Ephesians 1:15-23. After Paul lays out the spiritual blessings in Christ, he flows into a prayer that they might grasp these high truths. He prays they would see the hope of God’s calling, the glory of the inheritance and the greatness of His power expressed towards them. May we also pray this prayer for each […]
1 Samuel 30:11-31. David pursues the Amalekites and recovers all that was taken. He then evenly divides the spoils of the victory among his men and give gifts to several towns in Judah. We find valuable lessons regarding the equal value of every member of the body and the church culture of grace. Additionally we […]
1 Sam 30:1-10. When God’s hand of discipline was extended towards David in Ziklag, he is brought to the lowest point in his life to that point and a place of great distress. However, this affliction had the desired affect as we read that David then encouraged himself in the Lord His God and prays […]
1 Samuel 28:1-25. When Saul seeks the Lord, but gets no answer, he resorts to seeking out a medium for guidance. Samuel’s spirit comes forth to foretell Saul’s tragic end in battle. Saul’s downfall and pitiful end is a sober warning for us all to keep our hearts tender before God each day.
1 Samuel 23:1-29. When David “enquired of the Lord”, he was not asking for “something”, but simply seeking guidance and direction. He wanted to know and follow God’s will. This portion gives us great lessons for our own journey on what it means to seek God’s will and enquire of Him.
