The David Spoon Experience

The David Spoon Experience 5-6-24 part 2

A) Typically, Monday’s episodes on the David Spoon Experience are straightforward. However, the concept of normalcy is not something we fully grasp today. The show delves into profound territory when Roslyn calls in with both a praise report and a prayer request. Understanding how people interact with us is a crucial aspect of our journey.B) For the praise report, Rosalyn mentioned someone she has been witnessing to for some time. She shared that her connection helped her better understand Jesus Christ. This is precisely the type of experience we want to share with others. It communicates to them that they have impacted us, even if they don’t comprehend how or why. It adds value to their lives, and it’s the truth.C) Rosalyn also requested prayer for another individual who has been deeply wounded in their life. Ironically, this person chose to declare, “I don’t believe in God,” while simultaneously blaming God for all that’s wrong. These contradictory statements can’t coexist. When a person is angry at God and blames Him, they obviously believe in God. Their denial is merely a defense mechanism to maintain distance due to their pain.D) David concludes the show with an in-depth teaching on the Holy Spirit leading Jesus into the wilderness. We often assume that God only leads us into pleasant situations or “cotton candy lanes,” but that’s not accurate. The scripture teaches that Jesus, filled with the Spirit, was led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness for a period of 40 days during which He was tempted. This is a direct result of God guiding Jesus into trials and testing. Before Israel entered the promised land, they had to traverse the wilderness. Many of us experience a similar journey.

The David Spoon Experience 5-6-24 part 1

A) A servant of the Lord must also be gentle, which implies refraining from physical aggression, capable of teaching, patient, and humble in correcting those who oppose them. When disagreements arise, tact is essential because the Lord does not want us to intimidate people into faith. When you engage with someone, respecting them as a human being rather than their position, they are more likely to listen to what you have to say.B) Paul suggests that individuals like these may have the opportunity to regain their senses. This is reminiscent of the story of the prodigal son, who came to his senses and returned to his father. When a person manages to regain their senses, scripture clearly states that they escape the snare of Satan. Because when Satan ensnares them, they end up doing his will rather than God's.

The David Spoon Experience 5-3-24 part 2

1) It's Friday, and it's time for Dr. Dave's devotional diamonds of the day. We have some remarkable insights for you. The first step is to ask, "What are the directions?" In life, many of us find it challenging to accept directions from others. This has become a classic joke between spouses driving in their car, trying to decipher not a fold-out map, but what the GPS is saying when it instructs to turn left, and the lane is only on the right. The real question is, who has the actual direction to guide us to our destination?2) You can't make this up. One testimony after another after another, hearing about all the blessings that the Lord is doing. Phenomenal callers and phenomenal calls with the Lord blessing His people, encouraging His people, protecting His people, guiding His people,  and helping His people, as always. 3) We're conducting a preliminary study of the Book of Revelation from a different perspective. Eschatology is controversial in almost every chapter and verse. While this may not sound like fun, we're going to share a portion of Revelation 11 that has multiple interpretations. Despite the multiple interpretations, the primary message becomes more evident if we simply read the text.

The David Spoon Experience 5-3-24 part 1

A) It’s Friday, a day when anything can happen. Our brother Sergio poses an intriguing question about the ebb and flow of faith in our lives. David, of course, mentions his new book, “The Faith That Pleases God”. This book is available to everyone. If affordability is an issue, the ministry will cover the cost. B) It’s crucial to understand that there are times when we need to surrender, stop dictating to the Lord, and cease worrying or stressing over things. Everyone, including myself, experiences stress over various matters. This primarily occurs because we’re not fully trusting in the Lord. We are instructed to trust the Lord with all our heart, not rely on our own understanding, and acknowledge Him in all our ways. He will then direct our paths.C) Furthermore, the Lord advises us to cast our cares upon Him because He cares for us. It’s vital for us to comprehend that we need to fully surrender to the Lord and trust Him, rather than trying to control everything with our own power.

The David Spoon Experience 5-2-24 part 2

1) After being falsely accused of numerous crimes and evil deeds, Paul didn’t throw a tantrum. Instead, Paul simply stated, “I’m not guilty. It’s not true. I don’t care.” Sometimes, we might feel the need for a grand public display to deny accusations. Perhaps, we should keep it simpler.2) Then, for strategic reasons, Festus asks Paul if he’s willing to go to Jerusalem. This is akin to asking Donald Trump if he wants to have a court hearing in New York. Most people are astute enough to realize it won’t be fair. You don’t have to like or dislike Donald Trump to know it’s not going to be fair, and Paul understood that having a court appearance in Jerusalem was the wrong venue.3) Paul, as a Roman citizen, appeals to get relief from an unjust court scenario. Ironically, he acknowledges that if he did anything wrong, he’ll pay the price. But because he knows he did nothing wrong, he has nothing to fear, and that God is the ultimate judge. Paul’s appeal was much more rooted in the divine than it appears at first glance. By making his appeal to Caesar, he will spread the gospel in Rome, reaching even further places than before. It seems God knows what He’s doing after all.

The David Spoon Experience 5-2-24 part 1

A) The author continues by stating that these individuals, these dreamers, defile their bodies. They reject authority and slander celestial beings, referring to authoritative prophets of God as well as angelic beings. In contrast, we learn that even the most powerful angelic being does not slander Satan himself, which should give us pause when considering our own speech.B) In fact, we learn from this letter that Michael the Archangel simply says, "The Lord rebuke you." This might be a more effective strategy for many of us to adopt, rather than attempting to engage Satan in conversation, which would be dangerous in itself, given that he is the father of lies. Any conversation with him would be a conversation with a liar. When temptation arises in your mind, simply say, "The Lord rebuke thee." That's all you need to do to resist the enemy.

