Yahweh gave victory to David wherever he went." That line shows up twice in this chapter, like the chronicler is…Yahweh gave victory to David wherever he went." That line shows up twice in this chapter, like the chronicler is afraid you'll miss it. The garrisons, the conquered land, the tribute, none of it is David's genius. Where have you been quietly taking credit for something God handed you?
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Daily curiosity · Saturday, August 29
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Why must nobody look down on you because of your age?
The answer is in 1 Timothy 4:12 ↓
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Three harvest festivals that shaped Israel's year
Deuteronomy 16Leave the edges of your field unharvested
Leviticus 19A stranger's firstfruits feed a hundred men
2 Kings 4God teaches the farmer how to thresh
Isaiah 28The harvest is past and we are not saved
Jeremiah 8The seed that grows while the farmer sleeps
Mark 4An angel with a sharp sickle appears
Revelation 14Thankful joy, not empty indulgence
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What touches you in Scripture? What can we pray for? What can we thank God for?
Father, everything good in my hands came from yours first. Teach me to give you my best and not my…Father, everything good in my hands came from yours first. Teach me to give you my best and not my leftovers, the first of my time and my resources, trusting you to provide what comes after. Loosen my grip and make me glad to share.
Let the nations arouse themselves, and come up to the valley of Jehoshaphat; for there I will sit to judge…Let the nations arouse themselves, and come up to the valley of Jehoshaphat; for there I will sit to judge all the surrounding nations." Notice that God sits. No pacing, no scrambling. The nations rouse themselves for war and arrive at a courtroom. What was done to you in the dark has an address, and He is already seated there.
Thank You that the day of Yahweh is near to all the nations, and that no cruelty slips past You…Thank You that the day of Yahweh is near to all the nations, and that no cruelty slips past You unnoticed. I'm grateful I can lay down my need to settle scores, trusting that You see, You remember, and You will set every wrong right.
Do all things without murmurings and disputes." It sounds small, almost petty, until you notice where Paul puts it: right…Do all things without murmurings and disputes." It sounds small, almost petty, until you notice where Paul puts it: right after Jesus emptying himself, right after God working in you. The rescued people in the wilderness grumbled, and it cost them. What is the complaint you keep rehearsing today? Bring that one to him.
Father, I'm easily dazzled by what people build, by thrones and titles and things no one else can match. Turn…Father, I'm easily dazzled by what people build, by thrones and titles and things no one else can match. Turn my eyes back to you. Yours is the kingdom that outlasts every gilded thing, and your welcome is better than any splendor.
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