August 21 Readings

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August 16 1 Samuel 24, Jeremiah 52, Psalm 96.7-10, Romans 15.14-33

August 17 1 Samuel 25, Lamentations 1; Psalms 96.11-13, Romans 16

August 18 1 Samuel 26, Lamentations 2; Psalms 97.1-6, 1 Corinthians 1

August 19 1 Samuel 27, Lamentations 3; Psalms 97.7-12, 1 Corinthians 2

August 20 1 Samuel 28, Lamentations 4; Psalms 98.1-3, 1 Corinthians 3

August 21 1 Samuel 29, Lamentations 5; Psalms 98.4-9, 1 Corinthians 4

August 22 1 Samuel 30, Ezekiel 1; Psalms 99.1-9, 1 Corinthians 5

August 23 1 Samuel 31, Ezekiel 2; Psalms 100.1-5, 1 Corinthians 6



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Today's reading 1Samuel 29
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia Links: 1Samuel 29

In 1Samuel 29 King Achish of the Philsitines decide to send David back to Ziklag. The commanders of the Philstines did not trust the David because of his expolits in killing many Philstines in his military campaign as well as Goliath. David had fled to the Philistines in 1Samuel 27 and stayed with them, pretending to be insane.

Application:
Even when you take refuge with your enemies do not trust you. David found out the hard way. David should have trusted God rather than the Philistines for his safety. God had caused Achish to drive him away from his comfort zone to better things, to become king of Israel and Judah. David could not see this but Gd had a plan for David.

Verses to meditate on:
6 So Achish called David and said to him, "As surely as the LORD lives, you have been reliable, and I would be pleased to have you serve with me in the army. From the day you came to me until now, I have found no fault in you, but the rulers don't approve of you. 7 Turn back and go in peace; do nothing to displease the Philistine rulers."


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August 20 Readings

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August 16 1 Samuel 24, Jeremiah 52, Psalm 96.7-10, Romans 15.14-33

August 17 1 Samuel 25, Lamentations 1; Psalms 96.11-13, Romans 16

August 18 1 Samuel 26, Lamentations 2; Psalms 97.1-6, 1 Corinthians 1

August 19 1 Samuel 27, Lamentations 3; Psalms 97.7-12, 1 Corinthians 2

August 20 1 Samuel 28, Lamentations 4; Psalms 98.1-3, 1 Corinthians 3

August 21 1 Samuel 29, Lamentations 5; Psalms 98.4-9, 1 Corinthians 4

August 22 1 Samuel 30, Ezekiel 1; Psalms 99.1-9, 1 Corinthians 5

August 23 1 Samuel 31, Ezekiel 2; Psalms 100.1-5, 1 Corinthians 6



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Today's reading 1Samuel 28
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In 1Samuel 28, Saul wanted to inquire of the Lord concerning the Philistines who were assembled to fight him. The Lord did not answer him by dreams, or Urim or the prophets. Saul got very desperate and got his servants to get him in touch with the Witch of Endor. This was against the law of God (Leviticus 19.26, 31; 20.6-8; Deuteronomy18-9-14). He saw this vision of Samuel,. who told him that he would die in battle. As prophesied by Samuel, Saul died the next day by commiting suicide.

Witches and sorcerers



Application:
Never, ever, get involved with spirit medium, witchcraft or sorcery, they will be very detrimental to your emotional, physical and spritual well-being!! This was Saul's tragic life spinning out of control. He had such a good start in the race of life. Now he no longer looked to God for wisdom but to a witch.

Verses to meditate on:
16But Samuel replied, "Why ask me if the LORD has left you and has become your enemy? 17The LORD has done just as he said he would. He has taken the kingdom from you and given it to your rival, David. 18The LORD has done this because you did not obey his instructions concerning the Amalekites. 19What's more, the LORD will hand you and the army of Israel over to the Philistines tomorrow, and you and your sons will be here with me. The LORD will bring the entire army of Israel down in defeat." - New living Translation

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August 19 Readings

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August 16 1 Samuel 24, Jeremiah 52, Psalm 96.7-10, Romans 15.14-33