The David Spoon Experience 5-1-24 part 2

1) Well, this show is one for the ages. Three testimonies highlight the day. 2) Brother Ace calls in and shares a life changing testimony about God bringing him back to health from the actual brink of death. God's grace is so sufficient, Ace is back to ministering to people. Wowzers. 3) Roslyn calls in to share her testimony about being cancer-free. Incredibly engaged in spiritual warfare, Robert and Roslyn have been leaning on prayer and worship, along with the Word of God. Victory abounds! 4) And finally, Dave shares about an angelic encounter that Noelle and him the day before the move. Gushing water, no closing the pipe, until and angel happens to meet Noelle the moment she steps outside of the house to find help. And the Lord was on the spot.  

The David Spoon Experience 5-1-24 part 1

A) In the latter part of verse one, David asks God to erase his sin. Have you ever wished for God to erase something you've done? That's precisely what King David did. He petitioned the Lord to blot out his sin so that there would be no record of it. He asked to be completely removed from his sin and for his sin to be completely removed from him. He pleaded, "Please separate my sin as far as the east is from the west." Interestingly, there is no East Pole or West Pole.B) In David's plea, he asks to be thoroughly cleansed from all his iniquity, not just a portion of it. He requests a complete cleansing, from top to bottom. He asks God to examine him and cleanse him of any iniquity found within him. However, everything hinges on verse 3 when David acknowledges his transgression. This acknowledgment is key to repentance. Repentance isn't always about how we feel, but it is always about being honest about our actions. Salvation isn't based on feelings. If that's the case, then repentance isn't based on feelings either. It's a change of mind to agree with God.

The David Spoon Experience 4-30-24 part 2

1) We return to the delightful elements of Romans, which is, in many ways, the backbone of the New Testament following the gospels. Romans chapter 4, verse 3, states that from God's perspective, Abraham had no basis for pride. This is crucial for all of us to understand. If every breath we take is a gift from God, then there is nothing we could ever do that would make God owe us anything. God owes nobody anything, and this has always been and will always be the case.2) The key to understanding this theologically is that Abraham had no basis for pride because he believed God, and God declared him righteous. The first thing to note is that he didn't just believe in God, but he believed God. This teaches us that Abraham's faith was active. The second element is that God, from this belief, declared Abraham righteous. It wasn't that Abraham deserved it. It's that God was pleased with Abraham's faith and allowed his faith to be used as a form of righteousness attributed to Abraham.3) To further this proof, verse 4 states that when people work, their wages are not a gift. This simply means that when you go to work and punch the clock, you're owed. Ultimately, workers earn what they receive. But this is not how the Declaration of Righteousness works with God. The Declaration of Righteousness is granted as a gift.4) Verse five reiterates the truth by stating that people are declared righteous because of their faith, not because of their works. There is a declaration of righteousness that God grants to a person when they operate in faith. It is not because the person deserves it. Again, it is because God is pleased with the person's response to God - that they believe God, trust God, count on God, and lean upon the Lord. It is this vehicle of faith that pleases God, and from that pleasure comes His unearned declaration of righteousness. Thank you, Lord.

The David Spoon Experience 4-30-24 part 1

A) It's important to note that at the end of this teaching, Jesus makes it clear that if we have faith the size of a mustard seed, we can move mountains in our lives. This suggests that some of these mountains in our lives are still there because we don't operate with faith. The disciples wanted to know why they could not cast out the spirit, which helps us understand that they knew it was a spirit. After Jesus reproves them about faith, he also says (in most Greek manuscripts, "This kind of demon won't come out unless you have prayer and fasting." I believe this is accurate and in the original text. It should be noted that sometimes spiritual warfare requires an extreme amount of determination and commitment.

The David Spoon Experience 4-29-24 part 2

1) We're picking up Genesis chapter four at verse 6. The two offerings, one from Cain and the other from Abel, were presented to the Lord. Abel's offering, which was the best he had to offer, was accepted by God. Cain's offering, which simply came from the produce he had cultivated, was rejected. Because of this rejection, Cain became angry and dejected. Unchecked anger and feelings of dejection can lead to a multitude of problems and sins.
2) God tells Cain, "You'll be accepted if you respond in the right way." This is a profound lesson for every Christian now, as well as for every person who walked the earth then. God is not looking for perfection. That’s what redemption is all about. That’s why we depend on the blood of Jesus Christ to make us righteous. What the Lord is looking for is a right response to Him. How do we respond when we do right, wrong, or nothing at all? We will be accepted if we respond with the right heart and the right mind in the right way.
3) In an amazing revelation regarding Hamartiology, or the study of sin, God gives us an immediate clue as to the process of mankind fighting against sin itself. Sin wants you. It’s hungry for you. It desires you. For those that do not understand this language, sin has an appetite. In the process of fighting against sin, God warns Cain that sin has an appetite and is hungry. And if you feed it, it will continue to try and get more from you. This warning is not just for Cain, it’s for you and me. God even tells Cain, "It wants to consume you, but you must subdue it."

The David Spoon Experience 4-29-24 part 1

A) **2nd Timothy chapter 2 verse 24** states that the servant of the Lord must not strive or quarrel. An argumentative spirit has crept into many ministries. This does not imply that having an argument is inherently sinful, which would be absurd. However, if every conversation becomes an argument because of an incessant need to be right, that's even more preposterous.B) Plus, Dave shares about his moving experiences, as the family relocates closer to the radio station.