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But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.” (1 Sam. 30:1-6). The Amalekites likely had spies who reported the absence of David and his 600 soldiers. It was never God’s plan for David to leave and prepare to fight the Jews. Because David acted without God’s guidance, He did not have God’s protection.
Aug 6, 2021 · But, for now, I think it’s time to take a step back, let go of the reins, and allow God to lead. I’m going to be taking a break from posting consistently on the blog to give my time and attention to other areas of my writing that I believe God is calling me to in this season. This doesn’t mean I’m shutting down the blog.
Jan 4, 2022 · When we feel our brokenness, God compensates: “I live in a high and holy place, but also with him who is contrite and lowly in spirit” (Isaiah 57:15). The Bible says that God breaks those who are proud and rebellious. The mighty Pharaoh set himself against God, but God broke him and freed His people from bondage and shame.
Jan 4, 2022 · But the last part of verse 27 contains this ominous declaration: “But the thing David had done displeased the Lord.” In 2 Samuel 12, the prophet Nathan confronts David with his sin, and David confesses (verse 14). Psalm 51 is a song that David penned after this confrontation as noted in the title: “For the director of music. A psalm of David.
Jun 1, 2004 · That is what 1 Samuel 16:1 -- 2 Samuel 5:5 is all about. This period of David's life can be summed up by two words: “time” and “trouble.”. (2) The delay in David becoming Israel's king is not unusual, but it is typical of the way God brings about His promises and purposes. Stated concisely, God is not in a hurry.
Jan 4, 2007 · David was furious. Well, when a king gets furious, it’s not a personal thing. It’s a global thing. So the Ammonites see that David is enraged, and they send to the Syrians and hire the Syrian Army to protect them against David’s rage. And David sends his army with Joab at the lead and his brother, Abishai, at his side.
Jun 28, 2004 · And David added murder to his adultery. After a short period of mourning, Bathsheba entered David’s house and became his wife, and the two lovers finally had each other to enjoy freely and uninterruptedly … except for one thing: “But the thing that David had done was evil in the sight of the Lord” (2 Sam. 11:27).
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