Tag Archives: purpose god

You Make a Difference

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading in the book of Esther, we can see God’s hand in the events and we can see also how Esther boldly fulfilled the purpose God had for her. As we set out each day following the call God has … Continue reading →

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Matching Our Desires with God’s Desires

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Mark Shields

At the point of writing Psalm 132, David has gone through many hardships but has done great things for the Lord. Now he desires to build a house in which the ark may be placed since it was for many … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged blessed day, Christianity, David, God, Holy Spirit, Jerusalem, Jesus, Kiriath-Jearim, Lord, Psalm 132, purpose god, spirit of god | 8 Comments

Conditions for Success

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Mark Shields

David speaks to the leaders of Israel in 1 Chronicles 28 explaining that he wanted very much to build a house as a place of rest for the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord (v. 2). Even though he … Continue reading →