Author: Jon

Readings 2 Samuel 6 Numbers 4:15-20 Psalm 30 Prayer Pray… that you will not take God’s word lightly, and that you will remember to give Him the praise He deserves! Day 145 – David & the Ark the ark, the death of Uzzah & David’s dance   David is settling into his role as king,…

Readings None… unless you need to catch up! Prayer A day off from reading is not a day off from praying or living as a Christian. Pray for something that’s on your heart today. Day 144 – Day Off     It’s been a great encouragement that you are reading well and thoughtfully, Harry, Jonah…

Readings 2 Samuel 5 1 Chronicles 11:4-9 James 1:2-8 Prayer Pray… that like David prayed during his battles, we will make prayer a part of our daily battles. Day 143 – David Defeats Jerusalem & the Philistines David’s battles & commitment to pray   Well, we’ve made it. David has finally become the king over…

Readings 2 Samuel 2 2 Samuel 3 2 Samuel 4 Prayer Pray… that you will get a good grasp of a slightly complicated passage today. Day 142 – Abner & Ish-bosheth Die the murders of General Abner & King Ish-bosheth   Yes, quite a few verses today. Get a cup of hot chocolate, a comfy…

Readings 1 Chronicles 10 2 Samuel 1 Ezekiel 33:11 Prayer Pray… that you will remember, like David did, that whatever people do, they are made in God’s image and God will never stop caring for them. Including you! Day 141 – Saul & Jonathan Die David mourns & God takes no pleasure in the death…

Readings 1 Samuel 29 1 Samuel 30 Habakkuk 3:17-19 Prayer Pray… and ask God to help you to trust in His sovereignty, and thank Him for His providence. Day 140 – David Chases the Amalekites finding strength in God during hard times   We need to re-set the scene regarding David today in order to…

Readings 1 Samuel 28 1 Chronicles 10:13-14 Proverbs 1:22-33 Prayer Pray… that you will steer well clear of anything related to the occult, or similarly dangerous activities. Day 139 – Saul Consults a Medium God is silent to Saul & Saul tries to consult the dead   Today’s Old Testament passage opens with David in…

Readings 1 Samuel 26 Matthew 5:38-48 Romans 12:14-21 Prayer Pray… that you will love your enemies. Ask God for help putting this into practise if you’re not sure how. Day 138 – David Spares Saul Again David sneaks into Saul’s camp but does not take revenge   Today’s passage in the Old Testament feels familiar,…

Readings None… unless you need to catch up! Prayer A day off from reading is not a day off from praying or living as a Christian. Pray for something that’s on your heart today. Day 137 – Day Off     Around about this time I would normally be spending my time encouraging those of…

Readings 1 Samuel 25 Psalm 14:1-3 Proverbs 10:6-25 Prayer Pray… that we won’t act like “fools” who think they can find life away from the giver of all life, the Lord. Day 136 – Abigail & Nabal Nabal (Whose name means “Fool”) & foolishness   Today’s stories provide a nice change in David’s story from…