THE KING’S TABLE
Today’s Reading: 2 Samuel 8-10
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A view of the Dead Sea, also known as the Salt Sea. Somewhere in this vicinity of the valley of salt, the armies of Israel and Syria met in battle (2 Samuel 8:13).
GOOGLE MAPS – To see where the photo was taken, click HERE.
Key Verse: 2 Samuel 9:7
So David said to him, “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.”
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Lord Jesus, You not only place our feet under Your table, You have set an example of washing Your disciples’ feet. I pray that, by Your enabling strength, I will do a better job of washing the feet of others, as their servant, in a variety of ways. Amen!
100 PERSONAL WORDS:
Yesterday I visited with Rev. Keith Gable. He and I attended Bible College together 60 years ago. Keith was reflecting on the cloven tongues of fire that appeared over the heads of the 120 followers of Jesus who were present in an upper room on the birthday of the Church. The word “cloven” would indicate two flames. Yes, they spoke in languages other than their known tongue, but they also received a new language in their known tongue, an entirely new way of speaking and living. Keith said that this “new tongue” is absolutely essential to communicating the Good News of Jesus and interacting with each other as believers in whom the Spirit of Christ lives. Our lives and our words must reflect kindness and humility in service to others. I believe God has spoken to me about a “Mephibosheth” for whom I should show more love and practical service.
Yours for placing feet under the King’s table, because of His amazing grace,
David
P.S. Ron’s “Flashback” segment on yesterday’s 100 Huntley Street program was a tribute to Dr. Robert Schuller, who passed away last Thursday. Ron shows a couple of clips from when Dr. Schuller was on air with me back in 2000. Click HERE if you’d like to watch it.
Oh the love of Jesus! Perfect love casts out fear! Thanks for the great flashback with Robert Schuller! Justice and mercy! Amen! Blessings dear saints!
Great message again David. Oh how much we need God and each other. Blessings saints!
Was looking for “We are climbing Jacob’s Ladder” and this came up instead. Quite rousing! Enjoy.
Climbing Jacob’s Ladder [Live): https://youtu.be/tDJ0WTebhSc
King David certainly was a formidable foe. How I wish he hadn’t hamstrung the horses……totally innocent creatures but I suppose he had to disable the enemies mode of transportation etc.
Blessings fellow saints.
Praise God for today’s readings, affirming our salvation in the unblemished Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world.
Blessings dear saints.
Prayed with you prayer Rev. David!!!
Again a lesson in humility and kindness on David’s part toward Saul’s grandson…and Jesus’ example..washing the disciples feet.
beautiful landscape of the Dead Sea…thank you for sharing…