Have you ever thought of where you would have been, if it had not been for the saving grace of Jesus? Paul wrote 13 books, built churches and preached to many but he never forgot what he was like before Jesus found him that he was the worst sinner (1 Timothy 1:15). David said, "He lifted me out of the slimy pit ... He set my feet upon a rock and gave me a firm place to stand " (Psalm 40:2). Do not ever you feel better off than any sinner or prodigal son who has lost his way. Know this that the only difference between him and you is Jesus. This will bring you humility and gratitude and help you to love a hurting world. Remember, be as patient and loving with others as God is with you!
Day 187 - Have Fear of God Read: Psalm 145; Proverbs 6:28-31; Revelation 6; 2 Samuel 15-16 2 Samuel 15 & 16 15:13 A messenger came and told David, “The hearts of the people of Israel are with Absalom.”14 Then David said to all his officials who were with him in Jerusalem, “Come! We must flee, or none of us will escape from Absalom. We must leave immediately, or he will move quickly to overtake us and bring ruin on us and put the city to the sword.” To me, as a parent, it is so sad to note that King David got to run for his life from his own son, Absalom. His own son schemed for 40 years (15:7) to topple his own father - could you believe that? This is our Bible - it will not hide - all the successes and failures of God's people are truthfully reported. Why did King David suffer this? It started with his own sin of adultery with Bathsheba (11:3) Even though God had forgiven him when he sincerely repented by recognising that he sinned against the Lord (12:13), King David nee...
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