August 17 1 Samuel 25, Lamentations 1; Psalms 96.11-13, Romans 16

August 18 1 Samuel 26, Lamentations 2; Psalms 97.1-6, 1 Corinthians 1

August 19 1 Samuel 27, Lamentations 3; Psalms 97.7-12, 1 Corinthians 2

August 20 1 Samuel 28, Lamentations 4; Psalms 98.1-3, 1 Corinthians 3

August 21 1 Samuel 29, Lamentations 5; Psalms 98.4-9, 1 Corinthians 4

August 22 1 Samuel 30, Ezekiel 1; Psalms 99.1-9, 1 Corinthians 5

August 23 1 Samuel 31, Ezekiel 2; Psalms 100.1-5, 1 Corinthians 6



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Today's reading 1Samuel 27
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In 1Samuel 27 David was convincd that Saul would eventually kill him, He fled to the Achish of the Philstines again. David had a spiritual victory in 1 Samuel 26, but in this chapter he fled to Israel's enemies as refuge. Achish trusted David and thought that he would be his servant for ever. This is a bad situation when you run to the enemies of God for refuge instead of running to God. God still preserve David and kept watch over him.

Application:
David got discouraged and very desperate, he fled to the Philistine for refuge from his enemy Saul. David falters in faith, instead of trusting God for his safety, he went to the very enemy who wanted to destroy Israel. We need to go to the Lord for protection rather than trusting in men, especially wioked men.

Verses to meditate on:
1 But David thought to himself, "One of these days I will be destroyed by the hand of Saul. The best thing I can do is to escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will give up searching for me anywhere in Israel, and I will slip out of his hand."

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August 18 Readings

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August 12 1 Samuel 20, Jeremiah 48, Psalm 94.20-23, Romans 12

August 13 1 Samuel 21, Jeremiah 49, Psalm 95.1-5, Romans 13

August 14 1 Samuel 22, Jeremiah 50, Psalm 95.6-11, Romans 14

August 15 1 Samuel 23, Jeremiah 51, Psalm 96.1-6, Romans 15.1-13

August 16 1 Samuel 24, Jeremiah 52, Psalm 96.7-13, Romans 15.14-33

August 16 1 Samuel 24, Jeremiah 52, Psalm 96.7-10, Romans 15.14-33

August 17 1 Samuel 25, Lamentations 1; Psalms 96.11-13, Romans 16

August 18 1 Samuel 26, Lamentations 2; Psalms 97.1-6, 1 Corinthians 1



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Today's reading 1Samuel 26
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In 1Samuel 26 The Ziphites betrayed David to Saul. Saul sent his men to capture David but David and his men hid from him. David knew where Saul had camped, so he went down with Abishai into Saul's camp. They found Saul asleep. David had another opportunity to kill Saul, yet he spared his life again. David said that Saul's life was in God's hands not his (v. 9-11). They took Saul's water jug and spear which was at Saul's head. Notice God had put everyone in Saul's camp into deep sleep.

David called to Abner, Saul's commander and ask for Saul. He showed him the water jug and the spear. Saul realized that David could have killed him but he spared his life. He told David that he sinned, trying to kill David. Saul went home. We do not know how sincere Saul was but we know that David trusted God to deal with Saul in His own time.


Figure: Ziph
Application:
David had another chance to kill Saul, his mortal enemy. Yet he left vengeance up to God! We know the sincerity of David's heart, how he followed God. David wrote quite a few Psalms asking God to take care of his enemies. These are known as the Imprecatory Psalms

Verses to meditate on:
9 But David said to Abishai, "Don't destroy him! Who can lay a hand on the LORD's anointed and be guiltless? 10 As surely as the LORD lives," he said, "the LORD himself will strike him; either his time will come and he will die, or he will go into battle and perish. 11 But the LORD forbid that I should lay a hand on the LORD's anointed. Now get the spear and water jug that are near his head, and let's go."

