Posts from 2020 (Page 9)

Read: 1 Kings 10-11 Focus Verse: “‘But I will not take the whole kingdom out of Solomon’s hand. I have made him ruler all the days of his life for the sake of David my servant, whom I chose and who obeyed my commands and decrees.” (1 Kings 11:34). Devotion: Solomon’s sin was letting his heart be pulled to worship other gods. David’s sin was what he did to Bathsheeba and…

Read: 1 Kings 8-9 Focus Verse: “But will God really dwell on earth? The heavens, even the highest heaven, cannot contain you. How much less this temple I have built!” “Hear from heaven, your dwelling place, and when you hear, forgive.” (1 Kings 8:27 & 8:30b).  Devotion: Solomon, if you knew the temple could not contain God, then why build it? Because, Solomon desires…

Read: 1 Kings 6-7 Focus Verse: “The foundation of the Temple of the LORD was laid in the fourth year, in the month of Ziv. In the eleventh year in the month of Bal, the eighth month, the temple was finished in all its details according to its specifications. He had spent seven years building it. It took Solomon thirteen years, however, to complete the construction of his…

Read: 1 Kings 3-5 Focus Verse: “The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this. So God said to him, ‘Since you have asked for this and not long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment in administering justice, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart,…”(1 Kings 3:10-12a).…

Read: 1 Kings 1-2 Focus Verse: “So be strong, act like a man, and observe what the LORD your God requires: Walk in obedience to him and keep his decrees and commands, his laws and regulations, as written in the Law of Moses.” (1 Kings 2:2b-3a).  Devotion: As David was passing away he passed along to his successor the promise he had with God. See, God promised David…

Read: 2 Samuel 22-24 Focus Verse: “But the king replied to Araunah, ‘No, I insist on paying you for it. I will not sacrifice to the LORD my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing.” (2 Samuel 24:24).  Devotion: David needed to atone for a sin. So he comes to the place where he is supposed to sacrifice and the owner offers to just give it to him. David insists to pay…

Read: 2 Samuel 19-21 Additional Scripture: “All my grandfathers descendants deserved nothing but death from my lord the king, but you gave your servant a place among those who eat at your table. So what right do I have to make any more appeals to the King?” (2 Samuel 19:28).  Devotion: The son of David’s best friend, and grandson of Saul, Mephibosheth from birth has…

Read: 2 Samuel 16-18 Focus Verse: “Leave him alone; let him curse, for the LORD has told him to. It may be that the LORD will look upon my misery and restore to me his covenant blessing instead of his curse today.” (2 Samuel 16:11b-12).  Devotion: David is faced with a hater. A descendant of Saul is throwing stones and insults. While the author gives us information…