2When David had finished offering the burnt offering and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord. 3He distributed to everyone of Israel, both man and woman, to everyone a loaf of bread and a portion of meat and a raisin cake.
David was a generous King. What a blessing to the people of Israel.
“Her sins, which are MANY, are forgiven” I often forget that God wants ALL of me… the good and the bad. He does not want us to try and hide our sin from Him, but give it to Him. He doesn’t want us to feel guilty, shameful, or hurt any longer. Do give you sins and cares to God, lay them ALL at His feet and turn away from this things
23And now, O Lord, let the word that you have spoken concerning your servant and concerning his house be established forever, and do as you have spoken,
I have been having a hard time reconciling the character of God that comes across in the Old Testament with Him (Jesus) in the New. But, He is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Heb 13:8) and He (Jesus) is the exact representation of the Father (Heb. 1:3). I fully believe that. My prayer is that God would help me understand Him and see Him as an integrated whole. He is the Lord and He is perfect, spotless and without stain of sin. So, the mercy and tenderness that Jesus displays to the sinful woman is the same God, whose mercy and tenderness has been since the beginning. O Lord, increase my understanding and reveal Yourself!
Just prayed that for you too! OT can be tough. This website made by one of my pastors has been helpful concerning OT difficulties. http://Www.evidenceunseen.com
27Now you have been pleased to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever before you, for it is you, O Lord, who have blessed, and it is blessed forever.” -ellie
11Seek the Lord and his strength;
seek his presence continually!
12Remember the wondrous works that he has done,
his miracles and the judgments he uttered,
I loved reading about how forgiving and loving Jesus is in Luke. Such a beautiful reminder that no matter how far we’re gone, Jesus will always be there with open arms and forgiveness.
Today was the first time I read Nathan’s prophecy to David in the light of Jesus and the gospel. Such a huge reminder that when we think we have something of value to offer God, he looks back at us and gives us Jesus instead. So beautifully humbling.
I had a negative attitude, thinking Chronicles was all lists. Then the story of David returned. And his beautiful emotional words of praise and worship are recorded! Such extremely different content in one book! Reminds me that God is always full of positive surprises!
I wish I had the strength of David because I find myself being too forgiving or too easily fooled by people. I want strength and courage and compassion. I look to the woman laying at His feet for her forgiveness of sins and working so hard to do, where as I just forgive so easily. Reading these passages shows me that people are willing to do anything and everything, I’m just not there yet. I would like to be. There is work to be done here.
Wow what a beautiful layout in these passages. Reading through the Chronicles made me question “who am I to that He brought me that far?” And if I can ever be like David to deserve even a single promise. And it beautifully transitioned into Luke of undeserving woman that is much loved and accepted.
i have never realized until i read this how much i owe God and i never fully understood how much he loves us. God never fails to amaze me more and more everyday!!!
Wow. Just wow. Sisters, may we be firmly planted at the feet of Jesus, worshiping Him with everything we have — even our tears — and just kiss His feet…. I only ever want to feel the weight of His sacrifice, my debt is so great. May I never forget how much He loves me or how much I owe Him every day!!
11 When your days are over and you go to be with your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. 12 He is the one who will build a house for me, and I will establish his throne forever. 13 I will be his father, and he will be my son. I will never take my love away from him, as I took it away from your predecessor. 14 I will set him over my house and my kingdom forever; his throne will be established forever.’ ”
I love to read how God foreshadows Christs coming! The promises that God makes for Jesus, he also makes for us when we give up our life and follow him. And what beauty and freedom there is in a life lived for Jesus. I have felt like I’m going through the motions lately. But God has big promises that are constantly being fulfilled right here and now. Thank you God!
8 Oh give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name;
Make known His deeds among the peoples.
9 Sing to Him, sing praises to Him;
Speak of all His wonders.
10 Glory in His holy name;
Let the heart of those who seek the Lord be glad.
11 Seek the Lord and His strength;
Seek His face continually.
12 Remember His wonderful deeds which He has done,
His marvels and the judgments from His mouth,
50 Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”
Faith is all we need. We have received grace and forgiveness. We need to trust through our faith that when we give our sins, fears and anxieties to Our Father he will forgive and carry us. We seem to have so much trouble doing this, even though we are His faithful. I can’t imagine the emptiness and fear that would be life without Him.
I long to be the like the woman with the alabaster jar- willing to sit at his feet and worship with all that is within me- thankful to be forgiven- thankful for his grace and so thankful for his word!
