May 26, 2017 | Daily Devotional
Isaiah 48:15 reads, “I have called him…and he will succeed in his mission.” God told Jeremiah, “Before you were born, I set you apart for a special work” (Jeremiah 1:5). When God decides to use you, five things happen: First, there is...
May 25, 2017 | Daily Devotional
2 Samuel 23:1 reads, “These are the last words of David.” Someday we will all die and our last words are often considered some of our most important. The question is: have you lived to your highest potential and fulfilled God’s purpose for your...
May 24, 2017 | Daily Devotional
2 Samuel 23:16 reads, “So the three mighty men broke through.” David knew how to develop other leaders. He didn’t “use” people to get what he wanted. He recognized heir talent, gave them opportunities to serve, then rewarded and honored...
May 23, 2017 | Daily Devotional
2 Samuel 5:17 reads, “They mobilized all their forces.” Paul writes, “Fight the good fight of faith” (1 Timothy 6:12). Some of God’s promises have to be fought for. The Jebusites who controlled Jerusalem told David, “You’ll...
May 22, 2017 | Daily Devotional
Hebrews 6:12 reads, “Imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.” Here are three lessons from David’s life: 1) God makes the choice. When Samuel the prophet came to David’s house to pick Israel’s next king,...