Michal, Passion and Dignity

Embedded within the story of David, Israelโ€™s most beloved king, and of whom the Lord said was a man after Godโ€™s own heart, is the tragic story of Michal, a Benjamite princess and daughter of king Saul.

Isaiah 3: A Judgment That Purifies

It was a judgment that purified. When the people would return from exile seventy years later, idolatry would never again be the problem it had been.

Acts Wednesday: Chapter 9, From Saul to Paul

Never underestimate the value of one person being brought to a saving faith. The only reason you and I know about Ananias is because of his willing response to God resulted in the conversion of this one man, Saul, who became the apostle Paul.

Acts Wednesday: Chapter 7, Stephen

I think, for me, this story means determining to see adversity and ordeals as opportunities to see the spiritual realm more clearly, and to expect Godโ€™s glory to be revealed in the moment, even in me. Growth is not the goal, itโ€™s simply the side-effect. The goal is to incarnate Jesus, reveal Jesus, and to become ever closer to Jesus.

Hebrews: Faith of Samuel

Time did not permit the writer of Hebrews to tell of his final examples of faith, but for you and me todayโ€”even concerning those as famous as the names listed in Hebrewsโ€™ Hall of Faithโ€”taking time to remember is fruitful.

Hebrews: Faith of David

After the rough-and-tumble days of the Judges, came the time of kings. Notice the writer did not turn to Saul, Israelโ€™s first king, or to Solomon, last potentate, wealthiest and most powerful of the United Kingdom of Israel. The writer turned to David, who would becomeโ€”and remains to this dayโ€”the most beloved of kings found among the pages of the Hebrew scriptures.