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DAVID’S DEVOTION — EXCEED ALL EXPECTATIONS
But some of them said, “Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind have kept this man from dying?” John 11:37 (NIV, 1984) Those very familiar with the Bible might recognize the words above from the account of Jesus raising His friend, Lazarus, from the dead. They reflect
DAVID’S DEVOTION — SPIRITUALLY NEARSIGHTED
Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and shun evil. Proverbs 3:7 (NIV, 1984) When Solomon was given the opportunity to ask of God the one thing he desired more than all others, he asked for a discerning heart. Because his request acknowledged God as the
DAVID’S DEVOTION — THE FUTILITY OF OUR FAITH
And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. 1 Corinthians 15:17 (NIV, 1984) “Click bait” is a term used in social media circles when the author of a post uses a title or photo that is so provocative or absurd that
DAVID’S DEVOTION — GET UP AND PRESS ON!
These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect. Hebrews 11:39-40 (NIV, 1984) The eleventh chapter of Hebrews is familiar to many as being “God’s
DAVID’S DEVOTIONS — WHAT IT MEANS TO CALL HIM LORD
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalms 139:23-24 (NIV, 1984) David’s words in this Psalm are among the most beloved in all of Scripture for
DAVID’S DEVOTION — WHEN GOD BRINGS THEM HOME
Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 (ESV) Throughout the years I have served in pastoral ministry, I have encountered parents who would quote this beloved proverb as a promise that their “wayward” child would