ADDBIBLE, Audio Daily Devotion

As we continue our journey through 2 Samuel, we arrive at chapter 17. David has fled Jerusalem, on the run from his son Absalom. It looks hopeless. Are you in a dark place? Does it look hopeless?

In 2 Samuel 16, we see chinks in David’s leadership. Adultery may have altered this once great warrior. Has a big sin altered your character?

In 1 Samuel, David never lifted a hand against Saul, God’s anointed king of Israel. Yet, in 2 Samuel 15, Absalom has no problem conspiring against his father, King David. Sometimes the apple does fal…

In 2 Samuel 14, Joab schemes to reconcile David and his son Absalom. Sometimes it is hard to keep private matters private. Are your private affairs consistent with your public image?

In 2 Samuel 13, the consequences of adultery wreak havoc in David’s family. Love, lust, hatred, and murder consume David’s children. To avoid such consequences, avoid the sin in the first place. Are …

After David and Bathsheba yesterday in chapter 11, we come to chapter 12 of 2 Samuel. The sin of David is discovered. Forgiveness is granted, but the consequences are severe. Are you trying to cover …

Today, we come to the turning point of 2 Samuel, chapter 11. The king who had it all, lusted for more. Are you satisfied, or do you lust for more?

In 2 Samuel 10, David ends up at war over misunderstandings. Have your words even been taken the wrong way? Have you ever taken someone’s words the wrong way?

In 2 Samuel 9, David performs acts of kindness. Are you kind? Can you perform acts of kindness to those around you?

In 2 Samuel 8, David understands his purpose and gets back to work, “And the Lord gave victory to David wherever he went” (v. 6). Is your life “on purpose”? Do you know your purpose?

In 2 Samuel 7, David desires to build a house for God. God says no. Has God said no to you?

In 2 Samuel 6, a servant of David dies for steadying the tipping ark of the covenant. Was it fair? Are there times in your life when it is just not fair?

In 2 Samuel 5, David is finally anointed king over all of Israel. The Lord was with him, and he became greater and greater. Do you give God the credit for your success?

In 2 Samuel 4, we will see God orchestrate events around David, paving the way for him to become king of Israel. Do you wait on God, or do you force God’s will in your life?

In 2 Samuel 3, David patiently waits and watches as the sovereignty of God unfolds. Are you patient, or do you tend to help God along?

In 2 Samuel 2, David becomes king of Judah while Ish-bosheth becomes king of Israel. Can both be king? Have you worked someplace where leadership was unclear?

We left 1 Samuel when Saul and Jonathan were both killed in battle. David is going to hear that news in chapter 1 of 2 Samuel. In 1 Samuel, we also saw the anointing, the training, and the rise of Da…

Today, we come to the conclusion of 1 Samuel. 1 Samuel 31 is only thirteen verses as we wrap up this amazing book. God finally acts. David’s running from Saul comes to an end. The way forward to beco…

Today, we are in 1 Samuel 30, coming to the close of this wonderful book, only two chapters to go. But in this chapter, David is rejected by the Philistines. They go home to Ziglag to find the town b…

1 Samuel 29 is only eleven verses, but what a mess. David is in the land of the enemy, the Philistines. They are going to war with Israel. What will David do, fight with the Philistines against his o…