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28th May 2025

05-28-25 part 1: Praising, Praying, and Proclaiming Anchored in Psalm 65

A) Praise with a Purpose

Dr. Spoon opens the reflection in Psalm 65 by reminding us that praise isn’t just a formality—it’s an expectation and an expression of our trust in God’s unwavering faithfulness. David declares, “Praise is awaiting You, O God, in Zion,” and Dr. Spoon unpacks this as a call to live with an “attitude of gratitude.” The Psalmist isn’t praising God because everything looks perfect—he’s praising because he knows God is worthy, trustworthy, and generous, even when circumstances aren’t easy to understand.

B) Vows and Divine Commitment

Dr. Spoon dives into the topic of vows, clarifying that not all vows are condemned in Scripture. The kind of vow David references is a promised deed—a declaration of commitment to honor God—not a manipulative bargain. Dr. Spoon traces these biblical vows from Genesis to Revelation, showing that sincere dedication to the Lord is a response to His provision and grace. David’s vow is to give God what He deserves: glory and reverence. This form of worship is part of why we were created—to glorify God.

C) God Hears, Even When It Feels Silent

In verse 2, David refers to God as the One “who hears prayer.” Dr. Spoon reassures listeners that no matter how it feels, God is always listening. He acknowledges our frustration when prayers don’t seem to be answered on our timeline or in our preferred method, but he reminds us that God’s ways are higher. The key is alignment—prayers answered are those aligned with God’s will, not rooted in selfish ambition. Real prayer follows the model: “Thy will be done,” not “my will be done.”

D) Chosen, Covered, and Content

Dr. Spoon ends with a powerful look at verses 3 and 4, where David speaks of transgressions and atonement. Even when sin prevails, God provides forgiveness and draws people close. Dr. Spoon emphasizes that being chosen by God isn’t something we earned—it’s a divine calling. With that calling comes contentment, because those who are selected, elected, and protected by the King lack nothing. We find satisfaction not in our own strength but in the provision and presence of the Shepherd who leads us.

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David Spoon

David Spoon was born and raised in a Jewish home in Detroit, Michigan. He attended a private Hebrew school called Hillel Hebrew Academy. David was bar mitzvah-ed at the age of thirteen. Not long after, he was involved in drug abuse and trafficking. After hearing the Gospel for the first time at age seventeen, David accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. A few months later, David had a dramatic experience with God. Immediately set free from years of excessive drug use, he committed himself to ministry and to furthering the Kingdom of God.

He attended Arizona Bible College, Northern Arizona University, and Life Pacific College, graduating summa-cum-laude in their Ministry and Leadership program. He also graduated with honors from Regent University with a master’s degree in Theological Studies and earned his Doctor of Ministry degree in Strategic Christian Ministry at Liberty University.

He is one of a few individuals holding ministerial ordinations from three separate denominations: Heritage Free Baptist Organization, 1981; Independent Pentecostal Ministers Association, 1985; and Vineyard Valley Association, 1988. He was also the Chaplain for the Flagstaff Police Department. In addition, David was the senior pastor of Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Flagstaff.

In addition, David started and co-hosted two different live Christian call-in radio talk shows. He hosted the very popular radio show “The David Spoon Experience” on KPRZ 1210 and a show called “To Know Him,” which aired on 88.9 on the F.M. dial-in Temecula, California at 1:00 p.m., Monday through Fridays. He was also the Director of Local Ministry for Salem Media Group in San Diego, California.

David is married to his best friend, Noelle. He has three children and seven grandchildren, plus their two dogs named Levi and Bert. On March 18th, 2019, he started “The David Spoon Experience” in Texas and is growing with his audience of awesome believers and non-believers alike.

He is the President of He Must Increase Ministry, a 501c3 ministry, and is hosting (again) the live daily radio show “The David Spoon Experience” with DJR Broadcasting in KAAM, on the 770 A.M. radio dial. The show is also on various apps and the Internet.

David is a Jewish-Christian, Bapti-Costal, Cal-Minian, Manifold Millennialist.

Just ask him.