Chapter 17 has never stood out to me much, but today I read it aloud for a change. This allowed me to hear the inflections I had missed before. David has a skewed perspective at the beginning, and is making an “I” statement about what he has and what HE should do. God responds through Nathan with a lengthy rebuttal in which he says “I” and “my” thirty times. He reminds David that He alone is the great “I Am.” David is humbled and reminded of his place even while he accepts a great blessing from the Lord. His response begins with “Who am I, Lord God, and what is my house that You have brought me this far?” He continues with a lengthy praise-prayer that is fully YOU based, and ascribes all praise to God.
The reminder here, my sisters, is to examine our prayer life and our attitude toward God. Are we using a lot of “I” and “My” language? Are we centering our lives around the King who IS the center, or are we pushing ourselves into that reserved spot once again? I’m so very guilty of this, today and every day. It’s a relief to know that even David, a man after God’s own heart, was susceptible to this, and that God was merciful and graceful to him regardless. He will do the same for us if we repent and humble ourselves again.
Beautiful words of wisdom that are convicting to me! Thank you for sharing this. I am praying that my dialogue with God will be less focused on me and more rightly focused on Christ.
I understand so much better now why Jesus loves the sinners and wants us to endure hardship! “But he who is forgiven little, loves little”. The sinners who were deep in their transgressions have more to be thankful for than those of us who don’t experience intense worldly trials.
8 Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name;
make known his deeds among the peoples!
9 Sing to him, sing praises to him;
tell of all his wondrous works!
10 Glory in his holy name;
let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!
11 Seek the Lord and his strength;
seek his presence continually!
May we be obedient to do this today and everyday!
47 Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.” 48 And he said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” Thank God for his forgiveness of sins
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2When David had finished offering the burnt offering and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord. 3He distributed to everyone of Israel, both man and woman, to everyone a loaf of bread and a portion of meat and a raisin cake.
David was a generous King. What a blessing to the people of Israel.
❤️
47Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little.” ❤️
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“Her sins, which are MANY, are forgiven” I often forget that God wants ALL of me… the good and the bad. He does not want us to try and hide our sin from Him, but give it to Him. He doesn’t want us to feel guilty, shameful, or hurt any longer. Do give you sins and cares to God, lay them ALL at His feet and turn away from this things
23And now, O Lord, let the word that you have spoken concerning your servant and concerning his house be established forever, and do as you have spoken,
50And he said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”
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23Sing to the Lord, all the earth!
Tell of his salvation from day to day.
I have been having a hard time reconciling the character of God that comes across in the Old Testament with Him (Jesus) in the New. But, He is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Heb 13:8) and He (Jesus) is the exact representation of the Father (Heb. 1:3). I fully believe that. My prayer is that God would help me understand Him and see Him as an integrated whole. He is the Lord and He is perfect, spotless and without stain of sin. So, the mercy and tenderness that Jesus displays to the sinful woman is the same God, whose mercy and tenderness has been since the beginning. O Lord, increase my understanding and reveal Yourself!
Just prayed that for you too! OT can be tough. This website made by one of my pastors has been helpful concerning OT difficulties. http://Www.evidenceunseen.com
In Luke we are reading about the saving faith of so many people. It’s amazing! I pray to have faith like that.
The Lord blesses because it is according to his heart! What a wonderful truth this is that he cares for our good and delights in it.
27Now you have been pleased to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever before you, for it is you, O Lord, who have blessed, and it is blessed forever.” -ellie
❤️
50 Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”
God doesn’t care how much you have sinned. He loves you anyways
11Seek the Lord and his strength;
seek his presence continually!
12Remember the wondrous works that he has done,
his miracles and the judgments he uttered,
I loved reading about how forgiving and loving Jesus is in Luke. Such a beautiful reminder that no matter how far we’re gone, Jesus will always be there with open arms and forgiveness.
Today was the first time I read Nathan’s prophecy to David in the light of Jesus and the gospel. Such a huge reminder that when we think we have something of value to offer God, he looks back at us and gives us Jesus instead. So beautifully humbling.
47 Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.
50 And he said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” ♥️ i love you Lord..
I had a negative attitude, thinking Chronicles was all lists. Then the story of David returned. And his beautiful emotional words of praise and worship are recorded! Such extremely different content in one book! Reminds me that God is always full of positive surprises!
I wish I had the strength of David because I find myself being too forgiving or too easily fooled by people. I want strength and courage and compassion. I look to the woman laying at His feet for her forgiveness of sins and working so hard to do, where as I just forgive so easily. Reading these passages shows me that people are willing to do anything and everything, I’m just not there yet. I would like to be. There is work to be done here.
