by gatzntmy | Jul 17, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 1 Samuel 13, in which Samuel rebukes Saul for making a burnt offering to the Lord and Saul’s small army did not have regular weapons. Today I considered that while waiting we can’t let fear or anything else lead us to sin before God’s plan occurs. Lost...
by gatzntmy | Jul 16, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 1 Samuel 12, in which Samuel addresses the people about wanting a king. Today I considered that many times we want someone to lead us but God is who should lead us. Wanting a King Their spiritual leader explained what God had done versus the Israelites...
by gatzntmy | Jul 15, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 1 Samuel 11, in which the Ammonites were defeated by Saul and the children of Israel. Today I considered that sometimes leaders are created because of a crisis or confirmed because of a crisis. Crisis Confirms A King A crisis with possible war led to the...
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...
