Fred Bell

Follower of Christ, Husband, father, cyclist …Writing Christian songs inspired by Scripture & life’s ride. Music at DMs ignored

[Fred Bell @nyfcbjr]

Today’s (June 17, 2026) promise of God to believers is from the Book of 2 Samuel:

2 Samuel 7:29
Now therefore, let it please You to bless the house of Your servant, that it may continue before You forever; for You, O Lord God, have spoken this word, and with Your blessing let the house of Your servant be blessed forever.

Commentary
This is the closing of David’s prayer responding to God’s covenant promise, asking God to fulfill His word of blessing on his house forever. It reflects a clear divine commitment to ongoing blessing and establishment.
For today’s believers, this applies powerfully to spiritual warfare: Through Christ—the eternal fulfillment of David’s house—God blesses and secures us as part of His forever family, providing victory, stability, and divine favor against spiritual forces (Ephesians 6:12). Just as David trusted God’s spoken word, we can claim this blessing for endurance, protection, and triumph in every battle when we stand on God’s promises. This encourages bold prayer and confident living in our covenant identity.

[Fred Bell @nyfcbjr]

Today’s (June 16, 2026) promise of God to believers is from the Book of 2 Samuel:

2 Samuel 22:36
You have also given me the shield of Your salvation; Your gentleness has made me great.

Commentary
This is from David’s song of praise for God’s deliverance from enemies (2 Samuel 22). It directly promises that God provides the shield of salvation and uses His gentle strength to elevate and empower His servant for victory.
For today’s believers, this applies powerfully to spiritual warfare: Our battles are against spiritual forces (Ephesians 6:12), but God gives us the shield of salvation in Christ—defending us from every attack—while His kindness empowers us to rise above the enemy and walk in greatness. Just as with David, this equips us for triumph through humble reliance on God’s salvation and strength, encouraging faith, prayer, and bold advance in the fight.

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Today’s (June 15, 2026) promise of God to believers is from the Book of 2 Samuel:

2 Samuel 22:37
For You have enlarged my path under me; So that my feet did not slip.

Commentary
This is from David’s song of praise for God’s deliverance from enemies (2 Samuel 22). It directly promises that God enlarges and secures the believer’s path, preventing slips or falls in the midst of battle and danger.
For today’s believers, this applies powerfully to spiritual warfare: Our battles are against spiritual forces (Ephesians 6:12), but God steadies and broadens our way through Christ, giving sure footing, stability, and forward progress amid attacks, temptation, or treacherous ground. Just as He kept David from stumbling, He equips us to walk without slipping when we trust Him—encouraging steadfast faith, prayer, and obedience for victory and endurance.

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@bennyjohnson We’re not the same

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Today’s (June 14, 2026) promise of God to believers is from the Book of 2 Samuel:

2 Samuel 22:51
He is the tower of salvation to His king, And shows mercy to His anointed, To David and his descendants forevermore.

Commentary
This closes David’s song of praise (2 Samuel 22), directly promising God as a tower of salvation and unending mercy to His anointed king and descendants.
For today’s believers, this applies powerfully to spiritual warfare: Our battles against spiritual forces (Ephesians 6:12) are met by Christ—our ultimate anointed King and Tower of salvation—who extends God’s eternal mercy and protection to all who belong to Him. Just as God secured David, He lifts us as His anointed in Christ, providing a high refuge and steadfast mercy that overcomes every enemy attack. This encourages taking shelter in God’s tower through faith, prayer, and worship, assured of victory and enduring kindness.

[Fred Bell @nyfcbjr]

Today’s (June 13, 2026) promise of God to believers is from the Book of 2 Samuel:

2 Samuel 22:49
He delivers me from my enemies; You also lift me up above those who rise against me; You have delivered me from the violent man.

Commentary
This is from David’s song of praise for God’s deliverance from enemies (2 Samuel 22). It directly promises that God delivers, lifts up, and rescues His servant from powerful adversaries and violent threats.
For today’s believers, this applies powerfully to spiritual warfare: Our enemies are spiritual forces (Ephesians 6:12), often too strong for us alone, but God delivers us from their attacks, elevates us above opposition, and rescues from the violent schemes of the enemy when we trust in Him. Just as with David, Christ—our deliverer—lifts us to victory, turning defense into triumph through faith, prayer, and reliance on God’s power. This encourages crying out to Him in distress and standing in assured deliverance.

