1 Kings 11:1-12:19, Acts 9:1-25, Psalms 131:1-3, Proverbs 17:4-5
Today is the 13th day of June welcome to the Daily Audio Bible I’m Brian it is a joy and a privilege and an honor and all kinds of things that are really humbling to be here with you today as we do what we do every day, which is put 1 foot in front of the other and take a step. And we just keep doing that and before you know it, we’ve read the whole Bible together as well as lived a whole year of life together. And, so, it’s a joy to be able to do that, really. It’s a privilege that we live at the time that we do where this is even a possibility. And, so, as we reach out together and swing open the threshold and step into this brand-new shiny week that’s before us, let’s do it with a grateful heart. So, this week we’ll read from the New Living Translation. We’re stepping back into the book of first Kings and I’ve been mentioning, you know, we’re…we’re in the reign of Solomon and I’ve been saying like we’re…we’re kind of coasting along here on the mountain top. This is the apex of ancient Israel’s experience that comes to fruition under Solomon’s reign. And then there's…you sort of like reach the peak and then you slowly start going down the other side. And we have reached the peak and we have been at the peak for a couple days and we’re gonna start going down the other side and watch things begin…well…to slide. First Kings chapter 11 verse 1 through 12 verse 19 today.
Prayer:
Thank you, Father for your word. Thank you for this new week, shiny and sparkly and waiting to greet us moment by moment. Each moment a gift from your hand, each breath a gift of life. And we’re transitioning the Scriptures. Now we have this breaking apart of the kingdom of ancient Israel into two different kingdoms and all that we will learn through that drama. And then Saul, you appear to Saul who is absolutely convinced that if he could wipe the name of Jesus from the face of the earth you would be pleased with him. And, so, his heart was indeed after you and you came for him, introduced yourself and it changed…well…the reverberations of that meeting echo and reverberates until this very day. So, we’re thankful for that and we look forward all that you have to teach us through Saul who will soon enough become Paul. And, so, come Holy Spirit, as we ask so…so regularly because it’s such a regular thing that we need, to lead us into all truth. Let us not lean on our own understanding. Lead us on the pathways that lead to life we ask in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Community Prayer and Praise:
Hi family it’s Shannon from Texas and I’m calling again for prayer. I…I almost…if not for crying I could almost laugh at this attack that I’m having. I’m having migraines for weeks straight. I’m just…was going to trade in my car, was pre-approved and then mine broke down. It is like, I mean, it is like…there’s just not words to describe how it went down with mine breaking down and being towed and being fixed and then needing fix again and again and again and again and again and it just broke down again today…the whole…I’m not even going to claim what it is because I don’t want it to be that. It’s like…it affected the whole air conditioner and I’m in it right now with the baby and it’s hot. It’s almost like embarrassing. I just feel like I’m being attacked. And I know that I know that I know in my spirit it is because of my ministry because of what God is doing in my life. And, so, as much as I want to complain and hit the floor because of an attack that like just shows you how bad that…I’ve spent years with that I haven’t even talked to in years pretended he was reaching out to me to send my son money and I thought, “I don’t care. I’m a healed. I’m over it.” It’s like attacked me yesterday and it was just like bullets hitting my soul. I just…I don’t even have words add to describe how I feel right now but I’m just gonna to say, I’m just gonna count it all for glory and I’m not going to fall apart. I am just going to say this too shall pass, that the afflictions of the righteous are many but he delivers from us all and this is for a purpose and a greater plan. But please pray for me. Pray for my son who’s coming out of prison soon and that I just don’t fall apart because I can’t continue to have migraines like this.
Hey DAB fam this is Nate from North Carolina. I’ve been listening for probably 10 years off and on and first time calling. I wanted to call in response to the lady who in Canada who lost her son recently and also to the…the woman who called and mentioned that June is a hard month for her. Both of these messages really stuck out to me. I lost my brother Seth who was on the DAB Facebook page and the queer role quite a bit. He was struggling with mental illness. He actually ended his life in December of 2019, and it’s been a life altering event in both good and bad ways. The bad, obviously there’s lots of grief, there’s lots of healing, there are bad good days, there are lots of bad days. And those…those good days are happening more frequently than they were but there are lots of bad days. There are a lot of times where there’s confusion and disbelief at what has happened, just pain. But then there is also the good. My relationship with my sister has improved. Actually, really it has caused me to have value for those around me in a much deeper way, value for God in a deeper way. So, I just wanted to reach out to you all and say that it's…it’s gonna be hard for a long time but let this be a time of growth when you can see the opportunity arise. Also pray for my sister-in-law. She has exploded her life through bad decisions and I love her. I just want her restoration.
Good afternoon DAB family God bless you all. Carlo letos from Cali I’m praying for your coach in the name of Jesus. I am praying for healing in the name of Jesus. Rebecca from Michigan, you know, being bullied at work for most of your life. I am praying and the name of Jesus that no weapons formed against you will prosper in the name of Jesus. Matthew from Cali a first time caller I am believing, you know, that the Lord is going to point you to a home church and that you will be able to have the community that you are longing for that the God that we serve desires for you to have in the name of Jesus. Andrew, you know, first time 21 years old I just loved, you know, how you just stood up to what you want to do in the eyes of the Lord, you know, and you coming through and telling your girlfriend about the things that you have done and that you want to live for God, you know. And yes, all the dark things do come to light and I…I’m am so proud of you. God bless you in the name of Jesus and unbelieving and that mighty things are going to happen for you by God in the name of Jesus. Judy from Georgia. Yes, John 21, what’s that to me? Let’s follow Jesus. Amen. Emily from Minnesota. I am sorry for the loss of your son in the name of Jesus. I am praying for the comforter to be with you in the name of Jesus. Gwynne from Texas. You know, as you were, you know, calling in comforting Running Desperately to Jesus you too feel the loss of your son’s passing. I am sorry for your loss in the name of Jesus. I am believing that the Lord we serve is just going to comfort you in Jesus’ name. Matt from Washington you called in a couple weeks ago, you know, depression, suicidal thoughts, restoration of marriage. I am praying for you in the name of Jesus. And I am…you are not alone in Jesus’ name. We love you. Esther from Kissimmee.
This is Candace from Oregon giving my greetings to all of you and my love. I was out on my bike listening to both June 8th and June 9th podcasts and on the 8th a dear sister called in and prayed for all of us who are hoping for and…and also longing for a life partner to be in a marriage relationship serving the Lord Jesus Christ together. And I’ve definitely felt that ache in my heart. I got to be married for 41 years but then I’ve had for years as a widow. And I’ve had this longing too, but you know about half the time I’m just soaking in the beauty and grace and goodness of that relationship as a single person that I can have uniquely as a single person with Jesus. And it’s really wonderful. But then the other half of the time I’m really aching also for a life partner. And both situations can be wonderful or terrible, but it depends on turning ourselves over to the Lord. So, on the 9th Brian read from proverbs 16:33 a thing may be put to the decision of chance, but it comes about through the Lord. You can cast dies into your lap but the Lord…but it will be the Lord’s decision. And He’s got your back and He’s got your best interest in mind. So, look to Him and thank you so much sister for praying all of us who are in that situation.