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Today is a beautiful day, because the ark of the covenant of God remained in the city, even when King David fled from Jerusalem. (from 2 Samuel 15: 24-29 ESV) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Today is a beautiful day, because David became king, “So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and King David made a covenant with them at Hebron before the LORD, and they anointed David king over Israel.” (2 Samuel 5:3 ESV) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Today is a beautiful day, because Jonathan honored his covenant with David and strengthened his hand in God, saying, “‘Do not fear, for the hand of Saul my father shall not find you. You shall be king over Israel, and I shall be next to you. Saul my father also knows this.’ And the two … Read more

Today is a beautiful day, because as Saul exhibited more and more mental issues, Jonathan honored his covenant with David and made a new one with the house of David, saying, “the LORD is between you and me forever.” (1 Samuel 20:23b) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Today is a beautiful day, because it’s such a joy to read of the deep friendship between Jonathan and David, “Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he loved him as his own soul.” (1 Samuel 18:3 ESV) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Today is a beautiful day, because the Philistines took the ark of the covenant of the LORD under the poor leadership of Eli, but they returned it under affliction from God, who ordained Samuel as a prophet to his people. “And the hand of the Lord was against the Philistines all the days of Samuel.” … Read more

Today is a beautiful day, because of the times Israel sought God’s will, “And the people of Israel inquired of the LORD (for the ark of the covenant of God was there in those days).” (Judges 20:27 ESV) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Today is a beautiful day, because God steadfastly demands adherence to his covenant, “So the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel and he said, “Because this people have transgressed my covenant that I commanded their fathers and have not obeyed my voice, I will no longer drive out before them any of the … Read more

Today is a beautiful day, because after Joshua died, God reminded Israel of the importance his covenant and their responsibility to keep it, ” I brought you up from Egypt and brought you to the land that I swore to give to your fathers. I said, ‘I will never break my covenant with you, and … Read more

Today is a beautiful day, because Joshua sensed his time for leading God’s people coming to an end; and he made the proclamation at Shechem, “…choose this day whom you will serve…But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” Then he renewed God’s covenant with the people and left them with … Read more