2 Samuel 16:10-13

From Weakness to Strength offers practical insights to avoid the pitfalls of leadership, grow in character, and draw closer to Jesus — even (and especially) when sin and struggle get in the way .

The Bible doesn't shy away from the reality of masculine instincts, nor all of the ways those instincts can lead to destruction. Examining the lives of five men from the Bible, The 5 Masculine Instincts shows that these men aren't masculine role models or heroes but are men who wrestled with their own desires and, by faith, matured them into something better.

This devotion is designed to help you make strides in overcoming sin, growing in godliness, and enjoying intimacy with the Lord. If you feel stuck or you’ve lost hope, these devotions, drawn from Jesus’ words in the Beatitudes, are especially for you! You can make progress, by God’s grace, starting today.

2 Samuel depicts the ascension and reign of King David following the death of Saul and Jonathan. David united the kingdom, established Jerusalem as the capital city, and extended the territory of Israel. At the crescendo of the book, God promises David that "your throne shall be established forever" (2 Samuel 7:16). Despite David's wickedness, God ultimately fulfills his promises to David through the person and work of Jesus Christ.