The Enemy Can Be Very Intimidating
on January 27th, 2019
Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and assembled at Sokoh in Judah…Saul and the Philistines assembled and camped in the valley of Elah and drew up their battle lines to meet the Philistines…A champion named Goliath who was from Gath came out of the Philistine camp... His height was six cubits and a span (over nine feet). He had a bronze helmet on his head and wore a coat of scale a... Read More
It’s All About The Heart
on January 26th, 2019
When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and thought, “Surely, the LORD’s anointed stands here before the LORD.”But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”Then Jesse called Abinadab and had him pass in front of Samuel. But... Read More
Can You Believe This?
on January 25th, 2019
The LORD said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons to be king.”But Samuel said, “How can I go? If Saul hears about it, he will kill me.”The LORD said, “Take a heifer with you and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the LORD.’ Invite ... Read More
Elements Of A Fall
on January 24th, 2019
When Samuel reached him, Saul said, “The LORD bless you! I have carried out the LORD’s instructions.” But Samuel said, “What then is this bleating of sheep in my ears? What is this lowing of cattle that I hear? Saul answered, “The soldiers brought them from the Amalekites; they spared the best of the sheep and cattle to sacrifice them to the LORD your God, but we totally destroyed the rest. “Enoug... Read More
A Monument of Dishonor
on January 23rd, 2019
Samuel said to Saul, “I am the one the LORD sent to anoint you king over his people Israel; so listen now to the message from the LORD. This is what the LORD Almighty says. I will punish the Amalekites for what they did when they waylaid them as they came out of Egypt. Now go, attack the Amalekites and totally destroy all that belongs to them.Do not spare them; put to death men, and women, childre... Read More
God Can Save By Many Or By Few
on January 22nd, 2019
One day, Jonathan son of Saul said to his young armor-bearer, “Come, let’s go over to the Philistine outpost on the other side.” But he did not tell his father…Jonathan said to his young armor-bearer, “Come, let’s go over to the outpost of those uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will act in our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.”“Do all you have in mind,”... Read More