1 Samuel 17:38 New International Version (NIV) Then Saul dressed David in his own tunic. He put a coat of armor on him and a bronze helmet on his head. For Meditation I find it comical. King Saul has the armor he trusts. He has won many victories in it; even against the Philistines. But not … Continue reading Fight In the Right Armor
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The Language of Encouragement
1 Samuel 23:17 New International Version “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “My father Saul will not lay a hand on you. You will be king over Israel, and I will be second to you. Even my father Saul knows this.” For Encouragement “Don’t be afraid.” The language of encouragement the Lord has spoken to announce His … Continue reading The Language of Encouragement
Be Encouraged
1 Samuel 23:16 New International Version And Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh and helped him find strength in God. For Encouragement David and his men had fought to save Keilah from the Philistines (1 Sam. 23:1-6). Saul misread the situation, thinking the Lord had imprisoned David in Keilah, a fortified city, for him … Continue reading Be Encouraged
The Folly of Acting Without God
1 Samuel 4:3 New International Version (NIV) When the soldiers returned to camp, the elders of Israel asked, “Why did the Lord bring defeat on us today before the Philistines? Let us bring the ark of the Lord’s covenant from Shiloh, so that He may go with us and save us from the hand of our enemies.” For Meditation God … Continue reading The Folly of Acting Without God