Learning Faith in the Middle of Attack The Bible in a Year “And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man… whose name was Shimei… he came forth, and cursed still as he came.” (2 Samuel 16:5) As I continue walking through the Scriptures this year, I find myself pausing atContinue reading “When Shimei Shows Up”
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Faithful in the Shadows
The Loyalty of Ittai The Bible in a Year As I continue walking through the Scriptures, I often find that some of the most compelling lessons come not from the central figures, but from those standing quietly at the edges of the story. One such moment unfolds in Second Book of Samuel 15:21, where IttaiContinue reading “Faithful in the Shadows”
Worship That Rises from the Ashes
The Bible in a Year There are moments in Scripture that feel almost too heavy to approach, and this scene from Second Book of Samuel 12:20 is one of them. David has sinned deeply, repented sincerely, and now suffers the devastating loss of his child. The weight of consequence and grief is unmistakable. Yet whatContinue reading “Worship That Rises from the Ashes”
When the King Rules Completely
The Bible in a Year “And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.” — 2 Samuel 8:15 There is something deeply revealing about this moment in Israel’s history. David’s reign did not begin with full acceptance. For a time, the kingdom was divided, uncertain, and unstable. OneContinue reading “When the King Rules Completely”
Called to Serve Before We Are Seen
The Bible in a Year There is something deeply revealing about how people recognize leadership. When I read Second Book of Samuel 5:2, I notice that the tribes of Israel came to David with reasons for making him king—but not all reasons were equal. They spoke first of his relationship to them, then of hisContinue reading “Called to Serve Before We Are Seen”
When Justice Waits but Never Fails
Trusting God’s Righteous Judgment The Bible in a Year “I am this day weak, though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah be too hard for me; the Lord will reward the doer of evil according to his wickedness.” — 2 Samuel 3:39 There are moments in life when justice feels delayed, orContinue reading “When Justice Waits but Never Fails”
Faithfulness Behind the Scenes Still Wins the Victory
The Bible in a Year “As his part is that goeth down to the battle, so shall his part be that tarrieth by the stuff; they shall part alike.” (1 Samuel 30:24) There is something in us that naturally gravitates toward the visible. We tend to measure importance by what is seen, applauded, and remembered.Continue reading “Faithfulness Behind the Scenes Still Wins the Victory”
When Good Feels Wasted
Trusting God Beyond Human Response The Bible in a Year “Surely in vain have I kept all that this fellow hath in the wilderness… and he hath requited me evil for good.” — 1 Samuel 25:21 There is something deeply human in David’s words here. As I walk through this passage, I cannot help butContinue reading “When Good Feels Wasted”
Strengthened in the Shadows
The Kind of Friend Love Produces The Bible in a Year There is something sacred about walking through the quieter passages of Scripture, where the noise of crowds fades and the deeper work of God emerges in hidden places. In 1 Samuel 23:16, we find such a moment: “And Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose and wentContinue reading “Strengthened in the Shadows”
When Character Speaks Louder Than Position
The Bible in a Year “And David went out whithersoever Saul sent him, and behaved himself wisely; and Saul set him over the men of war, and he was accepted in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul’s servants.” — 1 Samuel 18:5 As I walk through this passage,Continue reading “When Character Speaks Louder Than Position”