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King David's cry in Psalm 22 - 'My God, why have you forsaken me?' - reflects the deep anguish we all experience in times of abandonment and isolation. Yet David's journey from despair to declaration shows us how to advance through our darkest moments. This psalm prophetically points to Jesus, who uttered these same words on the cross before declaring 'It is finished.' When we feel planted in the dirt of our circumstances, we can still choose joy, knowing that our pain can lead to praise and that God never truly abandons us. Follow and subscribe to stay updated with our latest content: Youtube  | Facebook | Instagram | Central Wired Website

Even the best men have faults, but Jesus ascended as the Man and King with no fault. #daybydaylw Interested in learning more about becoming a devoted follower of Christ? Go to follow.lifeword.org! ~~~ David, despite his flaws, points us to something greater. His humility after failure, his intercession for the people, his costly worship—all these highlight why he was a good king. Yet David's goodness has limits. He sins. He fails. He needs mercy himself. This final chapter of Samuel whispers for something more: a greater King. One who would not just intercede but bear the full penalty. One whose obedience would be perfect, whose mercy would be unending. Jesus is the better David. Where David sinned, Jesus obeyed. Where David offered symbolic sacrifices, Jesus became the sacrifice. Where David's mercy spared a city, Jesus' mercy spares the world. Prayer Points: Jesus, thank You for being the flawless King David could only foreshadow. Teach me to treasure Your mercy and walk daily in Your grace. Let my life reflect the kind of kingdom You are building—one of mercy and truth. 2 People To Pray For Rigoberto Jimenez and his family, our National Changemakers in El Salvador The Dagaare Lifeword broadcast for the people of Burkina Faso & Ghana

In this Bible Story, Saul pursues David’s life and David once again has the opportunity to end Saul. Yet David spares Saul, and Saul once again repents and leaves David’s presence.This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 26-27. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 26:7 from the King James Version.Episode 92: Once again Saul has given into his hatred and is hunting David. As Saul camped in the wilderness, David once again was given the opportunity to kill Saul, this time in his sleep. But he chooses mercy and calls out to Abner and Saul, chiding Abner and reasoning with Saul. Saul promised to leave him alone, but David, knowing better, fled to the land of Israel’s enemies, gaining favor with Achish, king of Gath.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world’s greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Day 2618 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2618 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 63:1-11 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2618 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2618 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. In today's Wisdom Nugget, we continue our journey through the Psalms, ancient prayers, and songs that reveal deep insights about life, faith, and our relationship with God. Today, we arrive at Psalm 63—a passionate and vivid Psalm of longing, trust, and joyful praise. King David wrote this Psalm during a profoundly difficult period, hiding in the Judean wilderness, fleeing either King Saul or perhaps later from his own son, Absalom. Yet in these harsh conditions, David's heart reveals a passionate hunger—not merely for relief or rescue, but for something far greater: an intimate and personal encounter with the living God. So, let's embark on today's journey into Psalm 63:1-11 from the New Living Translation, opening our hearts and minds to discover the wisdom within these verses: Psalm 63:1-11 (NLT) 1 O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water. 2 I have seen you in your sanctuary and gazed upon your power and glory. 3 Your unfailing love is better than life itself; how I praise you! 4 I will praise you as long as I live, lifting up my hands to you in prayer. 5 You satisfy me more than the richest feast. I will praise you with songs of joy. 6 I lie awake thinking of you, meditating on you through the night. 7 Because you are my helper, I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings. 8 I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely. 9 But those plotting to destroy me will come to ruin. They will go down into the depths of the earth. 10 They will die by the sword and become the food of jackals. 11 But the king will rejoice in God. All who swear to tell the truth will praise him, while liars will be silenced. A Deep Spiritual Thirst (Verses 1-2) David opens Psalm 63 by vividly expressing his deepest spiritual longing: “O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water. I have seen you in your sanctuary and gazed upon your power and glory.” David begins with the deeply personal address: “O God, you are my God.” This isn't merely a theological acknowledgment; it's a passionate, personal declaration of relationship. In Hebrew culture, the phrase indicates covenant intimacy—a committed, deeply personal connection with God Himself. David's physical surroundings in the Judean wilderness—harsh, dry, barren—mirror his spiritual thirst. He compares his inner longing for God to physical thirst in a parched desert. Ancient Israelites understood thirst profoundly—water was scarce, precious, and life-giving. David feels the same intense craving for God's presence. Yet David also remembers vividly his past worship experiences. He recalls being in God's sanctuary, where he experienced God's powerful presence firsthand. These memories fuel...

Welcome to Day 2615 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2615 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 61:1-8 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2615 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2615 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. In today's Wisdom Nugget, I'll be your faithful guide as we journey along the paths of wisdom, insight, and understanding found within God's Word. Together, we'll explore Scripture verse by verse, digging deeply to uncover wisdom for life's daily adventures. Today, we're venturing into Psalm 61—a beautiful and heartfelt prayer written by King David. Psalm 61 offers a profound glimpse into David's relationship with God, capturing moments when life's trials seem overwhelming, and yet David confidently seeks refuge in God's unchanging faithfulness. Let's dive into Psalm 61:1-8 from the New Living Translation, carefully exploring its truths together: Psalm 61:1-8 (NLT) 1 O God, listen to my cry! Hear my prayer! 2 From the ends of the earth, I cry to you for help when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the towering rock of safety, 3 for you are my safe refuge, a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me. 4 Let me live forever in your sanctuary, safe beneath the shelter of your wings! 5 For you have heard my vows, O God. You have given me an inheritance reserved for those who fear your name. 6 Add many years to the life of the king! May his years span the generations! 7 May he reign under God's protection forever. May your unfailing love and faithfulness watch over him. 8 Then I will sing praises to your name forever as I fulfill my vows each day. A Cry from an Overwhelmed Heart (Verses 1-2) David begins Psalm 61 with an earnest plea, expressing an urgent and honest cry to God: “O God, listen to my cry! Hear my prayer! From the ends of the earth, I cry to you for help when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the towering rock of safety.” Here David pours out his vulnerability—his heart deeply overwhelmed by life's struggles. Notice his honesty and directness: “Listen to my cry! Hear my prayer!” David's prayer isn't reserved or polished; it's sincere, raw, and genuine. He boldly reaches out for God, knowing only God can bring relief to his overwhelmed soul. David mentions crying out “from the ends of the earth.” This phrase suggests deep emotional distance or isolation he felt—perhaps physically far away from Jerusalem, or symbolically feeling far from God's presence. It captures how distress often makes us feel distant from comfort, security, and even from God Himself. Yet David immediately asks God to “lead me to the towering rock of safety.” For ancient Israelites, a high rock or cliff symbolized strength, protection, and security. David knows only God provides solid stability amidst turmoil. Illustration: Consider a hiker lost in dense forest terrain, anxious and disoriented, suddenly spotting a high rocky outcrop ahead. Climbing this towering rock offers perspective, security, and clarity—exactly what David asks spiritually from God. A Refuge and Fortress in God's Presence (Verses 3-4) David now...

