Bible Chapter: I Chronicles 11 & 12

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    King David is one of history’s great figures.  Yes, he had some colossal failures, but he also did many great things.  All the nation of Israel was with him and they took over the area that became Jerusalem.  It became known as the City of David.  The Bible says that David went on to become great and the Lord was with him.  This tells how he became great.  With God, all things are possible.  We see stories told here of their conquests.  It tells us that the Lord brought great victory.  These are great words of encouragement.
    David was surrounded by mighty men.  These were men who trusted God and went on to do great exploits.  They had developed their fighting skills and were experts at using their weapons.  They were physically strong and fast.  They overcame powerful enemies.  Again, we see God’s power helping them.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    The nation of Israel was coming together under King David’s leadership.  We see strong unity and joy in the nation.  It was God’s timing as He was fulfilling His covenant.  One quick statement talks about the children of Issachar who understood the times.  They discerned what God was doing as He brought David to the position of king.  David was God’s anointed one for the time.
    As believers work together and seek God’s direction and timing, we will be men and women of valor and see God do many mighty works.  We see that when David stayed in obedience to God he did mighty things.  The young boy David took on Goliath and said he would have victory because God was with him.  Doing what God wants is always the best path.

3.  How can I help someone?
    Don’t be discouraged. God took David from the back fields to the palace.  He took a kid no one thought had any potential and made him a mighty warrior.  God will do might things through those who trust and obey Him.  We might not see or understand it all here, but trust God as you obey.