TODAY’S DAILY READING: 2 Samuel 15-16 & Psalm 45-46
Old Testament: 2 Samuel 15- Memory Lane
2 Samuel 15:14
“So David said to all his servants who were with him at Jerusalem, ‘Arise, and let us flee, or we shall not escape from Absalom. Make haste to depart, lest he overtake us suddenly and bring disaster upon us, and strike the city with the edge of the sword.’”
Perhaps you have heard someone speak of having their whole life pass… Read More
2 Samuel 16- Love, Mercy and Grace
2 Samuel 16:4
“So the king said to Ziba, ‘Here, all that belongs to Mephibosheth is yours.’
And Ziba said, ‘I humbly bow before you, that I may find favor in your sight, my lord, O king!’”
We are first introduced to Ziba in 2 Samuel 9 where he is described as a servant of king Saul. After David was established as king he began to look for descendants of king Saul. His search led him to Ziba who in turn… Read More
Psalm 45- Worship
Psalm 45:11b
“Because He is your Lord, worship Him.”
This is a Messianic Psalm, meaning that it is speaking prophetically of Israel’s coming Messiah. In it, the Psalmist is describing the glory of Jesus, our King, and the beauty of His Bride, the church. After describing Jesus as the King of Glory, girded … Read More
Psalm 46- Help In Trouble
Psalms 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength,
A very present help in trouble.”
A refuge is a shelter or protection from danger or trouble. It is not uncommon in places that are threatened with severe weather to… Read More
2 Samuel 15:14
2 Samuel 16:4
Psalm 45:11b
Psalms 46:1