New Level, New Devil #Storms #thoughts #difficult #Nightlight #RTTBROS #chaos #battlerattle #spiritualwarfare New Level, New Devil #RTTBROS #Nightlight NEW LEVEL, NEW DEVIL"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."- Ephesians 6:12 (KJV)My friend Lynda Damon posted this thought today, "When God wanted to make David King He didn't send David a crown he sent him a Goliath." Let's break this down today in our nightlight.When God elevates you to a new level, the enemy sends new challenges. As Linda so wisely observed, when God wanted to make David a king, He didn't simply place a crown upon his head—He sent him Goliath.Consider young David, a shepherd boy tending his father's sheep. Before he could sit upon the throne, he needed to develop the character, courage, and faith worthy of a king. The battle with Goliath wasn't just an obstacle; it was divine preparation.In 1 Samuel 17, we witness David facing a giant that the entire army of Israel feared. Yet David declared with unwavering confidence: "Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied" (1 Samuel 17:45, KJV).Each new level of blessing, anointing, and purpose in our lives will be accompanied by new challenges—new "devils" to overcome. This isn't because God wishes to see us struggle, but because these trials forge within us the strength, wisdom, and faith required for the position He's calling us to.Joseph couldn't rule Egypt without first enduring slavery and prison. Moses couldn't lead Israel without first facing Pharaoh. Jesus Himself faced His greatest temptation right before beginning His ministry.When you find yourself facing unexpected obstacles on the path to your destiny, remember David. The giant in your path isn't there to destroy you but to develop you. Your "Goliath" is not a roadblock but rather a divine opportunity to demonstrate God's power working through you.As James 1:2-3 (KJV) reminds us: "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience."Today, embrace your challenges with thanksgiving. They are not signs of God's absence but evidence of His preparation. Your new level requires a stronger you, and each victory brings you closer to the throne God has prepared.Thank you, Lynda, for illuminating this powerful truth: greatness isn't handed to us—it's forged through trials that reveal our God-given destiny.Prayer: Father, give me David's courage when facing my giants. Help me see my challenges not as obstacles but as opportunities for Your glory to shine through me. I trust Your process of preparation for the destiny You've called me to fulfill. Amen.Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out.https://linktr.ee/rttbros

“Mephibosheth bowed respectfully and exclaimed, ‘Who is your servant, that you should show such kindness to a dead dog like me?’” (2 Samuel 9:8 NLT) It would be an understatement to say David had a complicated relationship with King Saul and his family. David was the anointed successor to Saul. As far as Saul was concerned, that made David his enemy. In fact, he tried to kill David several times. Yet David married Saul’s daughter Michal. And Saul’s son Jonathan was David’s best friend. Jonathan tried to intervene on David’s behalf with his father. But when he realized how deeply Saul hated David, Jonathan urged his friend to flee. But before the two friends parted, Jonathan asked David to show kindness to his descendants when David became king. Some time later, Jonathan died with his father on a battlefield. History teaches us that the first thing many people do when they rise to power is eliminate any potential rivals. But David chose a different approach. It’s not that he was unaware of the political landscape. Saul and Jonathan may have been dead, but Jonathan’s son Mephibosheth was still alive. He might have challenged David for the throne of Israel. Keep in mind, too, that Mephibosheth was Saul’s grandson. David could have gotten a little payback by making him run for his life the way Saul made David run for his life. Instead, he invited Mephibosheth to his palace. “Don’t be afraid!” David said. “I intend to show kindness to you because of my promise to your father, Jonathan. I will give you all the property that once belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will eat here with me at the king’s table!” (2 Samuel 9:7 NLT). This wasn’t an empty promise. Four verses later, we find these words: “And from that time on, Mephibosheth ate regularly at David’s table, like one of the king’s own sons” (nlt). David was part of the most exclusive genealogy in human history—the genealogy of Jesus Christ. Yet his attitude was inclusive. He showed loving generosity to someone who had done nothing to earn it. He showed grace to someone who might otherwise have been his enemy. And in this story, we find a beautiful picture of God and His mercy. Mephibosheth had nothing. He deserved nothing. He could repay nothing. In fact, he was hiding from the king. That’s us. We have nothing to offer God. We’ve done nothing to deserve His favor or forgiveness. Sometimes we even try to hide from Him. And what does He do? He seeks us out. He adopts us and invites us to eat at His table. He makes us part of His royal family. This is the relationship God wants with you. That’s why it’s essential that you get to know Him for yourself. He loves you. He has a plan for your life that’s better than your plan for yourself. But you need to come to Him. Mephibosheth could have refused David’s offer. He might have said, “I’m not going to that palace. I’m not going to sit at his table. I don’t want any of it. I want to stay here in Lo-Debar and watch the tumbleweeds blow by.” Instead, he made a wise decision that changed his life. You can do the same, right now, simply by embracing what the Lord is offering you. Your life will never be the same. Reflection question: How has God shown mercy to you? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we come to an admittedly weird passage. David takes a census. It's not entirely clear why that is wrong... but it is. David later realizes his sin and confesses it. Then God gives him a multiple choice of terrifying consequences? Talk about a "pick your poison" moment! But why would God do that? It seems almost sadistic to us. Yet David clearly reads it as a gift of grace. How can events that we normally read as evidence of God's untrustworthiness in our lives lead David to trust God all the more? Let's talk about how David's senseless census reveals "Wrath Wrapped in Mercy"

