Victory’s Source

Joshua 23:1, 5, 9-10: “The Lord has given rest to Israel from all their enemies. . . . He will thrust them out from before you and drive them from before you. . . . The Lord has driven out great and strong nations from before you. . . The Lord your God is He who...

Thin Ice

Romans 14:4(a) “Who are you to judge someone else’s servant?” (NIV). Observation: Paul’s question is intended to build harmony within the body by pointing out that all believers are fellow servants of the same Lord, Jesus Christ. The examples upon which Paul builds...

The Problem with Self-Promotion

2 Samuel 1:8 “He [Saul] asked me, ‘Who are you?’  ‘An Amalekite,’ I answered” (NIV). Observation: David had just returned from a victorious fight against Amalekites who had overrun his city of refuge and kidnapped the loved ones of David and his men. Three days later,...

The Power of Humility

1 Samuel 25:23-24 “When Abigail saw David, she hurried and dismounted from her donkey, and fell on her face before David and bowed herself to the ground. And she fell at his feet and said, ‘On me alone, my lord, be the blame. And please let your maidservant speak to...

Testimony of a Grass Eater

Daniel 4:37 “Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt and honor the King of heaven, for all His works are true and His ways just, and He is able to humble those who walk in pride.” Observation: This may be the only chapter of the Bible written by a pagan king....