Category Archives: 1 Chronicles

The Sure Victory

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Mark Shields

Who is responsible for David’s military victories in 1 Chronicles 18? The Lord gave David victory everywhere he went and David gave God all the credit. He did what was just and right for his people.  The victories came as … Continue reading →

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When Down to Nothing … God is UP to Something

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Mark Shields

The Bible teaches that if you run into a wall, don’t turn around or give up but ask for God’s help and He will provide a way for you to climb over, go through, or walk around. I love sharing … Continue reading →

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Being All That God Intends You to Be

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Mark Shields

Amazing things happen to those who simply follow God’s path. They can aim for the moon and if they miss, God develops them into His star. Think about how God took a person of no status or standing like David … Continue reading →

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Finding Out What God Wants From Us

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Mark Shields

In studying and writing about 1 Chronicles 17:1-15 in the previous post, David certainly wanted to do good but we must understand that what God wants from us might be different than what we want. We need to accept that … Continue reading →

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Who Will Build the House of God

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading in 1 Chronicles 17:1-15, David was concerned about the Ark of the Covenant. He was settled in his palace while the ark was under a tent. His thoughts were about building a house for God to dwell in but … Continue reading →

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