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Davids Autobiography

Psalm 23

David’s Autobiography – from Shepherd to King

David began as a shepherd, so he understood the Lord’s role as his shepherd.

As a shepherd, David took care of the needs of the sheep. He fed them and watered them. He led them to a meadow rich in green grass. After feeding them, he led them to a quiet stream where they could drink without fear of danger.

Being fed and watered, they were refreshed for the journey ahead. The journey had many paths they could go down, but only one would take them to their destination. The Shepherd knew which one it was the correct one. As he led them along this path they came to a valley they would have to pass through. It was a fearful place filled with many dangers, even the possibility of death. The Shepherd guided and protected them all the way through the valley.

At the end of the successful journey a great feast was prepared for all to see, including David’s enemies. There the Shepherd anointed David. It was an anointing of a man after Gods own heart.

David was so blessed he was not able to contain it all. He had an abundance of goodness and mercy all his life.

At the end of his journey he would live in the Shepherds house forever.

By Ronnie Bergeron

A Mere Man

I came across this in my readings and felt I had to share it.

Jesus of Nazareth, without money and arms, conquered more millions than Alexander, Caesar, Mahomet, and Napoleon; without science and learning, He shed more light on things human and divine than all philosophers and schools combined; without the eloquence of schools, He spoke words of life such as never were spoken before or since, and produced effects which lie beyond the reach of any orator or poet; without writing a single line, He has set more pens in motion, and furnished themes for more sermons, orations, discussions, learned volumes, works of art and sweet songs of praise, than the whole army of great men of ancient and modern times. Born in a manger, and crucified as a malefactor, He now controls the destinies of the civilized world, and rules a spiritual empire which embraces one-third of the inhabitants of the globe. There never was in this world a life so unpretending, modest, and lowly in its outward form and condition, and yet producing such extraordinary effects upon all ages, nations, and classes of men. The annals of history produce no other example of such complete and astonishing success in spite of the absence of those material, social, literary, and artistic powers and influences which are indispensable to success for a mere man.

By: Philip Schaff

Great Truths

While taking a break from studying bible truths, here are some truths little children have learned.

1. No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize a cat.
2. When your Mom is mad at your Dad, don't let her brush your hair.
3. If your sister hits you, don't hit her back. They always catch the second person.
4. Never ask your 3-year old brother to hold a tomato.
5. You can't trust dogs to watch your food.
6. Don't sneeze when someone is cutting your hair.
7. Never hold a Dust-Buster and a cat at the same time.
8. You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.
9. Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts.
10. The best place to be when you're sad is in Grandma's lap.

Five Warnings

In the Apostle Paul's writings to the Hebrews he issues five warnings. These warnings were not only for the Hebrews then but also for us now.

The five warnings.

1. Danger of neglect.   Hebrews 2:1-4
2. Danger of unbelief.   Hebrews 3:7-4:13
3. Danger of not maturing.   Hebrews 5:11-6:20
4. Danger of drawing back.   Hebrews 10:26-39
5. Danger of refusing God.   Hebrews 12:25-29
   

Three Works of the Holy Spirit in Salvation

1. Restraining Satan from destroying people before they make a decision to accept Christ as their savior. Isiah 59:19
2. Convicting - Mankind's sinfulness and righteousness are exposed by the Holy Spirit. John 16:8
   Ex:
   a.) Felix, a governor, trembles under conviction as Paul preaches. Acts 24:24
   b.) King Agrippa says, "You almost persuaded me to become a Christian." Acts 26:28
3. Regeneration - Repentant sinners are given a new nature by the Holy Spirit. Titus 3:5

Paul explains the ministry of the Holy Spirit to Nicodemus. John 3:3-7

Routine

Routine is a good thing. Daniel faithfully prayed three times a day (Daniel 6:10). Getting into a routine where you go to church regularly, read your Bible daily and pray daily is good. You may say I do that and thats good. There can be a major problem though with our routines. We go to church, read our Bible, and pray, so routinely it becomes a habit. We do it without thinking. A routine is something that is done on a regular basis. When it comes to attending church, Bible reading and prayer it must be done whole heartily with intent to establish a relationship with God.