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August 17 Readings

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August 12 1 Samuel 20, Jeremiah 48, Psalm 94.20-23, Romans 12

August 13 1 Samuel 21, Jeremiah 49, Psalm 95.1-5, Romans 13

August 14 1 Samuel 22, Jeremiah 50, Psalm 95.6-11, Romans 14

August 15 1 Samuel 23, Jeremiah 51, Psalm 96.1-6, Romans 15.1-13

August 16 1 Samuel 24, Jeremiah 52, Psalm 96.7-13, Romans 15.14-33

August 16 1 Samuel 24, Jeremiah 52, Psalm 96.7-10, Romans 15.14-33

August 17 1 Samuel 25, Lamentations 1; Psalms 96.11-13, Romans 16

August 18 1 Samuel 26, Lamentations 2; Psalms 97.1-6, 1 Corinthians 1



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Today's reading 1Samuel 25
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In 1Samuel 25, David sent some young men to speak to Nabal, Abigail's husband. They were to say that they did not mistreat Nabal's men and sak Nabal to show them some kindness by offering David whatever, he could find for him. Nabal got upset and drove the young men away. He was not showing hospitality that was expected at that time. Nabal's servant went to Abigail who got provisions, food and water, and brought them to David, apologizing for her foolish husband, knowing that David could kill the whole family. Abigail intereceded for Nabal and spared his life. David praised the Lord for Abigail having such wisdom and tact in handling that particular situation. Abigail told Nabal what had happened and within ten days the Lord struck Nabal and he probably died from a stroke. David met his second wife Abigail under God’s intervention and Abigail’s intercession.



Application:
We must learn to be hospitable to people. Sometimes we are rash with strangers and have already prejudge them as been worthless. God took care of Nabal. David was also rash and wanted to kill Nabal. Abigail was a peacemaker and intereceded for her husband Nabal. ABigail was a good example to follow in this situation.



Verses to meditate on:
32 David said to Abigail, "Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel, who has sent you today to meet me. 33 May you be blessed for your good judgment and for keeping me from bloodshed this day and from avenging myself with my own hands.

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August 16 Readings

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August 13 1 Samuel 21, Jeremiah 49, Psalm 95.1-5, Romans 13

August 14 1 Samuel 22, Jeremiah 50, Psalm 95.6-11, Romans 14

August 15 1 Samuel 23, Jeremiah 51, Psalm 96.1-6, Romans 15.1-13

August 16 1 Samuel 24, Jeremiah 52, Psalm 96.7-13, Romans 15.14-33

August 16 1 Samuel 24, Jeremiah 52, Psalm 96.7-10, Romans 15.14-33

August 17 1 Samuel 25, Lamentations 1; Psalms 96.11-13, Romans 16

August 18 1 Samuel 26, Lamentations 2; Psalms 97.1-6, 1 Corinthians 1



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Today's reading 1Samuel 24
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In 1Samuel 24, David had the opportunity to kill Saul, but he turned down the opportunity. He did it God’s way. Compared to Saul who had many opportunities to kill David, he used them. Although Saul was an evil man, David still viewed Saul as God’s servant and his king. God blessed David for waiting on Him and doing it God’s way. In our difficult circumstance, we need to see God's hands controlling the circumstances of our lives and we need to do things God’s way instead of our way.

Application:
David had the opportunity to kill Saul but he did not. He trusted God and left Saul up to god. If we stay in God's will, He will always meet our needs including His protection



Verses to meditate on:
12 May the LORD judge between you and me. And may the LORD avenge the wrongs you have done to me, but my hand will not touch you.

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August 15 Readings

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August 8 1 Samuel 16, Jeremiah 44, Psalm 92.8-13, Romans 9.16-33

August 9 1 Samuel 17, Jeremiah 45, Psalm 93.1-5, Romans 10

August 10 1 Samuel 18, Jeremiah 46, Psalm 94.1-11, Romans 11.1-18

August 11 1 Samuel 19, Jeremiah 47, Psalm 94.12-19, Romans 11.19-36

August 12 1 Samuel 20, Jeremiah 48, Psalm 94.20-23, Romans 12

August 13 1 Samuel 21, Jeremiah 49, Psalm 95.1-5, Romans 13

August 14 1 Samuel 22, Jeremiah 50, Psalm 95.6-11, Romans 14

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Today's reading 1Samuel 23
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In Samuel 23.1-6 Keilah was under attack by the Philistines. David and his men went and saved Keilah from the Philsitines (1-6) Saul pursues David (7—26) Saul knew David and his men were hiding in Keilah. David asked God for counsel and was told to leave Keilah because the citizen would moved form place to place. Notice Jonathan came to David and renew his covenant with him despite the fact that Saul, his father wanted to kill David. (v. 15-16). The Ziphites betrayed David and told Saul where he was hiding. David was always one step ahead of Saul. Why? Because God had a purpose for David. Let us not be discouraged when bad things happen to us (when we are in God’s will).

