The Israelites were encouraged to consider the needs of others, and not become consumed with what they were doing, what they wanted, and with their own lives. They were to consider those who were less fortunate and not have hardened hearts toward others. Take care lest there be an unworthy thought in your heart... Continue Reading →

The Psalmist begins, The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice (Psalm 97.1). Because the LORD reigns we have great reason to rejoice, to be glad, to be content, to have hope. The LORD reigns and we can trust His sovereign design knowing He is ever good; we can trust His Almighty power, knowing there is... Continue Reading →

2 Chronicles 20.1-17         Faced with his enemy, King Jehoshaphat of Judah was filled with fear; he knew his inability to gain victory against overwhelming opposition. Recognizing his weakness and inability, he sought the Lord. Having assembled the people together, Jehoshaphat prayed, O, LORD, God of our fathers, are you not God in heaven? You... Continue Reading →

1 Chronicles 29.1-20         Knowing his death was near and that he would not build the Lord’s Temple, David arranged for his son Solomon to complete the work. The necessary supplies were gathered, the work had been distributed to the people, and David carefully charged and instructed Solomon. Knowing God’s covenant with David that his... Continue Reading →

Psalm 61.1-8         The setting for this psalm was likely when David had left Jerusalem, being ousted from the throne by his own son, Absalom. Feeling rejected, alone, and disregarded by family, as well as by those who had faithfully served with him, David cried out to the Lord, the only certainty he knew in... Continue Reading →