2 Samuel 15-19
wow. David's son rose up against him to take over Israel. Their armies went against each other and the son was killed. David returned to Jerusalem.
A very interesting story... Many details about people and conversations. David is so forgiving and loving. Towards his son who tried to take over everything. And towards his servants. And towards pretty much anyone...
Lord, I pray that what I am reading in this book I remember. I want to apply it. I don't really get how right now. But I want to someday. Keep it on my mind and written in my heart. I don't want to look at the Word of God and let it be void in my mind or heart. I want to soak it up. Learn more about You from it...
Friday, March 18, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
2 Samuel 10
I only read one chapter today.. Tomorrow is David and Bethsheba. Heavy stuff.
But today David went to battle... He was trying to be nice... It didn't come across as so and it resulted in a really huge battle. And David's soldiers/army is surrounded.
"Be strong, and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The Lord will do what is good in his sight."
Battle lines in front of him and behind him. And what does he go. TRUST GOD.
Trust God. How am I trusting God? When I am surrounded...?
I only read one chapter today.. Tomorrow is David and Bethsheba. Heavy stuff.
But today David went to battle... He was trying to be nice... It didn't come across as so and it resulted in a really huge battle. And David's soldiers/army is surrounded.
"Be strong, and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The Lord will do what is good in his sight."
Battle lines in front of him and behind him. And what does he go. TRUST GOD.
Trust God. How am I trusting God? When I am surrounded...?
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
2 Samuel 1-2
Chap.1: David is mourning Saul and Jonathan's death... I don't really understand... Saul tried to kill David many, many times. And Jonathan was a loyal friend. Yet somehow, David is mourning them equally; "Saul and Jonathan- in life they were loved and admired, and in death they were not parted. They were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions..."vs.23.
I guess it was because Saul was the "Lord's annointed." I mean yes, that means a lot. I just don't really get it...
And then there is this whole battle between the house of David and the house of Saul. Everything chasing after each other trying to kill each other... Crazy.
Chap.1: David is mourning Saul and Jonathan's death... I don't really understand... Saul tried to kill David many, many times. And Jonathan was a loyal friend. Yet somehow, David is mourning them equally; "Saul and Jonathan- in life they were loved and admired, and in death they were not parted. They were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions..."vs.23.
I guess it was because Saul was the "Lord's annointed." I mean yes, that means a lot. I just don't really get it...
And then there is this whole battle between the house of David and the house of Saul. Everything chasing after each other trying to kill each other... Crazy.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
2 Peter 3 : The Day of the Lord
"But do not forget one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
But the day of Lord will come like a theif. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare."
So the Lord is patient, waiting for everyone to be saved... An interesting thought... Thinking of free will vs. predestination...
In the same chapter Peter is talking about how some people will distort the confusing/ hard to understand concepts of which he and Paul wrote about. How do I distort Scripture? Making it say what I want it to say. Or back up my opinion on whatever subject. In reality I just want to give it to God. He knows what was written and what was meant, and for those "hard to understand" parts of Scripture I just want to trust His will and not focus on the small parts that in the big picture are unimportant.
"But do not forget one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
But the day of Lord will come like a theif. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare."
So the Lord is patient, waiting for everyone to be saved... An interesting thought... Thinking of free will vs. predestination...
In the same chapter Peter is talking about how some people will distort the confusing/ hard to understand concepts of which he and Paul wrote about. How do I distort Scripture? Making it say what I want it to say. Or back up my opinion on whatever subject. In reality I just want to give it to God. He knows what was written and what was meant, and for those "hard to understand" parts of Scripture I just want to trust His will and not focus on the small parts that in the big picture are unimportant.
Monday, March 7, 2011
{so I finished 1 Samuel. yahoo. but didn't have the internet to post anything}
2 Peter 1-2
All of chapter 2 is talking about false teachers and their destruction using some seriously harsh language : "sent them to hell, putting them in chains of darkness... are like unreasoning animals, creatures of instinct, born only to be caught and destroyed... they seduce the unstable; they are experts in greed- an accursed brood!... blackest darkness is reserved for them..." And that's just the beginning! I wonder who Simon Peter is writing about? Who were these false teachers? What were they teacher? Ok, I guess that's not really important. But man, it makes me wonder who are the false teachers of today? Are there people today who are teaching their own version of the gospel and have the blackest darkness reserved for them? Who are there? Where are they?
Lord, open my eyes so that I may see the false teachers of today. That I may not become wrapped up in their destruction.
2 Peter 1-2
All of chapter 2 is talking about false teachers and their destruction using some seriously harsh language : "sent them to hell, putting them in chains of darkness... are like unreasoning animals, creatures of instinct, born only to be caught and destroyed... they seduce the unstable; they are experts in greed- an accursed brood!... blackest darkness is reserved for them..." And that's just the beginning! I wonder who Simon Peter is writing about? Who were these false teachers? What were they teacher? Ok, I guess that's not really important. But man, it makes me wonder who are the false teachers of today? Are there people today who are teaching their own version of the gospel and have the blackest darkness reserved for them? Who are there? Where are they?