Welcome to Day 2587 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2587 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 51:16-19 Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2587 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2587 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. In today's Wisdom Nugget, we conclude our study of Psalm 51, focusing on verses 16-19. This psalm is one of the most well-known prayers of repentance in Scripture. It was written by King David after his grievous sin with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband, Uriah. When confronted by the prophet Nathan, David's response was not one of denial or excuses, but of genuine sorrow and a heartfelt plea for God's mercy. In the previous verses, we saw David begging for cleansing, renewal, and restoration. Now, in these final verses, he reveals a profound truth about what God truly desires—not just outward religious actions, but a heart that is broken and humble before Him. From an Ancient Israelite perspective, this was a revolutionary understanding of worship. The sacrificial system was central to their religious life. Yet David, inspired by the Holy Spirit, realizes that God does not just want sacrifices—He wants genuine repentance and obedience. Let's begin by reading Psalm 51:16-19 from the New Living Translation: Psalm 51:16-19 (NLT) 16 You do not desire a sacrifice, or I would offer one. You do not want a burnt offering. 17 The sacrifice You desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God. 18 Look with favor on Zion and help her; rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. 19 Then You will be pleased with sacrifices offered in the right spirit— with burnt offerings and whole burnt offerings. Then bulls will again be sacrificed on Your altar. God Desires True Repentance, Not Empty Rituals (Verses 16-17) David begins with a profound realization: “You do not desire a sacrifice, or I would offer one. You do not want a burnt offering.” (Verse 16) This is a striking statement. The entire religious system of Israel revolved around sacrifices—burnt offerings, sin offerings, and peace offerings were all required under the Law of Moses. However, David understands something deeper: God is not primarily interested in rituals—He desires a heart that is truly repentant. Verse 17 expands on this thought: “The sacrifice You desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God.” In Ancient Israel, sacrifices were meant to symbolize atonement and reconciliation. But David realizes that without a humble, repentant heart, those sacrifices are meaningless. God wants sincerity, not religious performance. This aligns with what the prophet...

“The Lord is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?” (Psalm 27:1 NLT) David was a shepherd, a musician, and a poet. When you think of the qualifications necessary for those occupations, courage probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Yet David showed remarkable courage. He killed a lion and a bear protecting his flock. He walked onto a battlefield to face the giant, heavily armored Philistine warrior Goliath, carrying nothing but a slingshot and a few rocks. He led King Saul’s army into countless battles. At some point, though, fear replaced courage in David’s heart. First Samuel 21:10 says, “So David escaped from Saul and went to King Achish of Gath” (NLT). Even though God had protected him again and again in high-risk situations, David chose to run away. He may have been thinking, I liked it better when I was watching sheep. At least then I knew who my enemies were. He may have felt as though he were in over his head with all the political intrigue and royal scheming. We’re talking about a small-town boy here. He was probably still trying to wrap his head around the fact that he was the anointed king of Israel. (And it wouldn’t be long before God dropped the bombshell that he also would be the ancestor of the Messiah!) Whatever the reasons, David was gripped by fear, and that caused him to take his eyes off the Lord. In his panic, he ran to enemy territory, where the Philistine king recognized him immediately. First Samuel 21:12 says, “David heard these comments and was very afraid of what King Achish of Gath might do to him” (NLT). David escaped from Gath and hid in a cave called Adullam. And that’s where he wrote these words from Psalm 142: “I cry out to the Lord; I plead for the Lord’s mercy. I pour out my complaints before him and tell him all my troubles. When I am overwhelmed, you alone know the way I should turn. Wherever I go, my enemies have set traps for me. I look for someone to come and help me, but no one gives me a passing thought! No one will help me; no one cares a bit what happens to me” (verses 1–4 NLT). But then he shifts gears. “Then I pray to you, O Lord. I say, ‘You are my place of refuge. You are all I really want in life. Hear my cry, for I am very low. Rescue me from my persecutors, for they are too strong for me. Bring me out of prison so I can thank you. The godly will crowd around me, for you are good to me’” (verses 5–7 NLT). David understood that when the bottom drops out, you look up. You put your focus on God, and not on your problems. You give your fears to Him. That’s how to be a person after God’s own heart. Maybe you are facing what seems like an impossible situation right now. You may not be able to see a way out. But God can. Call on Him. Then stand still and see what He will do. Reflection question: What fears do you need to give to God? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Will you take the silent advantage or do what is right? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, Saul is on the hunt for David, determined to capture and kill him. David hears he is camped on the hill beyond him, so he and Abishai go on a reconisence mission. They sneak into the center of camp, where Saul and his commander are dead asleep, and Abishai suggests pinning Saul to the ground with his spear. Then here is how David responds in verses 9-11: But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can put out his hand against the Lord's anointed and be guiltless?” And David said, “As the Lord lives, the Lord will strike him, or his day will come to die, or he will go down into battle and perish. The Lord forbid that I should put out my hand against the Lord's anointed. But take now the spear that is at his head and the jar of water, and let us go.” — 1 Samuel 26:9-11 How do you respond when faced with an opportunity that would give you a silent advantage? Are you spiritually centered or privately selfish? At this point, we know David is tired of Saul's games. It has been years of going around in circles with this man. God has presently given him the upper hand by allowing him to sneak into the center of camp. He is standing at the head of the Commander and the King. He could easily take matters into his own hands and selfishly take advantage. Even Abishai sees the advantage. This is like that moment when you are in line at the grocery store, and the cashier hands you too much money in return. Do you choose to be silently selfish and take the advantage, or do you do what is spiritually right and righteous? Yet David's situation is not simply a matter of incorrect counting by a counter cashier. The man sleeping on the ground before him has acted unfairly and unrighteously for years. Saul has broken promises, divided him from his friends, taken his wife, driven his family into exile, and tried to kill him numerous times. Still, David stands over him and makes a just judgment even when persuaded and presented with the opportunity. David fought many battles. However, it is these battles that capture my attention most in his story. David fights valiantly with the enemy that lies within his own heart—the silent and persuasive battle with his own selfishness. How are you fighting these battles today? When given the opportunity for an unfair advantage do you take it? Financial Gain: Benefiting from overpayments or errors. Workplace Politics: Taking credit for others's work or insider information. Relationships: Exploiting trust or vulnerabilities. Competitions: Cheating to gain a win. Academics: Using unauthorized help or copying. Reputation: Exaggerating achievements. Business: Cutting ethical corners or withholding information. Leadership: Using authority for personal benefit. Job Searching: Misrepresenting qualifications. Social Influence: Slandering to gain a status. Legal Loopholes: Avoiding consequences through technicalities. Consider this list and examine your response when opportunities arise to gain these silent advantages. Remember some of the greatest battles you will ever fight are fought in silence with the sin and selfishness that lie within your own heart. Isn't it time to fight the silent battles and let God claim the victory? #IntegrityInAction, #UnseenBattles, #GodGetsTheGlory Ask This: When faced with silent opportunities for personal gain, do you pause to consider what choice honors God most? How do you respond when integrity challenges you to act righteously, even if no one else will ever know? Do This: Fight the battle with yourself! Pray This: Lord, help me to choose integrity over personal gain, even when no one is watching. Strengthen my heart to fight the silent battles that honor You alone. Amen. Play This: Great Are You, Lord.

