The reason David knew God so well was because he was constantly under attack either by God’s people or God’s enemies. You see, David actually needed God. David’s life was one storm/battle after the other. If he wasn’t dealing with external enemies he was dealing with his internal demons. David had a target on his back and the devil constantly tried to take him out. Ergo, David, unlike most Christians, clung to God for deliverance and not...

“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” Matthew 6:13, NIV The word translated “temptation” can also be translated as “trials” or “tests.” The consensus is that those things that challenge us toward positive growth are trials or tests, while those things that lead us toward sin are temptations. The request “lead us not into temptation” is not to suggest God causes...