Subscription Lists

(after the enemy fled from battle) Joab left off fighting the Ammonites and returned to Jerusalem. the Syrians. regrouped (and) sent for the Syrians who were across the River. 2 Samuel 10:14-16

Partial defeat stirs up our foes to stronger struggles. Alexander Maclaren, 1826-1910, British Baptist expository preacher

When (the enemy’s regrouping) was told to David, he gathered all Israel, crossed over the Jordan and defeated them and they made peace with Israel. 2 Samuel 10:17-19a

Why try to fight the battle on the field of (the enemy’s)…  ( Click for more )

When Joab saw that he had two fronts to fight, before and behind, he took his pick of the best of Israel and deployed them to confront the (stronger enemy). The rest of the army he put under the command of Abishai, his brother, and deployed them to confront the (weaker enemy). 2 Samuel 10:9,10 Maximize the potential that God has provided. Doug Sager, Christian Preacher

Joab to Abishai, "If the Syrians are too strong for me, then you shall help me; but if the people of Ammon are too strong for you, then I will come and help you. 2 Samuel 10:11

We serve under…  ( Click for more )

King David sent and brought Mephibosheth, Jonathan’s remaining son who is lame in his feet, out of (a place of hiding and poverty). David said ., "Do not fear, for I will surely show you kindness for Jonathan your father's sake, and will restore to you all the land of Saul your grandfather; and you shall eat bread at my table continually. 2 Samuel 9:3-7

I choose faithfulness...Today I will keep my promises. My debtors will not regret their trust. My associates will not question my word. My wife will not question my love. And my children will never fear that…  ( Click for more )

(David prays) You are God, and Your words are true, and You have promised this goodness to Your servant. .You, O Lord God, have spoken it, and with Your blessing let the house of Your servant be blessed forever. 2 Samuel 7:28,29

True faith rests upon the character of God and asks no further proof than the moral perfections of the One who cannot lie. It is enough that God has said it. A. W. Tozer

King David dedicated . to the Lord, . the silver and gold from all the nations he had subdued (for the future temple which he was not allowed to build). 2 Samuel 8:11 …  ( Click for more )

For the sake of Your word, and according to Your own heart, You have done all this greatness (and) to let Your servant know. 2 Samuel 7:21

He has set forth by His Word the secrets of His will that He has decided to reveal to us. These He decided to reveal in so far as He foresaw that they would concern and benefit us. John Calvin 1509-64, The Institutes of the Christian Religion

You are great, O Lord God. For there is none like You, nor is there any God besides You, according to all that we have heard with our ears. 2 Samuel 7:22

May my testimony inspire…  ( Click for more )

The LORD has heard my supplication; The LORD will receive my prayer. Psalm 6:9

Rather than repeated repetitions; reexamine, realign and revise prayer until there is a resolve that it is within God’s preferred will.

Let all my enemies be ashamed (confounded) and greatly troubled; Let them turn back and be ashamed suddenly. Psalm 6:10

For what good can thy neighbor's ill do for thee? If he had no ill, he would not even be thine enemy. (Pray) that he may end his ill, and he will be thine enemy no longer. St. Augustine

You will be made rich in every…  ( Click for more )

Moses . stood in the breach before Him.. Psalm 106:23b How greatly the intercession of the saints on behalf of others prevaileth with God. Saint Augustine of Hippo 354-430

Then Phinehas stood up and interposed, And so the plague (as a result of sin) was stayed; it was reckoned to him for righteousness, To all generations forever. Psalm 106:30-31 My legacy to my family - ‘It’s stopping here’ – my sin stops with me! Joyce Meyer, 1943- Christian teacher, author They shed innocent blood, The blood of their sons and their daughters, Whom…  ( Click for more )

As for man, his days (come to an end). But the lovingkindness of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him And His righteousness to children's children.. Psalm 103:15-17 It is a great satisfaction to godly men, when they are going out of the world, to see the affairs of their families in a good posture, their children rising up in their stead to serve God and their generation. Matthew Henry 1662-1714Welsh-born, English nonconformist minister and Bible commentator

.O Lord my God, You are very great; You are clothed with splendor and majesty, Covering…  ( Click for more )

The Lord is . Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness. Psalm 103:8b Many of us do not really believe in the unconditional love of God. We dwell excessively on ourselves and on our mistakes. And so we keep asking, 'Who am I that the Lord should love me?' Instead we ought to be asking, 'Who are you, O my God, that you love me so much?' John Powell, 1925-2009

He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. .great is His lovingkindness toward those who fear (awe) Him. Psalm 103:10-11b So much of His mercy comes…  ( Click for more )

The children of Your servants will continue, And their descendants will be established before You. Psalm 102:28 Don’t let these parenting years get away from you. Your contributions to your children and grandchildren could rank as your greatest accomplishments in life. James Dobson, 1936-

Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits.. Psalm 103:2 Make not mercies that are great - little. Jeremiah Burroughs, 1600-46, English Puritan Congregationalist preacher (Bless the Lord) Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you with lovingkindness…  ( Click for more )

If anyone secretly slanders his neighbor, I will stop him. Psalm 101:5a If something uncharitable is said in your presence; speak in favor of the absent, withdraw, or, if possible, stop the conversation. St. John Vianney, 1786-1859, French priest

The one who has a haughty look and a proud heart, Him I will not endure. Psalm 101:5b Guilt or grief is all that gracious souls get by communion with vain souls. Thomas Brooks, 1608-80, English non-conformist Puritan preacher, author

My eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me.. Psalm 101:6a …  ( Click for more )