Are you trusting in your hand or the hand of the Lord? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. Today, we continue our story with David, who revealed that he was in the cave with Saul. Bowed to the ground, with the corner of his robe in his hand, he finishes the speech of his life. Let's see how this concludes in 1 Samuel 24:12-15. May the Lord judge between me and you, may the Lord avenge me against you, but my hand shall not be against you. As the proverb of the ancients says, 'Out of the wicked comes wickedness.' But my hand shall not be against you. After whom has the king of Israel come out? After whom do you pursue? After a dead dog! After a flea! May the Lord therefore be judge and give sentence between me and you, and see to it and plead my cause and deliver me from your hand." — 1 Samuel 24:12-15 This part of David's speech is surgical. Here is why. The proverb "Out of the wicked comes wickedness" could easily be interpreted as an indictment of Saul. He was the one who was acting wickedly and possessed by an evil spirit. Yet David, ever so carefully, does not apply this to Saul but to himself, who had done no wickedness in this situation. Yet we all know that Saul is possessed and delusional. Saul is not in his right mind, and when he walks out of the cave, David puts his life in the hands of a known wicked man. But while I state this, this is not entirely true. Again, as he did with Goliath, David understands that he is not putting himself in the hands of Saul but in the hands of God. Twice, he states in this section, "May the Lord judge." David's battle at this moment was a battle of words and not swords, yet all the same, the battle was the Lord's. There are moments in our lives when we have to trust the hand of the Lord. It may look like we are putting ourselves in someone else's hand—a boss, friend, spouse, or legal representative where we, as a believer, there is always another person in the room—The Lord. Stop letting your old life and mind control how you think about life situations. If you have surrendered your life to the Lord, you have another hand on your side—the hand of the Lord. #TrustInGod, #FaithLikeDavid, #SpiritualBattles Ask This: In what situations are you tempted to trust in your strength or others instead of entirely relying on God's hand? How can you remind yourself to see God as the ultimate judge and defender during difficult or unfair circumstances? Do This: Trust in God's Hand, not your own. Pray This: Lord, help me embrace the power of my words in times of conflict, just as David did. Grant me the wisdom to choose truth and mercy over retaliation. May I prioritize relationships and maintain integrity in all my interactions, reflecting Your love and grace. Amen. Play This: Surrounded (Fight My Battles).

Do you believe that God is your refuge in the storm? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in Chapter 23 of 1 Samuel. I've titled this chapter "Your Way Or The Lord's Way." Yesterday, David barely escaped, and today, he ran to his 13th location after leaving King Saul's home. I wonder where that might be. Let's see in 1 Samuel 23:28-29: So Saul returned from pursuing after David and went against the Philistines. Therefore that place was called the Rock of Escape. And David went up from there and lived in the strongholds of Engedi. — 1 Samuel 23:28-29 The next chapter chronicles the "Strongholds of Engedi," which, in my opinion, is one of the most significant chapters in 1 Samuel. You do not want to miss a single day of devotionals. You need to stay with me for the entire week. Don't miss one. Tune in because the next seven days are incredible. For a moment think about how David felt after running for years to now the 13th location. He had zig-zagged across Israel to various locations to avoid the storm of Saul's unrighteous vengeance. This last week, I evacuated Bradenton, Florida, to head up the coast and stayed in Panama City, waiting out Hurricane Milton. I was only gone for three days, and I cannot tell you how emotionally and physically exhausted I was. When I returned, I was unprepared for how much physical labor needed to be done at my son's home (St. Petersburg) and my home (Bradenton). Just so you know, it looks like Haiti down here. Gas stations are out of fuel. There are down powerlines everywhere. Most fences are gone or scattered all over the street. Massive piles of trash and debris line every street. But you know what? I cannot imagine how David mustered spiritual fortitude and stayed centered in the Lord after 10-15 years of running from the storm of Saul's vengeance. It makes me wonder if I, as a believer, have become too soft, given the comforts and pleasures of my time. I mean, think about it. Three days running from a storm, and I was already feeling the weight of emotional and physical exhaustion. Yet David endured far worse—years of constant running, hiding, and uncertainty. He didn't have a comfortable place to land. There wasn't any relief on the horizon, just more running. And yet, through all that turmoil, he stayed centered in the Lord. The “Rock of Escape” wasn't just a geographical place for David but a spiritual reminder. In the middle of his storm, God provided a way out, a refuge, and renewed strength to keep going. And I think this is a lesson for us. When we face our own storms—short like mine or long like David's—it's easy to grow weary and question whether we can keep going. But the truth is, God is still our Rock of Escape. He meets us in the chaos and gives us the strength to endure, no matter how relentless the storm may feel. So, take a hard look at where you've placed your faith. Are you resting in your comforts, your routines, or your own strength? Or are you relying on the Lord as your refuge, your Rock? David's endurance wasn't because of his natural abilities. It was because he had learned to lean on the Lord through every challenge and storm. Let's learn from his example and put our faith not in our comforts but in the God of all comfort, who is our refuge when the storm rages on. Stay with me this week. We're just getting started. #RockOfEscape, #FaithInTheStorm, #GodIsOurRefuge Ask This: In tough times, how can you rely on God instead of your own strength? Reflect on a past personal storm and how God supported you. What lessons can you apply to current challenges? Do This: Trust God in your storm he is your Rock. Pray This: Lord, help me to find my refuge in You during life's storms, trusting in Your strength to carry me through uncertainty. Remind me that, like David, I can lean on You as my Rock of Escape, no matter how relentless the challenges may be. Amen. Play This: Firm Foundation (He Won't).

