Monthly Archives: June 2017

The Wisdom of Serving God; June 27, 2017

Posted on June 30, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 3:9 “So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?” David had already recognized that his son Solomon … Continue reading →

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Last Will and Testament; June 26, 2017

Posted on June 30, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 2:2-3 “I am about to go the way of all the earth,” he said. “So be strong, show yourself a man, 3 and observe what the Lord your God requires: Walk in his ways, and keep his decrees … Continue reading →

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David’s Example; June 25, 2017

Posted on June 29, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 24:14 David said to Gad, “I am in deep distress. Let us fall into the hands of the Lord, for his mercy is great; but do not let me fall into the hands of men.” For the modern … Continue reading →

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Letting God be God; June 24, 2017

Posted on June 29, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 22:31 As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him. It would seem that it would go without saying that God’s way … Continue reading →

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Seeking God; June 23, 2017

Posted on June 25, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 22:7 In my distress I called to the Lord; I called out to my God. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came to his ears. Probably the biggest reason God allows difficult situations in our … Continue reading →

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Moving On; June 22, 2017

Posted on June 24, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 12:20 Then David got up from the ground. After he had washed, put on lotions and changed his clothes, he went into the house of the Lord and worshiped. Then he went to his own house, and at … Continue reading →

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Consequences of Sin; June 21, 2017

Posted on June 23, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 12:14 “But because by doing this you have made the enemies of the Lord show utter contempt, the son born to you will die.” Repentance brings personal forgiveness, but it doesn’t necessarily remove the consequences of our sin, … Continue reading →

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Dependence on God; June 20, 2017

Posted on June 23, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 8:14 The Lord gave David victory wherever he went. I have a feeling David may have insisted that events be recorded this way in the official record. That is, it wasn’t that David achieved all these victories, it … Continue reading →

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Focus on God; June 19, 2017

Posted on June 22, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 7:18-19 Then King David went in and sat before the Lord, and he said: “Who am I, O Sovereign Lord, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far? And as if this were not … Continue reading →

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The House of David; June 18, 2017

Posted on June 20, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Sam 7:16 “‘Your house and your kingdom shall endure for ever before me; your throne shall be established for ever.’” This was a blow-you-out-of-the-water prophecy if ever there was one, and the following verses indicate that David was suitably … Continue reading →

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