Tag Archives: spirit of god

Blessings Throughout Each Hour

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Mark Shields

Psalm 143 is a prayer of David; knowing that he is not perfect, he turns to God. David was on the run, hiding in a cave away from enemies. David’s desire and our own desire should be that our thoughts … 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

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

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 →