In this powerful sermon, Executive Pastor David Waldroup talks about the challenging question many of us have asked: "Why hasn't God delivered me yet?" While we may not always be freed from our suffering, God uses trials to refine our faith, build our character, and draw us closer to Him. Don't miss this life-changing word that reminds us that God's grace is sufficient, even in the midst of our deepest struggles. ____ NEXT STEPS https://www.mygochurch.com/next-steps/ PAST MESSAGES mygochurch.com/messages LET'S GET SOCIAL facebook.com/mygochurch instagram.com/mygochurch tiktok.com/@gochurch GO Church exists to love anyone from anywhere into a personal and growing relationship with Jesus.

In this powerful sermon, Executive Pastor David Waldroup talks about the challenging question many of us have asked: "Why hasn't God delivered me yet?" While we may not always be freed from our suffering, God uses trials to refine our faith, build our character, and draw us closer to Him. Don't miss this life-changing word that reminds us that God's grace is sufficient, even in the midst of our deepest struggles. ____ NEXT STEPS https://www.mygochurch.com/next-steps/ PAST MESSAGES mygochurch.com/messages LET'S GET SOCIAL facebook.com/mygochurch instagram.com/mygochurch tiktok.com/@gochurch GO Church exists to love anyone from anywhere into a personal and growing relationship with Jesus.

In our Traditional message, Andy shares with us from 2 Samuel 9.  We see the story of David and Mephibosheth, Saul's grandson.  David should have killed him (according to the world), not welcomed him. Yet David brought him to the table. Our world needs community and welcome. Who can we bring to the table?

In our Traditional message, Andy shares with us from 2 Samuel 9.  We see the story of David and Mephibosheth, Saul's grandson.  David should have killed him (according to the world), not welcomed him. Yet David brought him to the table. Our world needs community and welcome. Who can we bring to the table? 

In Psalm Fifty-five, stanza 22, King David laments the suffering and disappointment that he experienced because of his son Absalom's attempt to usurp the throne and from the betrayal by a close advisor and friend.  Yet David expressed his personal, persistent and profound faith in God who can handle every demanding situation we face in life.  In this moving passage and its larger context, David offers timeless and relevant encouragement to each of us.  This sermon tells us how.  

Sermon #450 The story of David and Goliath is a very familiar story to anyone who was raised in the church.  It is one of the first stories we learn in Sunday school.  And because of its familiarity, as adults sometimes we can gloss over the greater meaning of the story.  David was a shepherd, not particularly exceptional and decidedly not a battle-hardened warrior like Goliath.  Yet David had something that Goliath did not, and that is faith in God.  He saw Goliath as a little problem because he knew that his God is a big God who spoke and the worlds were formed.  And he also knew that victory would not come because of his ability but rather because of his lack of it, for, as he said, the battle is the Lord's.  God uses the weak to confound the strong, and ultimately He gets the glory for it. 1 Samuel 17 Recorded at Ebenezer UMC on June 20, 2021 (Originally published August 16, 2021) Watch on YouTube S.D.G.

We look in the mirror and tell the one looking back that everything is alright. We lie to ourselves all the time.  David was a man blessed by God. Yet David became idle with God and slipped into sin. We then read about his life and its intimacy between him, God, and his downfall. Don't ever think that his life could never happen in your life. All it takes is one time of becoming lax on God and you'll fall into the devil's trap.   If you've been born again and done something sinful then you'll feel the dirtiness in your soul. The dirty, nastiness that sin brings should bring forth the desire to be clean again. Repentance to God is the only way to be clean again. The world's heart is so dirty that it's scaled up and can't be penetrated. Only God can break through the scales or dirt of the world's sinful desires.    God knows how to correct His children. Only in love does He chastise His children. Being in sin means you've traded your gladness for sadness. In David's life, he once wrote praises to God but quickly began his regret his sin. If one continues to live in sin one will forfeit the gladness of God. Repent if you're living in sadness.   It feels good to feel good. Your sin is ever before God if you have it. It stands between you and God. It will take away the cleanliness, the joy, and the contact with God. It brings shame to ourselves. We play the game of, as long as no one knows about the sin we are okay with it. However, once someone knows about it, we feel shameful. One doesn't have to live that way. Once you repent to God and He forgives you, did you know that other believers forgive too, and love you just the same?    It's important to God that we live right and be clean. God is not shocked by our stumbling, yet is saddened when we choose to sin and not ask for forgiveness from Him. He wants to make you clean. One can ask a backslider why and what you'll usually hear is that it's someone else's fault.   When a saved person decides to live in sin they will soon feel alone and unwanted. God never leaves them but will pull Himself away because He doesn't like the sin. God never forsakes His children. The devil wants you to give up and makes you feel alone and unloved. It's hard to live around a backslider. They have a wrong spirit in them and they have an unloved feeling.    Joy is instantly gone once a person lives in sin. Joy can possibly be found in small things but they are always fleeting, never long standing. Just knowing you're saved produces a joy that out-ways everything.    Turn from your sin. Repent of your sin. When you do this, God will pick you up, clean you up, and set you back on the straight and narrow path. One doesn't have to live apart from God. 

