Promises for the Battle
Doug Knighton
Help #2—Brotherly Help
Saul went out to seek David’s life while David was in the wilderness. But Jonathan arose, went to David, and encouraged him in God: “Do not be afraid, for the hand of Saul my father shall not find you. Indeed, you will be king over Israel, and I will be next to you.” 1 Samuel … Continue reading
Help #1—Holy Help
“Help! I need somebody. Help! Not just anybody. Help! Y’know I need someone to HELP!” “The salvation of the righteous is from Yahweh. He is their strength in time of trouble, and he helps them, and delivers them … from the wicked, and saves them, because they take refuge in him.” “God is our refuge … Continue reading
I Was Just Thinking … About Walking in His Ways
One of the helpful metaphors the biblical authors use characterizes our lives as a journey or a walk. For example, when Abraham turned ninety-nine, God said to him, “Walk about before me with integrity” (Genesis 17:1). After Solomon finished building the temple, Yahweh reminded him to “walk before me as your father David walked, in … Continue reading
I Was Just Thinking … About True Riches
What makes someone rich? The Bible talks about being “rich in faith” (James 2:5), and having “the true riches” (Luke 16:11). But what are these “true riches”? Paul tells us they consist of the overwhelming gain of knowing Christ, of having personal fellowship and communion with him. Only in this way can I find total … Continue reading
God’s Awareness #8—Well-Watched Praise
Yahweh is in his holy temple; Yahweh’s throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; his eyes examine everyone. Yahweh tests for righteousness; indeed, he hates wickedness and the love of violence. Psalm 11:4–5 Faithful God, as you scan and scrutinize our lives from the beauty and majesty of your heavenly dwelling, we rely on your … Continue reading
God’s Awareness #7—Binocular Vision
A warrior is not delivered by great strength. A horse is a false hope for victory. … Behold, Yahweh’s eye is on those who fear him, on those who hope for his extraordinary kindness. Psalm 33:16–18 Strong and valiant warriors went down to glorious defeat at Thermopylae. Courageous and well-trained horses were not enough for … Continue reading
God’s Awareness #6—Weighty Vision
Yahweh reigns powerfully forever; his eyes keep watch on the nations. The rebellious should not exalt themselves. Psalm 66:7 We are not the first to wonder if the bad guys “get away with it.” The prophet Habakkuk cried out, “How long must we wait for your salvation?!” One psalmist despaired that the wicked continued to … Continue reading
God’s Awareness #5—Rewarding Eyes
I had integrity in my relationship with Yahweh and made sure I stayed true to him. Therefore he rewarded me according to my righteousness … in his eyes. With the kind, you show yourself kind. Psalm 18:23–25 Extravagant kindness is at the core of godly living because extravagant kindness is at the core of God’s … Continue reading
God’s Awareness #4—Visible Hearts
Yahweh said to Samuel, “Do not pay attention to his appearance … for God does not see as man sees; people look primarily at the outward appearance, but Yahweh looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 Despite having solid bodies that we cover with opaque clothing, God is intimately aware of what transpires deep in … Continue reading
God’s Awareness #3—Responsive Looking
Yahweh’s messenger allowed Moses to see him as a blazing fire in the midst of a bush … When Yahweh saw that he turned aside to look, God called to him from the midst of the bush and said, “Moses, Moses!” And he said, “Here I am.” Exodus 3:2–4 Sometimes God reveals himself as a … Continue reading
Promises for the Battle 