Tag Archives: God

In God We Trust

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Mark Shields

David began to trust in his own powers rather than trusting in God. God was displeased with David in 1 Chronicles 20:1-21:13 as he counted his fighting men. He was proud of his own accomplishments rather than appreciating that it … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Chronicles | Tagged Christ, David, God, Israel, Jesus, Lord, religion, spirituality | 2 Comments

Questions for Reflection – 1 Chronicles 20-23

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, the journey has taken me through 1 Chronicles 17–19. I studied about David who was in search for a place to put the Arc of the Covenant but God gave David a different plan. Many … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Chronicles | Tagged Arc of the Covenant, Christ, Christianity, David, God, Jericho, Jesus, Jesus Christ, moses parting the red sea, Red Sea, religion, respect and consideration, Solomon, spirit of god, spiritual battles, Temple of God, theology, victory | 8 Comments

Free to Be Me and Jesus is the Key

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Mark Shields

The song Free To Be Me by Francesca Battistelli is about how we are empowered to be who we are made to be because of the freedom we have and that Jesus is the key. God became flesh and … Continue reading →

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Offering Sympathy

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading from 1 Chronicles 19, I like how David handled the situation with his servants. He immediately empathized with their humiliation and let them stay in Jericho till they could get their confidence back. A leader wants their people to … Continue reading →

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Empathy of David

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Mark Shields

Nahash was king of the Ammonites and friend of David’s when he was fleeing Saul. As recorded in 1 Chronicles 19, David considered him an ally and friend and sent a delegation to morn his death. His son Hanum assumed … Continue reading →