Application:
If we stay in God's will, He will always meet our needs including His protection

Verses to meditate on:
4 Once again David inquired of the LORD, and the LORD answered him, "Go down to Keilah, for I am going to give the Philistines into your hand."

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August 14 Readings

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August 8 1 Samuel 16, Jeremiah 44, Psalm 92.8-13, Romans 9.16-33

August 9 1 Samuel 17, Jeremiah 45, Psalm 93.1-5, Romans 10

August 10 1 Samuel 18, Jeremiah 46, Psalm 94.1-11, Romans 11.1-18

August 11 1 Samuel 19, Jeremiah 47, Psalm 94.12-19, Romans 11.19-36

August 12 1 Samuel 20, Jeremiah 48, Psalm 94.20-23, Romans 12

August 13 1 Samuel 21, Jeremiah 49, Psalm 95.1-5, Romans 13

August 14 1 Samuel 22, Jeremiah 50, Psalm 95.6-11, Romans 14

August 15 1 Samuel 23, Jeremiah 51, Psalm 96.1-6, Romans 15.1-13


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Today's reading 1Samuel 22
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In 1Samuel 22, (v.1-2) Achish drove him away and David escaped to the cave of Adullam. His brothers and his father’s household supported him. This was when he wrote Psalm 102, when he prays for refuge from his enemies. some warriors joined David including Gadites who had defected to David (In 1Chronicles 12.8-18).. In v. 3-5, at Mizpah, David went to Moab, another enemy of Israel and asked them to let his mother and father stay with him. The king of Moab had allowed it. Sometimes God will even use your enemies to protect you and your loved ones. In v. 6-19 Doeg told Saul that he saw David at Nob. Saul ordered Doeg to kill the priests of Nob! Doeg went and massacred the priests. David heard of the slaughter from Abiathar, a son of Ahimelech. David felt responsible for the deaths of the priest and his family. Psalm 52 was written at this time, the psalm mocked Doeg and warned that God would avenge for the deeds what Doeg had done.

Application:
Wicked men may seem to win for the moment but they will face their destruction in the end. We do not need to afraid of wicked men who seem to prosper God will judge them. Saul met a tragic end to his like as well as Doeg. Be encoraged God is in control.



Figure: the Cave of Adullam

Verses to meditate on:
23 Stay with me; don't be afraid; the man who is seeking your life is seeking mine also. You will be safe with me."


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August 13 Readings

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August 9 1 Samuel 17, Jeremiah 45, Psalm 93.1-5, Romans 10

August 10 1 Samuel 18, Jeremiah 46, Psalm 94.1-11, Romans 11.1-18

August 11 1 Samuel 19, Jeremiah 47, Psalm 94.12-19, Romans 11.19-36

August 12 1 Samuel 20, Jeremiah 48, Psalm 94.20-23, Romans 12

August 13 1 Samuel 21, Jeremiah 49, Psalm 95.1-5, Romans 13

August 14 1 Samuel 22, Jeremiah 50, Psalm 95.6-11, Romans 14

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Today's reading 1Samuel 21
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1Samuel 21 (1-6) David went to Nob, where he met Ahimelech, the priest. David lied and told him that he was on a mission from Saul. He asked him for five loaves of bread, or some food. Ahimelech gave him some consecrated bread from the altar. In 7-9, Doeg the Edomite was also there and he watched David took Goliath’s sword. Psalm 52 was written at that time.
In v. 10-12, he fled to the Philistines in Gath where went to King Achish, the king for protection. David was desperate, he stayed with the Philsitines, knowing that they would not trust him because he had killed Goliath and launched many military campaigns against them. This was when he wrote Psalm 56. In verse 13-15 He pretended to be insane before Achish and his servants. Achish. Psalm 34 is associated with this event. According to the NIV Study Bible, Abimelech was a traditional dynastic name for Achish.

