by gatzntmy | Jul 12, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 1 Samuel 10, in which Saul is anointed by Samuel and Saul becomes king of Israel. Today I considered that even when people get what they ask for, some will still be unhappy. Saul Becoming King and the Reactions Saul becomes king with mixed reactions from...
by gatzntmy | Jul 11, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 1 Samuel 9, in which Samuel meets Saul because Saul was looking for some donkeys. Today I considered that sometimes God uses other things to get us where he wants us to go. Mission Found, Instead of Donkeys Saul is looking for something else when Samuel...
by gatzntmy | Jul 10, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 1 Samuel 8, in which Israel demands a king even after Samuel’s warnings. Today I considered that sometimes we know the bad consequences to our actions but still want to do what we want to do. Warned of Being Imprisoned By Our Actions The people wanted to...
by gatzntmy | Jul 9, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 1 Samuel 7, in which the Ark of the Lord resided in Kirjathjearim and the Philistines were defeated at Mizpah because God headed Samuel’s prayer. Today I considered that God cares about how we act towards Him and about whom we have as spiritual leaders....
by gatzntmy | Jul 8, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 1 Samuel 6, in which the Philistines returned the Ark of the Lord to Israel. Today I considered that the Philistines and the men of Bethshemesh did not know how to or have the authority to take care of the Ark of the Lord, so they sent it elsewhere. Ark...
by gatzntmy | Jul 5, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 1 Samuel 5, in which the Philistines move the ark and death and disease is their consequence. Today I considered God was fighting for the Israelites and showing His might without any Israelites being present. Not Wanting What They Took and God’s...