by gatzntmy | Aug 14, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 2 Samuel 2, in which David is anointed king of Judah, Ishbosheth was made king over Israel, and there was war between Israel and Judah. Today I considered that sometimes you only get part of your blessing until you are ready to handle the full blessing. I...
by gatzntmy | Aug 13, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 2 Samuel 1, in which David and his men receive the news of Saul’s death. David laments Saul and Jonathan’s deaths, especially Jonathan. Today I considered that God has us experience both victory/joy and grief/sorrow in our lives. Victory to Grief David...
by gatzntmy | Aug 12, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 1 Samuel 31, about Israelites killed at Gilboa and the death of Saul and his sons. Today I considered that even if the leader is gone, brave men will sometimes step up to do what they can. Valiant Men Still Alive The enemy won the battle but brave men...
by gatzntmy | Aug 9, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 1 Samuel 30, in which David smites the Amalekites that took their families away. Today I considered that leaders should think of others when they obtain great gain, especially those that ministered to them. Loss to Gain David and his men came home to the...
by gatzntmy | Aug 8, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 1 Samuel 29, in which the Philistines dismiss David from fighting against Israel. Today I considered that even distrust can protect God’s anointed. Protection From Distrust Some of the Philistines knew not to trust David and it protected him from joining...
by gatzntmy | Aug 7, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 1 Samuel 28, in which the Philistines gather to fight Israel and Saul consults the woman at Endor. Today I considered that disobedience can cause you to lose your blessing and sometimes your life. Despair at the Coming Loss A king knows he will lose a...
