When he was just a boy, David was anointed to be King of Israel. However, it would be a long time before he ever got to wear the crown. During this time, David had to learn to encourage himself in the Lord as he waited.

Have you ever been in a situation where you were ready to give up? You were down to your last bit of courage to continue. The experiences of Ruth and her mother-in-law, Naomi, show us what it takes to trust God when we have little hope left.

Why would God include a “Rahab” in the genealogy of his son? Perhaps, for a simple reason. It shows us that if we are willing to change course, God is well able to use us.

Moses sent twelve men to spy out the promised land. Ten of them saw the obstacles ahead. Only two of the men saw an opportunity to put their full confidence in God as a God of the impossible.