Chapter 16 ⁽²⁵⁾

Passage Read: 2 Samuel 14-17 Meditation Verses: 16:11-12 David's humility and faith are remarkable. He is willing to be cursed, because he knows his own sin has brought about these circumstances. He is willing to suffer whatever consequences the Lord determines for Him, trusting that…

Passage Read: 1 Samuel 13-16 Meditation Verse: 16:7 The Lord looks at the heart; men look on the outward appearance to determine who should lead, who to follow, who is worthy of honor. The Lord looks on the heart, for a man after His own…

Passage Read: Exodus 15-18 Meditation Verses: 16:3-4 The people grumble, then God acts. Does God not know their need for bread and water? Of course He does! But the people don't have the same patience, nor do they respect the Lord enough to fear criticizing…

Passage Read: Genesis 13-16 Meditation Verses: 16:8-9 The Lord knew full well that Ishmael would not inherit Abram's promise; He would reckon Abram's descendants through Isaac, not Ishmael. He could have let Hagar continue to wander with Ishmael, taken care of them and fulfilled His…

Passage Read: Revelation 15-16 Meditation Verse: 16:21 At this point, all seems lost. These last plagues are horrible in nature, yet still no one repents. Instead, they blaspheme God. They have no doubt about who is in charge of these plagues, and they are gathering…