1 Samuel 18:8 Saul was very angry; this refrain displeased him greatly. “They have credited David with tens of thousands,” he thought, “but me with only thousands. What more can he get but the kingdom?” The playbook for Kings in authority over the course of many years has been "is there a threat to my... Continue Reading →
THE MAN WHO FORGOT HE WAS KING
Reference text: 1 Kings 22:1-16 "Ecclesiastes 8:4 reads" Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou? " It is therefore of interest to see king Ahab's attitude when his request was refused by Naboth. Thumbs up to Naboth for refusing to let go of... Continue Reading →
LAY DOWN YOUR CROWN
LAY DOWN YOUR CROWN 83/365 Luke 18:11,13 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank you, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon... Continue Reading →
LAY DOWN YOUR CROWN
39/365 LAY DOWN YOUR CROWN The book the kings is literally a book on royalty. It tells the story of men who had power over nations and territories; men at whose single command an entire nation were obliged to obey. It contains an account of individuals who wore their own crowns. Yet, when Solomon stands... Continue Reading →