Experiencing Victory and Failure
In 2 Samuel 8-12, great military victories are followed swiftly by the tragedy of David’s moral failure. How we respond to both victory and failure speak volumes about what God is doing in our hearts and lives.
An Everlasting Kingdom
The high point of David’s reign as King comes in 2 Samuel 7 when God reveals His purposes for David and His descendants. This incredible chapter gives huge insight into what it mean to believe and live out the promises of God.
Finding Strength in God at Rock Bottom
David’s ‘rock bottom’ moment came when he and his men returned to find their city burning and their families gone. But in that moment, David manages to find strength in His God, and that changes everything!
The Huge Value of True Friendship
Jonathan was a massive help and encouragement to David. He was a true friend and helped David find strength in God when he needed it. The loss of Jonathan was huge for David and something that perhaps he never recovered from
Dealing with a difficult relationship
Relationships are sometimes tough. David had a particularly difficult relationship with Saul. What does it take for a man after God’s own heart to respond to such difficulties well? David response to Saul teaches us much!
The Making of a King
The life of David begins by offering a stark contrast between two men – David and Saul. Their lives teach us much about what it does and doesn’t mean to be a man after God’s own heart…
The Joy of Your Salvation: Living in Grace (Inexpressible Joy #2)
There is huge Joy associated with our Salvation, but often we find ourselves feeling more joyless than joyful. The gospel is all about living under grace, but in this blog I explore 3 ways that we can be robbed of our joy through failure, legalism and licence.
Finding Strength in God (Building to Last #4)
I’ve always loved King David. The early and quite difficult years were vital to allowing him to ‘Build to Last’ over a lifetime….
Finding the spacious place (Building to Last #3)
In order to build to last it is critical to find the place where we can trust God amidst all that life brings
The Darkest Valley – Safe in the Shepherd’s care
Continuing my exploration of valleys I am now considering the Valley of the Shadow of Death and how we need not fear because of the love, presence, care and provision of our Good Shepherd.