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In this Bible Story, Saul pursues David's life and David once again has the opportunity to end Saul. Yet David spares Saul, and Saul once again repents and leaves David's presence.This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 26-27. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 26:7 from the King James Version.Episode 92: Once again Saul has given into his hatred and is hunting David. As Saul camped in the wilderness, David once again was given the opportunity to kill Saul, this time in his sleep. But he chooses mercy and calls out to Abner and Saul, chiding Abner and reasoning with Saul. Saul promised to leave him alone, but David, knowing better, fled to the land of Israel's enemies, gaining favor with Achish, king of Gath.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.This episode is sponsored by Medi-Share, an innovative health care solution for Christians to save money without sacrificing quality.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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**Thank you for supporting this ministry, I lovingly refer to as "The Little Green Pasture." Click here: PayPal: http://paypal.me/JoanStahl **Please prayerfully consider becoming a ministry partner: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/joaniestahl **Contact Email: jsfieldnotes@gmail.com **Subscribe to me on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-534183 **Subscribe to me on Bitchute: I have been having trouble with the link so just go straight to https://www.bitchute.com/ and typing "Joanie Stahls Field Notes" in the search bar. Thank you! There was a time that David was fleeing for his life from King Saul. David and his men were hiding out in the deep part of the cave. King Saul did not know David was in there and went in to relieve himself. David's men encouraged him to kill him because God told him He would deliver him into His hand. David did not kill him but cut a piece of his robe off. As soon as he did that it says, "David's heart smote him." We would consider what he did as nothing really. Yet David's heart was sensitively harmless. It was that day that King Saul said to David, "I know well that thou shalt surely be king, and that the kingdom of Israel shall be established in thine hand." It was said of Jesus that He was "Holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners and made higher than the heavens." Heb.7:26. Jesus told His disciples: "Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves." Matthew 10:16. Finally, Paul tells us to "blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke." Philippians 2:16. There is a silent personal influence, like a shadow, that goes out from everyone, and this influence is always leaving impressions wherever it touches. Harmless is not weakness of character. Rather it is king-like, noble, beautiful and Christ-like. It is by living a beautiful life of holy harmlessness that we bless the world. "There are times when nothing holds the heart but a long, long look at Calvary. How very small anything that we are allowed to endure seems beside that Cross." -Amy Carmichael --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joanie-stahl/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joanie-stahl/support

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In this Bible Story, Saul pursues David's life and David once again has the opportunity to end Saul. Yet David spares Saul, and Saul once again repents and leaves David's presence.This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 26-27. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 26:7 from the King James Version.Episode 92: Once again Saul has given into his hatred and is hunting David. As Saul camped in the wilderness, David once again was given the opportunity to kill Saul, this time in his sleep. But he chooses mercy and calls out to Abner and Saul, chiding Abner and reasoning with Saul. Saul promised to leave him alone, but David, knowing better, fled to the land of Israel's enemies, gaining favor with Achish, king of Gath.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.This episode is sponsored by Medi-Share, an innovative health care solution for Christians to save money without sacrificing quality.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's David and Aaron's first episode, and they're already shouting at each other! Veteran comedy writers David Goodman (FAMILY GUY, HONOR SOCIETY) and Aaron Lee (SUPERSTORE, COMEDY CENTRAL ROASTS) debut their super-nerdy new movie podcast. Each week, one guy recommends a movie the other hasn't seen... and one recommends a life experience the other hasn't had.To kick things off, Aaron recommends that David watch a gritty 1972 crime classic: THE ITALIAN CONNECTION, directed by Fernando di Leo. Then David recommends that Aaron eat a pickle-bacon-mayonnaise-peanut butter sandwich. Yet David's the one who gets sick to his stomach! Hear the explosive argument that threatens to end this podcast before it even begins!

528 When I Called, You Answered Me; You Greatly Emboldened Me, a Guided Christian Meditation on Psalm 138:1-3 with the Recenter With Christ app   The purpose of this podcast is to help you find more peace in your life and connect with the true source of peace, Jesus Christ.  Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization. Get into a place where you can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving or anything tensing or unrelaxing.  If you feel comfortable to do so, I invite you to close your eyes.   Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation:   Breathe and direct your thoughts to connecting with God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate, deflate. Scripture for Meditation NIV I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; before the “gods” I will sing you praise. 2 I will now down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for you have so exalted your solemn decree that it surpasses your fame. 3 When I called, you answered me; you greatly emboldened me.  NRSVUE 1 Oh David.  I give thanks Oh Lord with my whole heart; Before the gods I sing your praise; 2 I bow down toward your holy temple and give things to your  Name for your steadfast love and faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word above everything.  3 On the day I called, you answered me; you increased my strenth of soul.  Meditation: God heads your prayer. He is mindful of you. With that said his answers don't always come in our timing. Many prayers of David he seeks Gods answers and seems like he doesn't get them. Yet David still recognized Gods love is unfailing.  He felt the sustaining Strenth of God to his soul. He was willing to declare and sing Gods praises before heavens and earth. Similarly we should seek the kind of clarity of relationship that is described here.  We should recognize Gods preeminent position at all times. Praise be to God and May our hearts be open to praising him at all times.  Meditation of Prayer: Pray as directed by the Spirit. Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him. Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm: I invite you to sit in silence feeling patient for your own faults and trials. Summarize what insights you have gained during this meditation and meditate and visualize positive change in your life: This is a listener funded podcast at patreon.com/christianmeditationpodcast Updates:  Final Question:  Final Thought:   FIND ME ON: Download my free app: Recenter with Christ Website - ChristianMeditationPodcast.com Voicemail - (602) 888-3795 Email: jared@christianmeditationpodcast.com Apple Podcasts - Christian Meditation Podcast Facebook.com/christianmeditationpodcast Youtube.com/christianmeditaitonpodcast Twitter - @ChristianMedPod            

528 When I Called, You Answered Me; You Greatly Emboldened Me, a Guided Christian Meditation on Psalm 138:1-3 with the Recenter With Christ app   The purpose of this podcast is to help you find more peace in your life and connect with the true source of peace, Jesus Christ.  Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization. Get into a place where you can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving or anything tensing or unrelaxing.  If you feel comfortable to do so, I invite you to close your eyes.   Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation:   Breathe and direct your thoughts to connecting with God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate, deflate. Scripture for Meditation NIV I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; before the “gods” I will sing you praise. 2 I will now down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for you have so exalted your solemn decree that it surpasses your fame. 3 When I called, you answered me; you greatly emboldened me.  NRSVUE 1 Oh David.  I give thanks Oh Lord with my whole heart; Before the gods I sing your praise; 2 I bow down toward your holy temple and give things to your  Name for your steadfast love and faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word above everything.  3 On the day I called, you answered me; you increased my strenth of soul.  Meditation: God heads your prayer. He is mindful of you. With that said his answers don't always come in our timing. Many prayers of David he seeks Gods answers and seems like he doesn't get them. Yet David still recognized Gods love is unfailing.  He felt the sustaining Strenth of God to his soul. He was willing to declare and sing Gods praises before heavens and earth. Similarly we should seek the kind of clarity of relationship that is described here.  We should recognize Gods preeminent position at all times. Praise be to God and May our hearts be open to praising him at all times.  Meditation of Prayer: Pray as directed by the Spirit. Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him. Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm: I invite you to sit in silence feeling patient for your own faults and trials. Summarize what insights you have gained during this meditation and meditate and visualize positive change in your life: This is a listener funded podcast at patreon.com/christianmeditationpodcast Updates:  Final Question:  Final Thought:   FIND ME ON: Download my free app: Recenter with Christ Website - ChristianMeditationPodcast.com Voicemail - (602) 888-3795 Email: jared@christianmeditationpodcast.com Apple Podcasts - Christian Meditation Podcast Facebook.com/christianmeditationpodcast Youtube.com/christianmeditaitonpodcast Twitter - @ChristianMedPod

