your life when the enemy and circumstances will prevail upon you and you will be tempted to fight your own battles. In this situation David […]
READ MORE Morning Light – June 30th, 2015 Today: [2 Samuel Chapter Fourteen]: Grappling with False Counselors. In this chapter David continues to be manipulated by false counselors. His own military man Joab convinces him by a ruse to allow Absalom back into Jerusalem. Absalom had committed murder and was living in exile and Joab for his […]
READ MORE Morning Light – June 29th, 2015 Today: [2 Samuel Chapter Thirteen]: The Rape of Tamar. In this chapter David’s sons Amnon and Absalom sadly follow in the pattern of their father’s failures in committing adultery and murder. There are demonic strongholds and familiar spirits that will track a family line to keep your life in […]
READ MORE Morning Light – June 5th, 2015 Today: [1 Samuel Chapter Twenty-Nine]: The Serpent Wisdom of David. In this chapter we see David “wise as a serpent yet harmless as a dove”. In Saul’s camp he “went in and out wisely” among the people and gained much favor in the royal court. In this chapter he […]
READ MORE Today: [1 Samuel Chapter Twenty-Eight]: Is it OK to Consult Mediums? In this chapter the Philistines gather against Saul and he consults a medium for advice. In the séance he asks that Samuel appear and speak to him. Did Saul actually conjure up Samuel or a demon masquerading as Samuel? Can the dead be brought […]
READ MORE Morning Light – June 3rd, 2015 Today: [1 Samuel Chapter Twenty-Seven]: Are You in Your Personal Ziklag? In this chapter David becomes discouraged. He is under massive pressure and constantly fleeing for his life. He can see nothing better for himself than to become a mercenary to the Philistine king. All of this in spite […]
READ MORE Morning Light – June 2nd, 2015 Today: [1 Samuel Chapter Twenty-Six]: Are You a Saul or a David? In this chapter Saul again pursues David. This is one of several occasions where Saul is told by others where to find Saul. Throughout Saul’s reign he consistently refused to obey God yet will raise armies to […]
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