The love David had for Jonathan was deep and profound. Here he is established in Jerusalem years after the death of his close friend who would have been King. Yet David has not forgotten the bond of covenant love that extends not just to his friend but those that followed. Imagine being Mephibosheth, unable to […]
Read More Sam’s 2nd Epic 09 – Jonathan RememberedIt is incredible the number of times I have wanted to do things on my own. I mean incredible. You would have thought I would know better by now and yet … at least God is ever merciful to me. For the times I have endeavoured to go solo, I am very grateful that God […]
Read More Better TogetherHe put garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites became subject to David. The Lord gave David victory wherever he went. David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just and right for all his people. (2 Samuel 8:14-15 NIV) David’s exploits as recorded in the 8th chapter of 2 Samuel display the relentless and […]
Read More Sam’s 2nd Epic 08 – David UndefeatedThere were always people available. As long as there were people available there was an opportunity to do something. It was not an issue of creating something new as cultivating what was already there to experience the new together. Listening was the first step. In listening there was a better awareness of what was available. […]
Read More Cultivating an Environment of CultivatorsSovereign Lord , you are God! Your covenant is trustworthy, and you have promised these good things to your servant. Now be pleased to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever in your sight; for you, Sovereign Lord , have spoken, and with your blessing the house of your servant will […]
Read More Sam’s 2nd Epic 07 – House Building: David’s Delightful Divine DialoguePeople can behave in really odd ways sometimes. You see someone whooping and jumping, leaping and singing and doing their jig around you before kissing a random stranger on the pavement. They do all this sober, but you’re not quite sure if they are sober because of their odd behaviour. It can come across as […]
Read More If They Knew What God Took You Through …David said to Michal, “It was before the Lord , who chose me rather than your father or anyone from his house when he appointed me ruler over the Lord ’s people Israel—I will celebrate before the Lord . I will become even more undignified than this, and I will be humiliated in my own […]
Read More Sam’s 2nd Epic 06 – Extravagant CelebrationThis journey with Jesus has some very interesting stopping points. For me, the challenge is to distinguish between Jesus and what is just tradition that has served its purpose but is no longer fit for function in helping relationship with Jesus. I grew up in a Christian background in which there were plenty of positive […]
Read More What Was The Way Is Not Always The WayNow Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs and carpenters and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David. Then David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel. (2 Samuel 5:11-12 NIV) The rise […]
Read More Sam’s 2nd Epic 05 – David’s Rise: For God Was With HimIt works. There’s not much I have up my sleeve, but one thing I have observed, experienced and occasionally practiced is that when you know how to give someone your attention, that in itself, is a significant step towards making progress in life. Very simple action that actually requires a great deal of energy and […]
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