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As we wrap up our week looking at what it means to turn away from sin and toward God, today we're going to look at the depth of God's love and mercy. Few stories of sin and failure are more dramatic than David's. Yet David also understood the cleansing power of the grace of God. I pray that you too will experience the depth of his love and grace today as we spend time in his presence.  Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 51:1, and today's worship is Clean by Natalie Grant. --   Being intentional about what we do with our time is a wonderful way to honor God as we begin this new year.   Our book Living Intentionally: Finding Meaning with a Modern Rule of Life, unpacks what a Rule of Life is and can help you identify ways you can develop your own. This book will help you review key areas of your life and help you discover the best ways to bring order to them, including:   your spirituality your relationships your work your time your wiring   Request a copy of Living Intentionally — and make this the year you honor God by building more meaning and purpose into your life.    Get your copy today at supportfirst15.org, or click the link in today's show notes.    

“Plead my cause, O LORD, with those who strive with me; Fight against those who fight against me. Take hold of shield and buckler, And stand up for my help. Also draw out the spear, And stop those who pursue me." We know by the title that Psalm 35 was written by David. Remember he wrote at least 75 of the 150 Psalms. Many of his Psalms give us an indication of the circumstances behind them in their titles. This one doesn't but most commentators believe that this is another one written during the time that David was fleeing from Saul. It is possible that the occasion can be found in 1 Samuel 22-23. King Saul nurtured a deadly jealousy against David. If you think about it, in some ways it was natural enough for Saul. He was a giant of a fellow and a grown man whereas David was a youth, hardly more than a boy. Yet David had been willing to go down and fight Goliath, the giant of Gath. That must have been humiliating enough for Saul but, when the jubilant songs of the Hebrew women extolled David above Saul, the king's envy knew no bounds. But there was more to it than that. Jonathan, the son of Saul, went out one day to where David was hiding in the hills and "strengthened his hand in God" (1 Samuel 23:16). It was only a brief visit, but it was long enough for Jonathan to fill in some of the missing pieces for David. Not only did Saul resent David but David had powerful enemies at court. There was Doeg the Edomite, for instance, and others. We can picture the two young men sitting there together, the courtly Jonathan and the outlaw David. "David," says Jonathan, "you have other enemies." He names people that David had always counted as his friends. David had such a guileless, generous nature he could hardly believe such treachery. People he had thought were his friends, people he had helped, loved, and trusted were actually poisoning the mind of Saul with malicious lies about him. This seems to be the background for this Psalm. This is classified as an imprecatory psalm. Imprecatory Psalms are those in which the author imprecates; that is, he calls down calamity, destruction, and God's anger and judgment on his enemies. This type of psalm is found throughout the book. The major imprecatory psalms are Psalms 5, 10, 17, 35, 58, 59, 69, 70, 79, 83, 109, 129, 137, and 140. When studying the imprecatory psalms, it is important to note that these psalms were not written out of vindictiveness or a need for personal vengeance. Instead, they are prayers that keep God's justice, sovereignty, and protection in mind. In writing the imprecatory psalms, the authors sought vindication on God's behalf as much as they sought their own. We need to remember that Jesus warned His disciples that in this world they would have tribulation (John 16:33). Jesus told them that “the world would hate them just like it hated Him” (John 15:18-19). He also said, “Woe to you when all men speak well of you….” (Luke 6:26). Paul told Timothy, “Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution” (2 Timothy 3:12). My friend, I believe that the time is already here in America where true believers are being mocked, ridiculed and even attacked, and sometimes unjustly prosecuted simply because they speak what is truth from the Bible. Our real enemy though, is not the ungodly world, but Paul and Peter both reminds that it is spiritual wickedness in the heavenly places and our real adversary is the devil, who like a lion wants to destroy us (Ephesians 6:10-12; 1 Peter 5:8-9). Like David, we better learn to pray and cry out to the LORD for His protection and His vindication! God bless!

