Psalm: 37:1-18 Meditation: 1 KingsSolomon, like his father David before him, knew from a young age the plans his father and God had for him. How can someone whose nickname means Beloved of God fall so far away and not care about the consequences of his actions? Like King Saul, Solomon tried to thwart God’s …
Tag: Saul
Sunday, July 24
Psalm: 24 Meditation: 2 SamuelAt Saul’s death, David is not but insisted on mourning the loss of Saul and especially Jonathan, Saul’s son. Jonathan’s nature (selfless and protective of David at his own peril) is a great example of a life well lived for God. Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46 New Testament: …
Thursday, July 21
Psalm: 50 Meditation: 1 SamuelSaul, like many others, only wanted God’s input when he wanted it. After God rejected Saul, the silence from all sources became overwhelming. Saul violated God’s laws by seeking out a medium that gives him the bad news that he, his sons, and his army would lose the next day. Gospel: …
Monday, July 18
Psalm: 41 Meditation: 1 SamuelDavid’s willpower is amazing as not only did he pass on an opportunity to eliminate his enemy but stopped his men from doing this also. Saul later acknowledges this himself while in a rare mindset of humility. Gospel: Mark 4:1-20 New Testament:Acts 13:44-52Old Testament: 1 Samuel …
Friday, July 15
Psalm: 31 Meditation: 1 SamuelDavid is on the run, having no provisions or weapons with him. Evading Saul’s soldiers and spies, he convinces a High Priest to provide him with Holy bread and a weapon. David then leaves Israel and goes to the Philistine stronghold of Gath, the home city of Goliath, where he feigns …
Tuesday, July 12
Psalm: 26 Meditation: 1 SamuelAnyone that believes that God should always take immediate action against sin will find this passage problematic. Even after God tells Saul he will be removed from the kingship and ends the possibility of a Saul-led dynasty, God continues to let the people suffer under their king’s madness for another thirty …
Wednesday, July 6
Psalm: 119:1-24 Meditation: 1 SamuelThe people were afraid of Samuel, but Samuel was afraid of Saul and his temper. God had rejected Saul as king because of his actions and had chosen David as the new king of Israel. Even as Samuel makes his way through all of David’s brothers, trying to locate God’s chosen, …
Sunday, July 3
Psalm: 146 Meditation: 1 SamuelWhat makes someone guilty? Can we gain favor with men and maybe God by making a rash oath? Once again, Saul is creating problems for himself, his son, and his people because of his pride and desires. Jonathan’s unknowing violation of his father’s oath shows how foolish and costly a lack …
Thursday, June 30
Psalm: 132 Meditation: 1 SamuelWe can ignore Saul taking credit for his victories, but his placing the mood of the people over following God’s commands led him to sin by practicing rituals that were set aside for priests. As punishment for this Saul’s family would not create a dynasty and his heir, Jonathan (who probably …
Friday, June 24
Psalm: 102 Meditation: 1 SamuelWhat happens when God lets people have, not what they need, but what they want even though He has told them that they do not need it? Saul looked the part of a future leader but all too soon would fail in following God’s commands. The Israelites would begin to suffer …
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