Application:
David took the consecrated bread from Ahimelech the priest. Sometimes even some things that are stated in the Law, must be used for practical use. Jesus and his disciples were criticized for plucking grain and eatinmg it on the Sabbath. They were accused of working on the Sabbath by the Pharisees.

David went to stay with his enemies, and to protect himself, he pretended to be mad. What would you have done if you were in David's position. Apparently David was at a low point in his spiritual life and he trusted his wits instead of God.

Verses to meditate on:
4 But the priest answered David, "I don't have any ordinary bread on hand; however, there is some consecrated bread here—provided the men have kept themselves from women."

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August 12 Readings

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August 9 1 Samuel 17, Jeremiah 45, Psalm 93.1-5, Romans 10

August 10 1 Samuel 18, Jeremiah 46, Psalm 94.1-11, Romans 11.1-18

August 11 1 Samuel 19, Jeremiah 47, Psalm 94.12-19, Romans 11.19-36

August 12 1 Samuel 20, Jeremiah 48, Psalm 94.20-23, Romans 12

August 13 1 Samuel 21, Jeremiah 49, Psalm 95.1-5, Romans 13

August 14 1 Samuel 22, Jeremiah 50, Psalm 95.6-11, Romans 14

August 15 1 Samuel 23, Jeremiah 51, Psalm 96.1-6, Romans 15.1-13


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Today's reading 1Samuel 20
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In 1Samuel 20 (v. 1-17) the friendship deepened between David and Jonathan. Jonathan promised to protect David and warn him of Saul's intention. David and Jonathan made a covenant (v. 16) to each other. In verse 18-23 a plan of warning David was devised to let David know Saul's intention towards David. In verses 24-34, Saul discloses his intention to kill David and even ended throwing a spear at Jonathan to kill his own son! In v. 35-45 Jonathan warned David and the reminded each other of the friendship they had for each other, and reaffirmed the covenant they had made with each other.

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David and Jonathan-Rembrandt

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David and Saul - Gustave Dore

Application: Be careful of jealousy or envy! Saul noticed that the frienship between David and Jonathan deepened. What should we learn from this? Jonathan was a friend to David even though it would cost him the throne. He knew that David would be king one day instead of him. The evil spirit from the Lord does not mean that God have evil spirits rather it meant He ALLOWED evil spirits to control Saul but each time He protected David against Saul. David did not retaliate against Saul. He knew that he would become king one day. He waited on the Lord even though Saul tried to kill him with the spear three times and sent men to kill him at his house. David evaded Saul but did not kill Saul. He left the vengeance up to God to deal with Saul. Rom 12.17-21.
This was what got Saul in trouble. This would lead to attempted murder. We continue to see Saul's heart hardened more and more and he drifted away from God further and further.

Verses to meditate on:
23 So Saul went to Naioth at Ramah. But the Spirit of God came even upon him, and he walked along prophesying until he came to Naioth.

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Today's reading 1Samuel 19
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1Samuel 19
1 Samuel 19 (v. 1-7) Jonathan, Saul's son try to intercede on behalf of David when Saul told him and his servants that he wanted to kill David. Saul finally relented and said that he would not kill David. In v. 8-10, Saul became jealous of David again because an evil spirit from the Lord came upon him. He threw a spear at David while he was playing the harp. At Naioth, Saul sent men to watch David's house and to kill him in the morning. David knew about it and his wife, Michal, helped him to escape. During this time David wrote Psalm 59, a prayer of strength and deliverance from his enemies. In v. 19-24 The men reported to Saul that David was at Naioth. Saul sent men to kill David. On the way to David's house they met a group of prophets prophesying with Samuel as their leader. They ended up prophesying with the prophets. Saul eventually came and end up prophesying as well.




Application: Be careful of jealousy or envy! This was what got Saul in trouble. This would lead to attempted murder. We continue to see Saul's heart hardened more and more and he drifted away from God further and further.