[Fred Bell @nyfcbjr]

Today’s (June 12, 2026) promise of God to believers is from the Book of 2 Samuel:

2 Samuel 23:5
Although my house is not so with God, Yet He has made with me an everlasting covenant, Ordered in all things and secure. For this is all my salvation and all my desire; Will He not make it increase?

Commentary
This is from David’s last words, affirming God’s direct promise of an everlasting covenant with him—secure, ordered, and tied to salvation.
For today’s believers, this applies powerfully to spiritual warfare: Amid personal flaws and battles against spiritual forces (Ephesians 6:12), God’s unbreakable covenant in Christ provides secure victory, full salvation, and increasing strength. Just as it anchored David, it assures us of God’s faithful ordering of all things for our good, enabling triumph over the enemy through reliance on this eternal promise. This encourages standing firm in covenant identity, trusting God to expand His deliverance.

[Fred Bell @nyfcbjr]

Today’s (June 11, 2026) promise of God to believers is from the Book of 2 Samuel:

2 Samuel 22:30
For by You I can run against a troop; By my God I can leap over a wall.

Commentary
This is from David’s song of praise for God’s deliverance from enemies (2 Samuel 22). It directly promises that through God, believers gain supernatural ability to overcome overwhelming obstacles and fortified defenses in battle.
For today’s believers, this applies powerfully to spiritual warfare: Our fights are against spiritual forces (Ephesians 6:12), but through Christ we can charge through enemy ranks and surmount every barrier—temptation, fear, or stronghold—when we rely on God’s power. Just as David triumphed by God’s enablement, this equips us for bold advances in faith, prayer, and obedience, leading to victory.

[Fred Bell @nyfcbjr]

Today’s (June 10, 2026) promise of God to believers is from the Book of 2 Samuel:

2 Samuel 22:47
The Lord lives! Blessed be my Rock! Let God be exalted, The Rock of my salvation!

Commentary
This is from David’s song of praise for God’s deliverance from enemies (2 Samuel 22). It directly declares God as the living Rock and source of salvation, promising His enduring strength and exaltation as the foundation for victory.
For today’s believers, this applies powerfully to spiritual warfare: Our battles against spiritual forces (Ephesians 6:12) are won on the solid Rock of Christ—our living, unchanging Savior and stronghold. Just as David exalted God after deliverance, we can declare His victory, stand firm on His salvation, and resist the enemy with unshakeable confidence. This encourages worship, declaration of truth, and reliance on God’s eternal life and power amid every attack.

[Fred Bell @nyfcbjr]

Today’s (June 9, 2026) promise of God to believers is from the Book of 2 Samuel:

2 Samuel 22:33
God is my strength and power, And He makes my way perfect.”

Commentary
This is from David’s song of praise for God’s deliverance from enemies (2 Samuel 22). It directly promises that God provides strength, power, and guidance, making the believer’s path effective and victorious in battle.
For today’s believers, this applies powerfully to spiritual warfare: Our conflicts are against unseen spiritual forces (Ephesians 6:12), but God supplies the strength and perfects our way through Christ—empowering us to stand, resist the enemy, and walk in triumph. Just as He enabled David, He equips us with divine power for every fight, turning weakness into victory when we rely on Him. This encourages dependence on God’s might in prayer, faith, and daily battles.

[Fred Bell @nyfcbjr]

Today’s (June 8, 2026) promise of God to believers is from the Book of 2 Samuel:

2 Samuel 22:4
I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised; So shall I be saved from my enemies.

Commentary
This is from David’s song of praise after God delivered him from enemies (2 Samuel 22). It directly promises salvation and rescue for those who call upon the Lord in praise and trust.
For today’s believers, this applies powerfully to spiritual warfare: Our enemies are spiritual forces (Ephesians 6:12), but when we call on God in faith and worship, He saves and delivers us from their attacks, schemes, and oppression. Just as God responded to David’s cry, He hears and acts for us in Christ—our ultimate deliverer—leading to victory when we turn to Him instead of relying on our own power. This encourages persistent prayer, praise amid battle, and confident trust in God’s readiness to save.

