by gatzntmy | Aug 1, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 1 Samuel 24, in which David spares Saul’s when Saul went into a cave to relieve himself and Saul went home. Today I considered that Saul was still anointed even though he acted with evil intentions toward David. Not everyone that has been anointed acts...
by gatzntmy | Jul 31, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 1 Samuel 23, in which David goes to Keilah to fight the Philistines but has to leave to avoid Saul. Today I considered that saving someone does not mean they will protect you, and God can hide you or help you avoid your enemies. Not Trusting the Saved...
by gatzntmy | Jul 30, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 1 Samuel 22, in which David’s flight from Saul continues with family and others joining him in Adullam. Ahimelech’s son also joined David’s group after Saul had Ahimelech’s family killed. Today I considered that sometimes when we are fleeing we also need...
by gatzntmy | Jul 29, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 1 Samuel 21, in which David visits Ahimelech asking for food and weapons, and then David escapes to Gath, Philistine territory, and acted crazy out of fear. Today I considered that even the man after God’s own heart acted out of character because of fear....
by gatzntmy | Jul 26, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 1 Samuel 20, in which David and Jonathan renew their covenant, agree to find out the truth, and grieve at parting. Today I considered that true friends find out and warn each other about danger. A Friend’s Warning David went to his true friend Jonathan to...
by gatzntmy | Jul 25, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 1 Samuel 19, in which Saul tries to kill David but David was protected by love and God’s power. Today I considered that the love of others can offer safety and God can use unexpected things to protect us. Protected By Love and God’s Power Saul wanted...
