Psalm 23:5 You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.[1] What is the connection between sheep and a feast in the presence of enemies? Often shepherds will check a new pasture for toxic weeds. They will go ahead …
Psalm 23: 3He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. 4 Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.[1] Life has a way of draining us, especially when we …
Psalm 23: 2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. [1] I always thought that if sheep just had some green plants to munch on and water they would be living well. It turns out it isn’t quite that simple. Sheep will only drink from still water. If there is …
Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.[1] David was a shepherd and worked with sheep for a livelihood. Most of us aren’t familiar with shepherd or sheep and so the analogy of Psalm 23 doesn’t always click with us. A shepherd lived with the flock and was guide, provider, and protector to …
David was an unknown shepherd boy who was picked by God to be the next king. Then God moved David to be in the right place to defeat Goliath. God demonstrated His goodness and judgement as He defended His name through David’s actions. And David’s story continues in 1 Samuel 18, here’s a story from …
In this week’s story, David, with God’s strength, proves he is the real champion, not Goliath. In our lives, Jesus is our Champion. Matt. 4: 16 You who spend your days shrouded in darkness can now say, “We have seen a brilliant Light.” And those who live in the dark shadow land of death can now say, …
In the story of David and Goliath, King Saul wanted to loan David his armor. As a warrior, he knew how important it was. David tried it on and realized he would not be able to maneuver in it, so he took it off. Some say that David went to battle without armor, I would …
God created man in His own image (Gen. 1:27), and because Satan is an enemy of God, he is an enemy of us. Satan likes to use people like pawns to accomplish his mission. In the story of David and Goliath, he used the Philistines, a group of unbelievers. In our world, satan will use …
Psalm 9: 13 So now, O Lord, don’t forget me. Have mercy on me. Take note of how I’ve been humiliated at the hands of those who hate me… 15 For the godless nations get trapped in the very snares they set for others… 18 He will not ignore forever all the needs of the poor, for those …
Psalm 9: I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart and tell about the wonders you have worked. 2 God Most High, I will rejoice; I will celebrate and sing because of you. 3 When my enemies face you, they run away and stumble and are destroyed.[1] We can’t be sure David wrote Psalm 9 right after his victory over Goliath, …