Lord, open my eyes so that I may see the false teachers of today. That I may not become wrapped up in their destruction.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
This world doesn’t need trendy gratitude like it needs Jesus gratitude. The kind that gives thanks for the bread and the nails, for the fire that refines and the blood that saves.
105. coloring time : baby on my lap, scribbles, learning
106. a true celebration of a life lived in the Gospel, full of forgiveness and grace
107. a grateful heart when ungratefulness could so easily take over
108. the soft {cold} sand on my toes. that will never get old.
109. clear views of Catalina. Thank You Lord.
110. family blessing family
111. for my cousin who's on the right track
112. unexpected loud songs of praise
113. adventures in the backyard in the warm March
114. for tough kid. no longer a baby. but still a baby.
115. excitement. fear. trembling. emotions. running wild. goodness.
116. two blue lines. yes. two.
117. gifts from California.
118. more please. {nod the head}
119. baby learning : to understand. to ask. to talk - slowly but surely.
120. "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:33-34
121. meeting the goal on the trail.
122. a just God.
123. pastors sharpening one another
124. talking with the brother. yes, about football, but talking.
125. time spent with my parents. laughter and goodness for my soul.
126. open french doors. sun streaming in. early in the morning.
127. the unknown.
128. soaking in the Old Testament. learning from David. learning from Abigail.
129. chapstick.
130. Colorado clear.
131. honesty.
132. dreams aren't true. and Manny dear is not a horse. and he loves me.
133. new flip flops. already stained. coffee. blood. they must be mine :)
134. so thankful. so thankful. so thankful. words can not describe the overflow of my heart... and for me that's ok...
105. coloring time : baby on my lap, scribbles, learning
106. a true celebration of a life lived in the Gospel, full of forgiveness and grace
107. a grateful heart when ungratefulness could so easily take over
108. the soft {cold} sand on my toes. that will never get old.
109. clear views of Catalina. Thank You Lord.
110. family blessing family
111. for my cousin who's on the right track
112. unexpected loud songs of praise
113. adventures in the backyard in the warm March
114. for tough kid. no longer a baby. but still a baby.
115. excitement. fear. trembling. emotions. running wild. goodness.
116. two blue lines. yes. two.
117. gifts from California.
118. more please. {nod the head}
119. baby learning : to understand. to ask. to talk - slowly but surely.
120. "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:33-34
121. meeting the goal on the trail.
122. a just God.
123. pastors sharpening one another
124. talking with the brother. yes, about football, but talking.
125. time spent with my parents. laughter and goodness for my soul.
126. open french doors. sun streaming in. early in the morning.
127. the unknown.
128. soaking in the Old Testament. learning from David. learning from Abigail.
129. chapstick.
130. Colorado clear.
131. honesty.
132. dreams aren't true. and Manny dear is not a horse. and he loves me.
133. new flip flops. already stained. coffee. blood. they must be mine :)
134. so thankful. so thankful. so thankful. words can not describe the overflow of my heart... and for me that's ok...
1 Samuel 24-25
Ch.24 : David spares Saul's life. As Saul continues to pursue David to kill him he goes into a cave where David and his men are hiding. David could do whatever he wants with Saul and he cuts off part of his robe and can't do anything more. Once out of the cave David reveals himself and the mercy he has shown Saul. Saul is all full of repent and "May the Lord reward you..." In the end, David gives an oath to Saul that he won't kill Saul or his descendants. How nice of David.
I think what stood out to me was how David was above reproach with Saul.
reproach: to find fault with (a person, group, etc.); blame; censure
He does not hurt Saul or even call him out for trying to kill him. He gives it up to the Lord. He trusts. "May the Lord judge between you and me. And may the Lord avenge the wrongs you have done to me, but my hand will not touch you" verse 12.
Ch.25 : This is the story of how David gets his wife Abigail. She is "intelligent and beautiful" and pretty much wicked smart for going behind her drunk and foolish husbands back, "acted quickly" to provide food for David's army as they came to kill all of Nabal's whole household. She makes it right and David leaves them alone. Though in the end, the Lord is just and "about ten days later, the Lord struck Nabal and he died." Then David gets a new wife. How lovely.
Ch.24 : David spares Saul's life. As Saul continues to pursue David to kill him he goes into a cave where David and his men are hiding. David could do whatever he wants with Saul and he cuts off part of his robe and can't do anything more. Once out of the cave David reveals himself and the mercy he has shown Saul. Saul is all full of repent and "May the Lord reward you..." In the end, David gives an oath to Saul that he won't kill Saul or his descendants. How nice of David.
I think what stood out to me was how David was above reproach with Saul.
reproach: to find fault with (a person, group, etc.); blame; censure
He does not hurt Saul or even call him out for trying to kill him. He gives it up to the Lord. He trusts. "May the Lord judge between you and me. And may the Lord avenge the wrongs you have done to me, but my hand will not touch you" verse 12.
Ch.25 : This is the story of how David gets his wife Abigail. She is "intelligent and beautiful" and pretty much wicked smart for going behind her drunk and foolish husbands back, "acted quickly" to provide food for David's army as they came to kill all of Nabal's whole household. She makes it right and David leaves them alone. Though in the end, the Lord is just and "about ten days later, the Lord struck Nabal and he died." Then David gets a new wife. How lovely.
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