Verses to meditate on:
23 So Saul went to Naioth at Ramah. But the Spirit of God came even upon him, and he walked along prophesying until he came to Naioth.

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Today's reading 1Samuel 18
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1Samuel 18
Jonathan became a close friend of David (verse 1-4). David's influence increased and he became popular. Saul became jealous because the women sang "Saul has slain his thousands and David his tens of thousands. An evil spirit from the Lord came upon Saul. In a fit of rage, Saul hurled a spear at David. David was a good military leader (v.12-17) and Saul became afraid of him (v.17-27). Saul promised Merab, his older daughter to David but later gave her to Adriel. Saul then gave Michal to David to marry. Saul's attitude hardened against David (28-30).



GUERCINO: Saul hurling spear at David

Application: Be careful of jealousy or envy! This was what got Saul in trouble. This would lead to attempted murder. We continue to see Saul's heart hardened more and more and he drifted away from God further and further.

Verses to meditate on:
28 When Saul realized that the LORD was with David and that his daughter Michal loved David, 29 Saul became still more afraid of him, and he remained his enemy the rest of his days.

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Samuel Brings About Transition
Today's reading 1Samuel 17
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In Samuel 17 deals with the killing of Goilath by David. The spiritual lesson to be learnt here was that David went in the strength of the Lord. He had remembered what God did for him, delivering him form the paw of the lion, and the paw of the bear (v. 37). David reasoned with faith that God would deliver him from Goliath. Saul offered him his armor, but David was not used to wearing it. Instead, he used five smooth stones and a sling, and he approached Goliath in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel (v. 45). He struck Goliath on the forehead, he felled facedown, then he killed him with Goliath's sword.

Application: Spiritual lessons to be learnt? Having victory in the Christian Life is done BY GOD's WAY! God is the God of Surprises! David REMEMBERED what God had done for him and he applied that faith to the current situation. God used five small stones, a sling and a shpherd boy (foolish things) of the world to (confound the wise!) defeat Goliath! That day the Israelites had a major victory over the Philistines.

Verses to meditate on:
45 David said to the Philistine, "You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. 46 This day the LORD will hand you over to me, and I'll strike you down and cut off your head. Today I will give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth, and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. 47 All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD's, and he will give all of you into our hands."

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Samuel Brings About Transition
Today's reading 1Samuel 16
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In 1Samuel 16, God chose David the youngest of eight of Jesse's son.

Verses to meditate on: 7 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 man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."

In Verse 14, the Spirit of God had left Saul and was replaced with an evil spirit. Saul was tormented by God. This was done to bring David to play the harp for Saul so that evil spirit would leave.

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Samuel Brings About Transition
Today's reading 1Samuel 15
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1 Samuel 15, with Commentaries, verse by verse

1Samuel 15
In verses 1-3 Samuel told Saul that God wanted to punish the Amakelites for what they did to Israel when they attacked the Israelites when they came from Egypt. Saul was to totally destroy everything that belonged to them. Every living thing was to be killed. Saul and his army attacked the Amakelites and destroyed all the people EXCEPT for King Agag. in verse 9, Saul spared Agag and the BEST of the sheep and cattle. They were unwilling to destroy things that were good or of benefit to them but everything that was despised and weak they totally destroyed. God was grieved and told Samuel that He regretted having made Saul King because he did not follow out His instructions. Samuel was troubled and he cried to God all that night. Samuel was a man of prayer, he must have interceded for Saul. The next day, Saul saw Samuel and LIED and said that he had followed God's instructions. Samuel confronted Saul and said, 'What then is the bleating in my ears? What is the lowing of cattle that I hear?' Saul made up this excuse that the soldiers spared the best of the sheep and the cattle to sacrifice to the Lord. Samuel rebuked him that he, Saul was once small in his own eyes and now he is king of Israel. God gave him specific instructions to completely destroy all the wicked Amakelites. But he did not follow instructions. Saul denied that, he claimed that he followed God's instructions. Saul replied with this: 22 "Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the LORD? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams. 23 For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the evil of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD , he has rejected you as king."
In verse 27, as Samuel turned to leave, Saul caught hold of the hem of his garment and it tore. Saul turned to him and said 28 "The LORD has torn the kingdom of Israel from you today and has given it to one of your neighbors-to one better than you. 29 He who is the Glory of Israel does not lie or change his mind; for he is not a man, that he should change his mind."