[Fred Bell @nyfcbjr]

Today’s (June 7, 2026) promise of God to believers is from the Book of 2 Samuel:

2 Samuel 22:40
For You have armed me with strength for the battle; You have subdued under me those who rose against me.

Commentary
This is from David’s song of praise for God’s deliverance from enemies (2 Samuel 22). It directly promises that God arms His people with strength for battle and grants victory by subduing adversaries.
For today’s believers, this applies powerfully to spiritual warfare: Our fight is against spiritual forces (Ephesians 6:12), but God equips us with His strength, enabling us to stand firm, resist the enemy, and experience triumph through Christ. Just as God empowered David, He arms us for every conflict—temptation, oppression, or attack—leading to victory when we rely on Him. This encourages bold faith, prayer, and endurance, knowing the battle belongs to the Lord.

[Fred Bell @nyfcbjr]

Today’s (June 6, 2026) promise of God to believers is from the Book of 2 Samuel:

2 Samuel 22:3
The God of my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, My stronghold and my refuge; My Savior, You save me from violence.

Commentary
This is from David’s song of deliverance (2 Samuel 22), praising God after victories over enemies. It directly promises God as a trustworthy defender—our strength, shield, stronghold, refuge, and Savior—who delivers from violent attacks and overwhelming foes.
For today’s believers, this applies powerfully to spiritual warfare: Our battles are not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces (Ephesians 6:12). God equips us as our protective shield (echoing Ephesians 6:16, the shield of faith) and mighty deliverer, enabling us to trust Him, call upon Him, and experience victory amid temptation, oppression, fear, or enemy schemes. Just as God fought for David, He fights for us in Christ—our ultimate stronghold—assuring salvation, safety, and triumph when we stand firm in faith. This fuels bold prayer, resistance to the devil, and confident endurance.

[Fred Bell @nyfcbjr]

Today’s (June 5, 2026) promise of God to believers is from the Book of 2 Samuel:

2 Samuel 22:31
As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.

Commentary
This verse is from David’s song of praise after God delivered him from enemies (2 Samuel 22). It directly declares God’s flawless ways, the reliability of His proven word, and His promise to be a protective shield for all who trust in Him.
For today’s believers, this applies powerfully: God offers spiritual and practical protection amid trials, temptations, and uncertainty. It encourages active trust rather than self-reliance, echoing New Testament truths like Ephesians 6:16 (faith as a shield) and Romans 8:31. David’s experience shows God’s faithfulness even through personal flaws and battles—reminding Christians that we can rely on His character and find security in Christ, our ultimate defender. This fosters confident faith, praise, and endurance in daily life.

[Fred Bell @nyfcbjr]

Today’s (June 4, 2026) promise of God to believers is from the Book of 2 Samuel:

2 Samuel 7:16
And your house and your kingdom shall be established forever before you. Your throne shall be established forever.

Commentary

In 2 Samuel 7, David wants to build a permanent house (temple) for God. Instead, God turns it around and promises to build a house (dynasty/kingdom) for David. The key verse (7:16) is a clear, unconditional divine declaration: David’s royal line and throne will endure forever. God emphasizes this permanence with the word “forever” multiple times in the chapter (e.g., verses 13, 16).
Application to Today’s Believers
This promise applies directly to Christians today because it is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the promised descendant of David (often called the Son of David in the Gospels).
• Jesus’ genealogy traces back to David (Matthew 1; Luke 3).
• The New Testament explicitly connects this to Christ: Angels announce to Mary that Jesus will receive “the throne of His father David” and reign forever (Luke 1:32-33). Apostles like Peter (Acts 2:30-36) and Paul affirm Jesus as the eternal King from David’s line.
For believers, this means:
• We serve and belong to an unshakable, eternal kingdom ruled by King Jesus, not subject to earthly rulers or circumstances.
• It assures security, hope, and purpose: No matter how unstable the world feels, Christ’s throne is established forever. Those who trust in Him are adopted into God’s family and share in this royal inheritance (see also 2 Samuel 7:14 applied in 2 Corinthians 6:18 and Hebrews 1:5).
• It calls us to live with confidence and loyalty to this King, resting in God’s faithfulness rather than our own efforts.

