The following is the conclusion from this morning’s sermon followed by a prayer. I know it is odd to give the conclusion away first. However, I hope if you live in the Ticonderoga, NY area that you will join us to see how we will arrive at this conclusion. I pray in these uncertain days … Continue reading Isaiah 6 – High and Lifted Up
God’s Kindness to Enemies
Father,Enable us to show Your kindness to our enemies and their households. May we be reminded that we were once Your enemies as well. You showed and continue to show kindness to us.Amen (2 Samuel 9)
Isaiah 40 – Lord Infinitely Superior
Lord, You are infinitely superior to all. You are infinitely wiser than the wisest man. No one can give you counsel. You are infinitely greater than the nation's of the earth. Even the oldest nations on this planet are a drop in a very large bucket compared to You. You are infinitely greater than lifeless … Continue reading Isaiah 40 – Lord Infinitely Superior
Isaiah 6 – The Message of Holiness
Lord, You are holy, holy, holy. You alone are God. You are perfectly set apart from sin. You are perfect. You are unique. You are absolutely lovely in Your being. Your glory fills the earth. The earth speaks of Your power and perfection. Mankind is not holy. We are not perfect. We are not God. … Continue reading Isaiah 6 – The Message of Holiness
Prayer From 2 Samuel 1
Lord, Saul's rebellion led to the death of Saul, Jonathan, and many others. The wicked and the upright died together. David's foe and friend died as a consequence for Saul's sin. May we learn from Saul that we are not the only ones harmed by our sin. Rebellion against You is far reaching. We have … Continue reading Prayer From 2 Samuel 1
1 Samuel 28-31 – Keep Us in Your Way
Father, May the life of Saul serve as a bitter reminder to us that the way of the world ends in death and destruction. He intentionally rebelled and continually went his own way. Even after running the mediums and necromancers out of Israel, Saul went to one for help. His kingdom was take away. He … Continue reading 1 Samuel 28-31 – Keep Us in Your Way
2 Chronicle 29-31 – Revive Us, LORD
Lord, You worked in Hezekiah and the people of Judah and prepared them to worship. After years of idolatry and evil practices You suddenly worked in them to prepare them to worship You. Ahaz closed up the Temple and turned to the gods of Damascus. He even sacrificed some of his children to these false … Continue reading 2 Chronicle 29-31 – Revive Us, LORD
Responding To Mistreatment
Lord, There will always be Nabals and Sauls who insult and try to harm your people. May we humbly learn to rest in You. May we not seek vengeance on those who harm and insult us. Cause us to trust that vengeance belongs to You. Cause us to believe that You are fighting and working … Continue reading Responding To Mistreatment
1 Samuel 22:1-2: Refuge in Jesus
Father, Saul was pursuing David. As he was pursued the distressed, debtors, and discontent people came to him. He became their leader. They found refuge with him. Thank You for the reminder this gives us of David's Lord and Descendant. Thank You that Jesus receives the distressed, debtors, and the discontented. We can come to … Continue reading 1 Samuel 22:1-2: Refuge in Jesus
1 Samuel 17 – The Lord’s Battle
Father, Goliath taunted David on the battlefield. He judged David by his outer appearances. David was young and ruddy. Goliath was a seasoned warrior and a powerful man. He was over nine feet tall! A giant! He mocked You and Your people. By all worldly appearances, David would not win that battle. Yet, David did … Continue reading 1 Samuel 17 – The Lord’s Battle
