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...
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...
