Tag Archives: Encouragement

As prophesied by the spirit of Samuel in EnDor, King Saul was at the end of his life. The mortally-wounded king would soon fall on his sword after being defeated in battle. 2 Then the Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons. And the Philistines killed Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua, Saul’s sons. 3 The battle became fierce againstContinue reading “Suffering vs. Judgment – 1 Samuel 31”

King Saul’s jealous scheming against David even impacted his choice for David’s promised spouse. 20 Now Michal, Saul’s daughter, loved David. And they told Saul, and the thing pleased him. 21 So Saul said, “I will give her to him, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him.” ThereforeContinue reading “A Spouse from Heaven – 1 Samuel 25”

Abigail found herself in a bad partnership with husband Nabal, one that was not of her own making. She returned home after a successful mission to turn away the wrath of David that was incited by her husband’s insults.  She accomplished this with a gift of hospitality for David’s men and a gentle reminder toContinue reading “A Bad Partnership – 1 Samuel 25”

“Sin will take you farther than you want to go, keep you longer than you want to stay, and cost you more than you want to pay.” ― Ravi Zacharias King Saul had totally given up on God, and become totally obsessed with discovering the whereabouts of his divinely-appointed replacement, David, so that he could putContinue reading “Sin Will Take You Farther – 1 Samuel 22”

David was facing extreme anxiety on the run from the murderous King Saul. As David sought the protection of the Lord, he as likely aware of a prayer Moses had offered years earlier, as recorded in the book of Exodus. 13 Now therefore, I pray, if I have found grace in Your sight, show me now Your way,Continue reading “God’s Presence – 1 Samuel 21-22”

“There is but a step between me and death.” Certainly, this was the case months earlier as David stepped towards the advancing Goliath to sling a stone towards his forehead.  But now David was running to escape another foe, King Saul, who, in defense of his throne, defied God to now seek to kill David.Continue reading “Numbering Our Days – 1 Samuel 20”

God’s choice to replace King Saul on the throne, the young David, quickly encountered a new enemy – King Saul himself.  2 So Jonathan told David, saying, “My father Saul seeks to kill you. Therefore please be on your guard until morning, and stay in a secret place and hide. 1 Samuel 19:2 (NKJV) Saul quickly went fromContinue reading “The Opposition – 1 Samuel 18-19”

Young David did not mince words as he bravely confronted the Philistine’s blasphemous champion, Goliath, who had terrified Israel with his fearsome threats each morning and evening. 45 Then David said to the Philistine (Goliath), “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the nameContinue reading “The Battle is the Lord’s – 1 Samuel 17”

The Philistines were back, and this time they brought a secret weapon. 4 And a champion went out from the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, from Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span… 8 Then he stood and cried out to the armies of Israel, and said to them, “Why have you come out to line up for battle? Am IContinue reading “A Giant Threat – 1 Samuel 17”