Category Archives: 1 Chronicles

Building Up the Kingdom

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Mark Shields

The Word of God is very important to us as we learn how we should live. God spoke to David and He listened. We too should listen and prepare for the future. God will give instructions on what we can … Continue reading →

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Preparation for Excellence

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Mark Shields

The Journey now takes us to 1 Chronicles 22-23. Let us examine David’s conversation with Solomon. The instructions are to follow God’s will, be strong and courageous. David explains that the resources will be given but Solomon needs to use … Continue reading →

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Acceptable Atonement

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reflecting on yesterday’s post and reading of 1 Chronicles 21:14-30, David was near death. A plague was sweeping through the land but David was willing to die for his people and God shows mercy. Our healer today for sin is … Continue reading →

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Sure Signs

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Mark Shields

David was proud of the number of his people and began to trust his own powers rather than the unlimited powers of God. As recorded in 1 Chronicles 21:14-30, God was not happy; sending an angel to make the numbers … Continue reading →

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Connection to the Source

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Mark Shields

One of the associate Pastors at my church said that faith comes from high on a mountaintop where God is but connects to the lowest valley sometimes where we are. It’s our core convictions revealed by our daily actions that … Continue reading →