In this Bible Story, Saul pursues David's life and David once again has the opportunity to end Saul. Yet David spares Saul, and Saul once again repents and leaves David's presence.This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 26-27. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 26:7 from the King James Version.Episode 92: Once again Saul has given into his hatred and is hunting David. As Saul camped in the wilderness, David once again was given the opportunity to kill Saul, this time in his sleep. But he chooses mercy and calls out to Abner and Saul, chiding Abner and reasoning with Saul. Saul promised to leave him alone, but David, knowing better, fled to the land of Israel's enemies, gaining favor with Achish, king of Gath.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.This episode is sponsored by Medi-Share, an innovative health care solution for Christians to save money without sacrificing quality.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When We Don't Understand, We Can Trust God is Faithful: Reflections from Psalm 60 When we are facing moments of chaos, it can be easy to feel like God has turned His back on us.  Yet David reminds us in Psalm 60 that God is faithful, even when we don't understand.  Learning that powerful truth can make all the difference in how we live our lives in the hard moments.   Today's Key Verse:   With God we will gain the victory, and He will trample down our enemies. Psalm 60:12   Hey friends, welcome to the Hearing Jesus Podcast.   Do you sometimes doubt if you are truly hearing God's voice or if it's really your own? Do you wonder how you can know the difference? Do you struggle to feel confident in your relationship with God and what He says in his word? Do you sometimes feel stagnant or like you hit a wall in your spiritual life?   Hey, I'm your host, Rachael Groll: missionary, author, pastor, and life coach. And I have been there. I, too, was doubting God's voice in my own life. I, too, felt insecure about the things I thought God might be calling me to do. I wanted to make a difference in the world and be obedient to what God was calling me to do, but I wasn't quite sure how to figure out what exactly that was. I kept telling myself that I was wasting time trying to figure it out or waiting for Him to show me. Or that I wasn't qualified to do the things I thought He might be telling me to do.   The answer for me was found in the pages of the Bible, as I learned how to understand what it was actually saying. If you are ready to grow in your faith and to step confidently into the calling God has for you, then join me as we dig deep into God's word so you can learn to live out your faith in your everyday life.   Friend, you are loved, you are cherished, and you are His.   The Hearing Jesus Podcast will encourage and equip you to step into the calling God has for your life, living out your faith in the everyday. Together we will break down walls that keep us from growing spiritually. We will dig deep into our Bibles to understand and connect the Scriptures to our lives. We will boldly obey what God calls us to do, walking through doors that only He can open.   Join me for your daily dose of faith, honesty, and prayer.   Need to chat one on one? Snag a private session with Rachael: https://calendly.com/shehears   Learn -> https://shehears.org Shop -> https://shehears.org/resources Connect -> rachael@shehears.org Community-> https://www.facebook.com/groups/743928930315696/ Instagram-> https://www.instagram.com/she_hears/ Missions Support-> https://www.cotni.org/campaigns/rachael-groll   Purchase the She Hears: Learning to Listen to Jesus Bible Study : https://shehears.org/resources   In this six-week study from the Book of John, Rachael Groll takes you on an in-depth exploration into the lives of six women Jesus knew. Women often deal with feelings of insecurity and unworthiness, yet the lives of these women show that Jesus values us, wants a relationship with us, and can use us to further His kingdom. In her warm, conversational style, Rachael ties together her life experience, knowledge of the Scriptures, and her compassion for women to encourage us and enable us to become the women God has called us to be.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are often blinded by our own problems, sin, and idols. We just can't see them. Yet David in Psalm 139 cries out for God to search and try his heart to see if there is anything wicked within him. And we, like David, desperately need God to search and point out anything in our lives that needs to be removed or transformed. In this message, Nathan examines Psalm 139:23-24 and explains why being searched and tried by the Lord is not only good, but beautifully essential in our lives.  For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/ (https://ellerslie.com/). If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/ (https://ellerslie.com/donate/)

In Psalm 59, David is being stalked by evil men who want to take his life, and he compares them to dogs who prowl and growl through the night. Yet David looks to God. Consider how we, when stalked by evil, look to the God of steadfast love to be our strength and fortress.

Some elevate David as an example for us to follow. However, he is no more of an example of a godly man than you and me. He acted wickedly and committed heinous sins. Yet David loved God and poured out his heart to Him, confessing his sin and pleading to God for mercy. We see his confession of sin in Psalm 51. In this episode, I review David's confession of sin. This gives us a good pattern to follow when we confess our sins to God.   Bible References: (Exodus 20:1-17; 2 Samuel 11; 2 Samuel 12:1-7; Psalm 51; Isaiah 29:13; Matthew 1:1-17; Matthew 11:28; Romans 1:16; Romans 7:7-25; 1 Corinthians 6:11)   Terry@thefoxdenjournal.com   Check out The Fox Den Journal!   The Fox Den is honored to be a member of the Society of Reformed Podcasters!   Thanks to my daughter Katherine for the voice over and my daughter Elizabeth for the cute fox on the artwork. Thanks to my wife Brenda for helping with the artwork and editing.   Biblical references are usually based on the English Standard Version unless otherwise stated.   Music by licensed permission: "Lead Me Home" composed by Steven Leonard Messina.

Blessing Real Love In the first reading (not included in the audio), Saul has resentment toward David. In the Mass' audience, a couple celebrates a milestone anniversary. The anniversary and the reading are connected. David, as we heard the day prior, slew the giant. Yet David, found his life in greater risk by the people he helped than from the warrior and army he faced. It is a sobering lesson for us! Sometimes there is danger in a place where we should be the safest. What actually is the danger? Saul cannot actually rejoice in the goodness of his servant. The king was not left out of the celebration. However, Saul cannot rejoice in the victory of David. He cannot rejoice in the victory of one who saved him. Why? Because David receives more praise than Saul . . . and therefore, Saul cannot rejoice. Again, Saul cannot rejoice in the fact that others are celebrating him . . . the king. He cannot rejoice, because another is celebrated more. His heart grows cold. He is selfish and jealous. Real love permits one to rejoice in the goodness that one has, and the goodness we have together. However, Real love bathes in happiness because of the goodness the other has in their life. Saul's heart is too small and harden to be capable of this truth. He settles into a temptation to perform a sin . . . to consider murder. Hear more about what real love is in holding a family together. Listen to this Meditation and celebrate a blessing.

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In this Psalm, David prays in startlingly vivid ways as he asks the Lord to deliver him from his enemies by exacting vengeance upon them. We often struggle with these types of Psalms because we believe them to be in some way, shape, or form, counter to the New Testament ethos to love our enemies. Yet David was a man after God's own heart-and that even includes his plea that God would strike his enemies down, in the inspired words of Scripture we find here. Thus, the question remains- how do we rightly understand the place of imprecatory psalms in the life of the Christian--

In this Psalm, David prays in startlingly vivid ways as he asks the Lord to deliver him from his enemies by exacting vengeance upon them. We often struggle with these types of Psalms because we believe them to be in some way, shape, or form, counter to the New Testament ethos to love our enemies. Yet David was a man after God's own heart-and that even includes his plea that God would strike his enemies down, in the inspired words of Scripture we find here. Thus, the question remains- how do we rightly understand the place of imprecatory psalms in the life of the Christian--

In this Psalm, David prays in startlingly vivid ways as he asks the Lord to deliver him from his enemies by exacting vengeance upon them. We often struggle with these types of Psalms because we believe them to be in some way, shape, or form, counter to the New Testament ethos to love our enemies. Yet David was a man after God's own heart—and that even includes his plea that God would strike his enemies down, in the inspired words of Scripture we find here. Thus, the question remains: how do we rightly understand the place of imprecatory psalms in the life of the Christian?

Just about everything you could imagine happening in a person's life happened to King David – ups and downs, successes and failures, friendships and mortal enemies. Yet David carried out God's plan and God called him a man after His own heart. Join Bayless Conley for a very rewarding study of David's life and discover three essential qualities of a godly person that were on display in his character. As you listen, be inspired to carry out the purposes of God in your own life and emulate David's qualities of being a man of war, a man of worship, and a man of the Word.