Samuel put Agag to death. Samuel mourned for Saul and the Lord was grieved. What a tragedy for Saul. He had such a good start in the race of life but then he failed and his life ended as we see later in a downward spiral. How do you run the race of the Christian life? We have to keep on saying TRUST and OBEY!



DORE DEATH OF AGAG


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Samuel Brings About Transition
Today's reading 1Samuel 14
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In 1 Samuel 14.1-13. Jonathan took the initiative to attack the Philistines without his father, Saul, knowing. Jonathan went out in faith and attacked the Philistines. Jonathan said "Perhaps the Lord will act on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few." His armor-bearer supported Jonathan wholeheartedly and both went in faith and did a surprise attack on the Philistines.

In 1 Samuel 14.14-23, God honored the first attack by Jonathan and his armor-bearer. A panic struck the whole Philistine army. This panic was created by God. The Philistines were killing each other! The Lord rescued Israel that day!

In 1 Samuel 14.24-45, Saul bound the Israelites under an oath, 'Cursed be any man who eats food before evening comes before I have avenged myself on my enemies!' None of the Israelies ate anything that day. The troops had entered the woods and there was honey oozing out. No one dared to eat any. Jonathan did not hear his father made the oath and ate some honey. Someone told him about the oath and Jonathan said that cause trouble for Israel, and if they had eaten they would have felt better and have defeated the Philistines even more. Later in verse 39 when Saul had asked God if they should attack the Philsitines. God did not answer him. This indicated that there was a sin in the camp. The rash oath that Saul gave was broken by Jonathan. Saul realized that he had to kill Jonathan but the troops intervened on Jonathan's behalf and his life was spared. When we are under stress, we should not make rash promises or oaths to God, it can create bad consequences as we see in 1 Samuel 14. We should follow Jesus' advice on making oaths (Matthew 5.33-37). Jesus said that we are not to swear at all!

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Today's reading 1Samuel 13
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SAUL'S FAMILY 1Samuel 13.1,14, 49-51
THE HOUSE OF SAUL 1Chronicles 9.35-44

SAMUEL REBUKE SAUL 1Sam 13.2-15
Saul had three thousand men while the Philistine had three thousand charioteers and six thousand soldiers. This meant Saul was outnumbered by a ratio of three to one. It was understanable that the morale of Saul's men plumetted when they realized that they were outnumbered. Some hid in cabes and thickets while some deserted the army and went to the land of Gad and Gilead. Saul was told to waited for 7 days. After 7 days, still no Samuel. Saul decided to offer a burnt offering! He took the situation in his own hands. Instead of depending on Samuel, God's man, he decided to depend on himself. When Samuel arrived and saw Saul and asked what he was doing, Saul said when he saw the men scattering and that he did not come and the Philistines were assemb.ling at Micmash, he thought that he ought to sought the Lord's favor by offer the burnt offering. Saul rebuked him and told him because of his action he would not establish his kindom forever but will give it to another person (which we know that David would have the kingdom) because the Lord has sought a man after his own heart and appointed him leader of the people. What would you have done if you were Saul? Do we have the patience to wait on the Lord to get things done even when things look rather desperate.

When Samuel had visited Saul Saul only had six hundred men left. The Philistines had a strategy by which they ensure that there was no blacksmiths left in Israel. Israel even had to go to the Philsitines to have their plowshares, mattocks, axes and sickles sharpened! The strategy had work so that only Saul and Jonathan were the only ones who had a sword or spear in his hand.



Application
Samuel rebuked Saul for being disobedient to the Lord. His kingdom was taken away from him.

Verses to meditate upon: 13 "You acted foolishly," Samuel said. "You have not kept the command the LORD your God gave you; if you had, he would have established your kingdom over Israel for all time. 14 But now your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought out a man after his own heart and appointed him leader of his people, because you have not kept the LORD's command."

Saul, King of Israel

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