A Longing Fulfilled Proverbs 13:12 – Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is like a tree of life. Sarah laughed. Nursing a child born to herself and Abraham in their old age was a promise only God could fulfill. And He fulfilled it at a time in their lives when itContinue reading “A Longing Fulfilled”
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David at Ziklag, Saul at Endor
David at Ziklag, Saul at Endor 1 Samuel 27:1 – David told himself, “One of these days I’ll perish by Saul’s hand. There is nothing better for me to do than to escape to Philistine territory. Saul will give up searching for me anymore within the borders of Israel, so I’ll escape from him.” 2Continue reading “David at Ziklag, Saul at Endor”
Death of Samuel
Death of Samuel 1 Samuel 25:1 – Samuel died and all Israel assembled to mourn for him. They buried him at his home in Ramah. The entire nation came together to mourn for Samuel. That was one well-attended funeral, possibly rivaling some of the most well-attended funerals in history. Samuel had served the Lord hisContinue reading “Death of Samuel”
Saul Among Prophets Again
Saul Among Prophets Again 1 Samuel 19:22 – Then Saul himself went to Ramah, and he arrived at the large well that is in Secu. He asked, “Where are Samuel and David?” Someone replied, “They’re at Naioth in Ramah.” 23 – Saul went to Naioth in Ramah, and the Spirit of God came on himContinue reading “Saul Among Prophets Again”
The Lord Sees the Heart
The Lord Sees the Heart 1 Samuel 16:4 – Samuel did what the LORD said and went to Bethlehem. The elders of the town came out to meet him trembling, and said, “May your coming be in peace.” 5 – He said, “Peace, I’ve come to sacrifice to the LORD. Consecrate yourselves and come withContinue reading “The Lord Sees the Heart”
The Amalek Test
The Amalek Test 1 Samuel 15:1 – Samuel told Saul, “The LORD sent me to anoint you king over his people, Israel. Now listen to the words of the LORD. 2 – This is what the LORD of Heavenly Armies says: ‘I’ll punish Amalek for what he did to Israel, when he set himself againstContinue reading “The Amalek Test”
King Saul’s Test
King Saul’s Test 1 Samuel 13:11 – Samuel said, “What have you done?” Saul replied, “When? I saw that the people were scattering from me, that you didn’t come at the appointed time, and that the Philistines were assembling at Michmash. 12 – I thought, ‘The Philistines will come down against me at Gilgal butContinue reading “King Saul’s Test”
Looking for a King
Looking for a King 1 Samuel 9:17 – When Samuel saw Saul, the LORD told him, “Here is the man I told you about. This man will rule over my people.” 18 – As Saul approached Samuel in the middle of the gate, he said, “Please tell me where the seer’s house is.” verse 19Continue reading “Looking for a King”
No King but Jesus!
No King but Jesus! 1 Samuel 8:4 – All the elders of Israel gathered together, and came to Samuel at Ramah. 5 – They told him, “Look, you’re old, and your sons don’t follow your example. So appoint a king to govern us like all the other nations.” verse 6 – Samuel was displeased whenContinue reading “No King but Jesus!”
Ebenezer
Ebenezer 1 Samuel 7:3 – Then Samuel told the whole house of Israel, “If you’re returning to the LORD with all your heart, then remove the foreign gods and the Ashtaroth from among you, direct your hearts back to the LORD, and serve him only. Then he will deliver you from the control of theContinue reading “Ebenezer”
Where two are gathered 