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Passage Read: 1 Samuel 17-20 Meditation Verses: 17:26-28 Speaking what is true about the Lord and about how we can and should trust Him can make others jealous, especially when they don't have the same faith. David knew God would be with the man who…

What do you look to for assurance that you will enter Christ's kingdom? Is there a one-off event or deed that you did to confirm your salvation? Do you depend on your continued good deeds to assure your place in Heaven? In this passage, a…

Passage Read: 1 Samuel 13-16 Meditation Verse: 15:24 God's appointed leader is expected to lead according to God's commands. He is not supposed to listen to his people, but to lead them. He should consider their needs and weaknesses, rather than make rash curses as…

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…