1 Sam 8:1-22. We are always free to make our own decisions and go our own way, but consequences may come with it. God is available to lead us and will give us sober warnings, but we are free to make our own choices. May we respond with humility and faith and trust His plan […]
1 Samuel 6:1-21. The cows, yoked up to the Ark and contrary to their nature, went straight ahead, not turning to the left of right. Likewise, when we are “yoked up to His presence”, as spiritual-filled believers, we find an overriding power in play. Rather than living under the dominion of our natural base appetites, […]
1 Sam 5:1-12. The key to overcoming idolatry and the flesh is through the presence of God. If our “temple” is filled with his presence as Spirit-filled believers, then the idols fall and we can grow in experiencing an overcoming life. Do not focus on the idols, but look to ensure that the Ark is […]
1 Sam 4:1-22. It was clearly time for Israel to seek the Lord to be right with Him once more, but the elders of Israel rather decided to put their trust in the Ark, like a religious good luck charm. Because of their misplaced trust and presumption, they suffered great defeat once again. Why might […]
1 Samuel 3:1-21. How does God speak to us today? Can we also mistaken God’s voice for something else? What can we learn from the call of Samuel? The Lord calls and speaks directly to Samuel for the first time giving him his first prophecy. From then on none of Samuel’s words fell to the […]