Tag: king david
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Greedy ‘sons of David,’ Omotejohwo – By Francis Ewherido
King David was a man of means with many wives, and according to God, He would have allowed him have more if he so wished. While the Israelites were at war, as Israel currently is, David was having a walk in the roof of his palace late one afternoon. Then his eyes caught a beautiful…
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[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Life lessons from King David (2)
David was also a great leader. Whilst in the cave of Adullum, people who were broke, discontented, and tired of life came to him. These were the dregs of society; he became captain over them. When these men were mentioned later in the bible, they were referred to as David’s mighty men. He had mentored…
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[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Life lessons from King David (1)
God had chosen David as a replacement for Saul. He had sent Samuel to anoint him as king. However, despite being anointed by God, David went through tough times. Saul continuously sought to end his life and he had to flee on several occasions: dwelling in caves, strongholds, and mountains. Whilst in the stronghold, he…
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[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Great leadership lessons from King David [2]
David was a very competent leader. Psalm 78:72 says that he shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart and guided them by the skillfulness of his hands. From shepherd boy to poet, giant killer, and then king, he was skilled and excellent at what he did. Excellence does not occur by happenstance, it…
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[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Great leadership lessons from King David [1]
David, the man whom God referred to as “a man after my own heart”, was Israel’s greatest king. He lived with such great zeal and is listed in the hall of faith in Hebrews 11. What was the secret of David’s successes and why was he such a great leader?
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[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Great leadership lessons from king David (2)
By Oke Chinye Meditation verse: Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron saying, “indeed we are your bone and your flesh” (1 Chronicles 11:1). David was a very competent leader. Psalm 78:72 says that he shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart and guided them by the skillfulness of his hands.…