Jesus taught that all scripture testifies about him so that in him we might have life (John 5v39-40). King David taught that it is only by living according to God's word that we're kept on the right path (Psalm 119v9). What then could be better than reading the entire Bible? Click the menu to read about the program, choose a month or Bible book - or just work through the blog posts day by day.
BEGIN WITH PRAYER
"Lord open my eyes and my heart."
Read slowly so that you take in. And as you do, turn your heart to God, thanking him for the good you discover and praying his will home for you, your family, your church and the world.
Wisdom to chew on
Understanding to grow in
In many senses this is David's calvary. He is betrayed by his own son. Others turn against him and curse him. But he submits his fate to God. Yet despite all this, there are those who remain faithful and continue to serve. Similarly, whatever people's responses to Christ, we choose to stick with him. It's an important lesson as our culture is so rapidly post or anti-Christian. No matter how many oppose Christ, we say "as for me and my house, we serve the Lord" (Jos 24v15). And as we involve ourselves in society as some of David's men involved themselves with his son, we may be able to use our influence for good. As you read note the different ways people serve David.
2 Samuel 15:1-16:14
2 Samuel 15:1-16:14
Finish this reading by pausing to ask yourself:
1) What’s the main thing it teaches me about God or his purposes in Christ? Then praise him for this.
2) What’s the main thing it teaches me about his will for me or the world? Then pray that home.
Devotion to offer up
You could read this aloud and perhaps as a springboard to further prayer.