Acknowledge God’s Help

2 Samuel 5:19-25   New International Version     19 so David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I go and attack the Philistines? Will you deliver them into my hands?” The Lord answered him, “Go, for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hands.” 20 So David went to...

God First

1 Chronicles 13:1-3   New International Version     Bringing Back the Ark 13 David conferred with each of his officers, the commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds. 2 He then said to the whole assembly of Israel, “If it seems good to you and if it is the...

Take Time to Make a Decision

2 Samuel 6:8-11   New International Version     8 Then David was angry because the Lord’s wrath had broken out against Uzzah, and to this day that place is called Perez Uzzah. 9 David was afraid of the Lord that day and said, “How can the ark of the Lord ever come to...

Care in Obedience

2 Samuel 6:1-7   New International Version     The Ark Brought to Jerusalem 6 David again brought together all the able young men of Israel—thirty thousand. 2 He and all his men went to Baalah in Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the...

Leave Results to God

1 Chronicles 11:9   New International Version     9 And David became more and more powerful, because the Lord Almighty was with him. David’s power increased as a direct result of his trust in God. Saul’s power decreased because he wanted credit for...