Author: Dave

Where are You?

When God Delays, He Still Hears

Prayer sometimes feels like a beggar waiting outside a palace gate, lingering long after the request is made, longing for the King to appear. And though we’ve prayed earnestly, the silence can feel like a heavy sky of brass. Like Jeremiah, we may cry, “You have covered Yourself with a cloud so that no prayer can get through.”

“Unanswered petitions are not unheard. God keeps a file for our prayers—they are treasured in the King’s archives.”

But this waiting is not rejection. It is the sovereign Lord exercising His wisdom, choosing to strengthen our faith by delay—not denial. He is not deaf to our pleas. Every prayer is recorded in heaven’s archives, every tear collected in His bottle, every groan written in His book. Our requests are never lost; they are treasured.

When God chooses to delay, it is not because our prayers lack passion or faith, but because His timing is better than ours. Satan may whisper that silence means abandonment, but we must resist the lie. Our God is the God of truth. His promises are not forgotten invoices—every past-due blessing will arrive right on time.

So, tested believer, wait patiently. Your prayers are heard. Soon, He will trade your waiting garments for robes of joy. His answer will come, and it will be worth every moment you endured.

May 13, 2025 – Bible Recap Journal

2 Samuel 11–12, 1 Chronicles 20

Common Theme

God sees and confronts sin even when it is hidden by human schemes. Though David tried to cover his failure, God sent Nathan to expose it and bring David to repentance, revealing God’s justice and mercy in discipline.

Questions

What does David’s response to Nathan’s confrontation reveal about the nature of true repentance?
How does this passage contrast human attempts to conceal sin with God’s commitment to righteousness?

God Shot

God does not overlook sin—even among His chosen servants. He is a righteous Judge who exposes wrongdoing, but He is also a merciful Redeemer who provides grace to the brokenhearted and restoration through repentance.

May 12, 2025 – Bible Recap Journal

Psalm 65–67, 69, 70

Common Theme
God is both the source of abundant blessing and the refuge for the afflicted. These psalms celebrate His provision, justice, and nearness, especially to the humble and oppressed who seek Him.

Reflection Questions
How does God’s care for the land reflect His character toward His people? What do these psalms teach about how God responds to cries for help?

God Shot
God is the God who hears. Whether responding to the cries of the needy (Ps 69–70) or pouring out abundance on the earth (Ps 65), He is active, attentive, and kind. He takes pleasure in saving, sustaining, and being near to those who seek Him—not because of their power, but because of His mercy.

May 11, 2025 – Bible Recap Journal

2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 19, Psalm 20

Common Theme
God defends His people when they act with integrity and depend on Him for victory. Whether facing political insult or military threat, God’s people are called to courageously stand firm, trusting that He saves not by human strength but by His name.

Reflection Questions
– How do you respond when you’re misjudged or dishonored for doing good?
– What would it look like to trust God’s name more than your resources or strategies?

God Shot
God is a defender of the humble who trust in Him. He delights in saving not through might or warhorses, but by His name and faithful presence with His people.

May 10, 2025 – Bible Recap Journal

Psalm 50, 53, 60, 75

Common Theme
God alone is Judge and Deliverer—He sees through empty ritual, confronts the corruption of fools, and raises up or brings down nations by His sovereign will. Human strength, religious pretense, and political alliances fail, but God’s justice and salvation stand firm.

Questions

What does God truly desire from His people—ritual sacrifice or heartfelt obedience?
How should we respond when God brings discipline or raises up others instead of us?

God Shot
God is not silent—He speaks with fire and whirlwind, exposing hypocrisy and calling for genuine thanksgiving and trust (Psalm 50). He is grieved by foolishness and moral corruption, yet He remains the unwavering refuge and judge over all (Psalm 53, 75). When human help fails, God speaks, acts, and secures victory for His people by His own hand (Psalm 60). He does not need us—but we desperately need Him.

May 9, 2025 – Bible Recap Journal

2 Samuel 8–9, 1 Chronicles 18

Common Theme
God establishes and secures David’s kingdom, extending his rule and enabling him to reign with justice and kindness. David’s victories and his grace to Mephibosheth reflect the covenant faithfulness of a God who conquers and restores.

Questions to Consider
– What do David’s victories and his kindness to Mephibosheth reveal about God’s character?
– How does God’s covenant shape David’s leadership in both strength and mercy?

God Shot
God is a covenant-keeping King who gives victory and peace, not merely for dominance but for the display of His righteousness and steadfast love. He delights in justice and mercy, and He enables His servant to mirror His heart through protection and compassion.

May 8, 2025 – Bible Recap Journal

Psalms 25, 29, 33, 36, 39

Common Theme
These psalms highlight the contrast between God’s steadfast character and humanity’s frailty, emphasizing our need for divine guidance, mercy, and trust in God’s sovereign power. In the face of personal weakness or worldly chaos, the righteous find stability by fearing the Lord and hoping in His steadfast love.

Questions
– What does it look like to wait on the Lord while surrounded by uncertainty or opposition?
– How does recognizing God’s power and steadfast love reshape our response to fear or sin?

God Shot
God is shown as sovereign in power (Psalm 29), full of steadfast love and faithfulness (Psalms 25, 33, 36), and attentive to our cries even in silence (Psalm 39). He delights in righteousness and mercy, not just raw strength—His justice and love anchor the universe, even as He invites the humble to trust and walk with Him.

May 7, 2025 – Bible Recap Journal

2 Samuel 6–7; 1 Chronicles 17

Common Theme
God desires to dwell among His people, but His presence must be honored with reverence and obedience. Though human plans may seem noble, God sovereignly establishes His own purposes and promises to fulfill them by His grace.

Questions
– How can I cultivate a heart that honors God’s holiness without becoming casual or presumptuous with His presence?
– What does God’s covenant with David teach me about His long-term plans versus my immediate desires?

God Shot
God is both holy and near—He will not be approached carelessly, as seen in Uzzah’s death, yet He delights to dwell with His people, blessing the house of Obed-edom and promising David an everlasting kingdom. He is a covenant-keeping God who initiates grace, not because of human merit, but because it pleases Him to establish His name and extend His kingdom through whom He chooses.

May 6, 2025 – Bible Recap Journal

Psalms 89, 96, 100–101, 105, 132

Common Theme:
God is faithful to His covenant and worthy of joyful, obedient worship. These psalms celebrate His righteous rule, His mighty acts on behalf of His people, and His call for holiness in leaders and worshipers alike.

Questions:

How does remembering God’s past faithfulness shape our present trust and praise?
What does it look like to worship God with both joy and integrity?

God Shot:
God is the eternal King who remembers His promises, works wonders in history, and reigns with justice and steadfast love. He delights in righteousness and invites His people into joyful worship rooted in His faithfulness and holiness.

May 5, 2025 – Bible Recap Journal

Psalms 1-2, 15, 22-24, 47, 68

Common Theme:
God reigns with righteousness and calls His people to holiness, trust, and worship. He is a just King who defends the righteous, judges the wicked, and is worthy of reverent awe and joyful praise.