[Fred Bell @nyfcbjr]

Today’s (June 3, 2026) promise of God to believers is from the Book of 1 Samuel:

1 Samuel 17:47
Then all this assembly shall know that the Lord does not save with sword and spear; for the battle is the Lord’s, and He will give you into our hands.

Commentary
This contains a clear, direct promise rooted in God’s character: the battle is the Lord’s, and He will give victory over the enemy. It’s not a vague hope but a confident declaration of divine intervention when His people stand in faith against overwhelming odds. Human weapons and strength are secondary; God Himself fights for those who trust Him.
For today’s believers, this promise applies directly and powerfully in spiritual warfare, personal trials, and seemingly impossible situations (see also 2 Chronicles 20:15, Ephesians 6:10–18, and Romans 8:31). Christians face “giants” like fear, temptation, opposition, illness, or injustice, but the battle belongs to the Lord. He equips, empowers, and delivers — often in ways that display His glory rather than our ability. This shifts our focus from self-reliance or panic to bold faith and obedience.
It encourages us to step forward in God’s name (as David did), knowing the outcome rests with Him. Victory may not always look like we expect, but God’s faithfulness ensures that no enemy prevails against His purposes for those who belong to Him. This fosters courage, humility, and praise, reminding us that our role is to trust and obey while God handles the fight.

[Fred Bell @nyfcbjr]

If You were Born with a Dick, You are Not a Chick!
(Dr Seuss Style)

In a world full of wiggles and waggles and whirls,
Of boys and of men, and of gals and of girls,
There’s a truth that’s as plain as the nose on your face,
A fact that’s been known since the dawn of our race.

If you popped out of Mom with a dangly bit there,
A twig and two berries, a masculine pair,
No matter the ribbons you tie in your hair,
You’re a fella, my friend, and that’s perfectly fair!

You can twirl in a skirt, wear a wig that’s quite thick,
Paint your nails cherry red, or try any old trick,
But the parts you were born with, they don’t bend or sway,
A dick means no chick—biology’s say!

Now some folks might argue, they’ll huff and they’ll puff,
They’ll say, “Feelings are facts, and that’s quite enough!”
But down in your trousers, the truth’s plain to see,
Your bits tell the tale of your he or your she.

So strut like a rooster, or swagger with glee,
Be proud of the man that you’re destined to be!
For if you were born with a dick, here’s the trick,
You’re no maiden, no missy, no gal, nor a chick!

The end, with a wink and a nod and a grin,
Now pour me a whiskey—or give me some gin

[Fred Bell @nyfcbjr]

Today’s (June 2, 2026) promise of God to believers is from the Book of 1 Samuel:

1 Samuel 2:9
He will guard the feet of His saints,
But the wicked shall be silent in darkness.
For by strength no man shall prevail.

Commentary
This verse contains a clear, direct promise from God: He will guard the feet of His saints. “Guard the feet” is a vivid picture of protection from stumbling, falling, or being overtaken by danger — meaning God actively preserves and directs the steps of those who belong to Him. It’s paired with the truth that human strength alone cannot prevail, emphasizing reliance on God rather than self.
For today’s believers, this promise applies powerfully and practically. In the New Testament, believers are called saints (holy ones set apart for God — see Romans 1:7, 1 Corinthians 1:2). God’s commitment to guard our “feet” echoes assurances like Psalm 37:23–24 (“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord… though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down”), Proverbs 3:5–6, and Jude 1:24 (God is able to keep you from stumbling). In daily life — amid trials, temptations, uncertainty, or spiritual warfare — this assures us that God watches over our path, prevents ultimate defeat, and sustains us when our own strength fails.
It encourages humble dependence on the Lord rather than self-reliance or worldly power. Believers can walk in confidence, knowing the One who called them will also keep them, bringing ultimate victory not by might but by His Spirit. This fosters trust, perseverance, and gratitude, especially when circumstances feel unstable.