And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the Lord his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly. 2 Chronicles 1:1. Not in the surpassing wisdom, the fabulous riches, the far-reaching power and fame that
Last Words
Now these be the last words of David. 2 Samuel 23:1. David’s “last words,” as recorded, are a song—a song of trust, of loftiest principle, and undying faith: “David the son of Jesse saith, And the man who was raised
Growing Old Gracefully
Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth. Psalm 71:9. David entreated the Lord not to forsake him in old age. And why did he thus pray? He saw that most
More Than Money
Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the Lord. 1 Chronicles 29:9. From the very opening of David’s reign one of his most cherished plans had been that of erecting
A Monument of Stones
And they took Absalom, and cast him into a great pit in the wood, and laid a very great heap of stones upon him. 2 Samuel 18:17. David and all his company—warriors and statesmen, old men and youth, the women
A Foolish Wise Man
The Lord had appointed to defeat the good counsel of Ahithophel, to the intent that the Lord might bring evil upon Absalom. 2 Samuel 17:14. Ahithophel urged upon Absalom the necessity of immediate action against David…. This plan was approved
Emergency Prayer Requests
My brother is in the hospital after being shot. While going to the hospital to see him my sister got into an accident. Please pray for them. Ruby