1 Samuel ⁽¹⁶⁾

Passage Read: 1 Samuel 9-12 Meditation Verse: 12:14 It is interesting that Samuel places responsibility for walking in God's ways in the hands of the people, not the king. They chose to have a king, and the king would walk with God if they walked…

Passage Read: 1 Samuel 5-8 Meditation Verse: 8:18 A formal government, a king and all he requires for ruling the people, judging them and fighting their battles, eventually becomes a heavy burden on the people. And invariably, the king becomes insensitive to the people and…

Passage Read: 1 Samuel 1-4 Meditation Verse: 2:30 God makes promises to people, but they must honor Him in order to see those promises fulfilled. He will not bless men who treat Him with contempt, even though He has promised to them, to their family…

Passage Read: 1 Samuel 29 - 2 Samuel 1 Meditation Verse: 1 Samuel 30:8 This was a tragedy, especially before they knew they would recover everything. Their city was burned and all their people and goods were plundered. But the Lord promised they would overtake…

Passage Read: 1 Samuel 25-28 Meditation Verse: 25:39 If I am faithful to walk in the Lord's ways, then I can be sure that I never need to take vengeance on those who insult me. The Lord will do it. I need to defend the…