by gatzntmy | Jul 4, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 1 Samuel 4, in which Israel was defeated by the Philistines who took the Ark of the Covenant, and Eli and his sons died. Today I considered that multiple losses can impact a person’s health and God warned about something major coming at the time of Eli’s...
by gatzntmy | Jul 3, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 1 Samuel 3, in which the Lord calls Samuel by name. Today I considered that even as a child we can listen to God so that we continue to hear from God. God Called God called the child, he listened and became a prophet (1 Samuel 3:1-21). The child Samuel...
by gatzntmy | Jul 2, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read Samuel 2, in which Hannah’s prayer tells of God’s goodness and might, the sons of Eli are committing wickedness and God’s prophecy of doom to Eli’s line. Today I considered the trust Hannah placed in God protecting her child and loosing blessings we do...
by gatzntmy | Jul 1, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 1 Samuel 1, in which Hannah’s answered prayer resulted in Samuel’s birth and Samuel’s dedication to the service of the Lord. Today I considered the heart of a mother to love both her child and God enough that she gave her toddler into the service of the...
by gatzntmy | Jun 28, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read Joshua 24, in which Israel renews the covenant with God. Today I considered that seeing the miracles and might of God can bring someone to follow the Lord all their days. Seeing Is Believing The Israelites following God during the miracles were reminded...
by gatzntmy | Jun 27, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read Joshua 23, in which Joshua is old and addresses Israel concerning following God. Today I considered that they would have continued to grow and expand if they followed God. Follow God and Expand Joshua told them to follow God and expand their territory or...