Wow what a beautiful layout in these passages. Reading through the Chronicles made me question “who am I to that He brought me that far?” And if I can ever be like David to deserve even a single promise. And it beautifully transitioned into Luke of undeserving woman that is much loved and accepted.
i have never realized until i read this how much i owe God and i never fully understood how much he loves us. God never fails to amaze me more and more everyday!!!
Wow. Just wow. Sisters, may we be firmly planted at the feet of Jesus, worshiping Him with everything we have — even our tears — and just kiss His feet…. I only ever want to feel the weight of His sacrifice, my debt is so great. May I never forget how much He loves me or how much I owe Him every day!!
50 your faith has saved you, go in peace. The word of God will really speak to your spirit!!
11 When your days are over and you go to be with your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. 12 He is the one who will build a house for me, and I will establish his throne forever. 13 I will be his father, and he will be my son. I will never take my love away from him, as I took it away from your predecessor. 14 I will set him over my house and my kingdom forever; his throne will be established forever.’ ”
I love to read how God foreshadows Christs coming! The promises that God makes for Jesus, he also makes for us when we give up our life and follow him. And what beauty and freedom there is in a life lived for Jesus. I have felt like I’m going through the motions lately. But God has big promises that are constantly being fulfilled right here and now. Thank you God!
I bookmarked this exact scripture! It’s always so cool to see the foreshadowing of Christ in the Old Testament!
Ladies, please say a prayer for me. Thank you :)
you got it, sister!
Praying for you right now Olivia!
Prayers!
8 Oh give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name;
Make known His deeds among the peoples.
9 Sing to Him, sing praises to Him;
Speak of all His wonders.
10 Glory in His holy name;
Let the heart of those who seek the Lord be glad.
11 Seek the Lord and His strength;
Seek His face continually.
12 Remember His wonderful deeds which He has done,
His marvels and the judgments from His mouth,
50 Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”
Faith is all we need. We have received grace and forgiveness. We need to trust through our faith that when we give our sins, fears and anxieties to Our Father he will forgive and carry us. We seem to have so much trouble doing this, even though we are His faithful. I can’t imagine the emptiness and fear that would be life without Him.
I long to be the like the woman with the alabaster jar- willing to sit at his feet and worship with all that is within me- thankful to be forgiven- thankful for his grace and so thankful for his word!
And thankful for His presence too, I so desire this as well!!
Chapter 17 has never stood out to me much, but today I read it aloud for a change. This allowed me to hear the inflections I had missed before. David has a skewed perspective at the beginning, and is making an “I” statement about what he has and what HE should do. God responds through Nathan with a lengthy rebuttal in which he says “I” and “my” thirty times. He reminds David that He alone is the great “I Am.” David is humbled and reminded of his place even while he accepts a great blessing from the Lord. His response begins with “Who am I, Lord God, and what is my house that You have brought me this far?” He continues with a lengthy praise-prayer that is fully YOU based, and ascribes all praise to God.
The reminder here, my sisters, is to examine our prayer life and our attitude toward God. Are we using a lot of “I” and “My” language? Are we centering our lives around the King who IS the center, or are we pushing ourselves into that reserved spot once again? I’m so very guilty of this, today and every day. It’s a relief to know that even David, a man after God’s own heart, was susceptible to this, and that God was merciful and graceful to him regardless. He will do the same for us if we repent and humble ourselves again.
Thanks for this insight! Love it.
So true, thanks for sharing!
Wow! Great idea, thank you!
Beautiful words of wisdom that are convicting to me! Thank you for sharing this. I am praying that my dialogue with God will be less focused on me and more rightly focused on Christ.
Wow thank you!
I understand so much better now why Jesus loves the sinners and wants us to endure hardship! “But he who is forgiven little, loves little”. The sinners who were deep in their transgressions have more to be thankful for than those of us who don’t experience intense worldly trials.
Shirl. I agree! Today really lifted me also!
What a beautiful praise chapter after so many boring days of names! I did not remember this oasis among statistics!
8 Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name;
make known his deeds among the peoples!
9 Sing to him, sing praises to him;
tell of all his wondrous works!
10 Glory in his holy name;
let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!
11 Seek the Lord and his strength;
seek his presence continually!
May we be obedient to do this today and everyday!
47 Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.” 48 And he said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” Thank God for his forgiveness of sins
Such an encouraging morning read.