Made for so much more! - Part 2
"The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."(NLT) 1 Samuel 16:7
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Made for so much more! - Part 1
"The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."(NLT) 1 Samuel 16:7
For some reason, I have been wanting to reschedule my schedules ...
Dedication
... days of his life, and no razor will ever be used on his head." (NIV) I Samuel 1:11
It is the time of the year when we often set new targets for ourselves in all aspects of life. We dream big and try ...
Before Victory Comes Defeat
When David had fled and made his escape, he went to Samuel at Ramah and told him all that Saul had done to him. Then he and Samuel went to Naioth and stayed there. Word came to Saul: “David is in Naioth ...
Trusting in God’s Control
... say “The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.” in 1 Samuel 17:37.
We don’t know if David’s prayer to God was ever answered ...
The price too high to pay
... Samuel 24:24
Additional reading: Micah 6:8; Psalm 22:3
Often, the weight of God’s ultimate sacrifice lurks around my thoughts. It provokes a higher level of commitment and a state of re-examination ...
Remember the God of the beginning
... there may be gray areas of battles and struggles (1Samuel 2:6-8, Psalm 139: 1-18). In either way, we are likely to miss the source of all things altogether - God. The one swimming in favour may become ...
The “will never” God
... he met God (Exodus 4:1-9); David had nothing but a sling and stone when he faced Goliath (1 Samuel 17), Joseph had nothing but his name when he was sold into slavery (Genesis 37). His beautiful cloth of ...
Overtaken by blessing
“And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the LORD your God” (ESV) Deuteronomy 28:2
Obedience, the Bible says, is better than sacrifice (1 Samuel 15:22). ...
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good
... of the reasons why God found David a man after His own heart (1 Samuel 13:14) was David's attitude of praise. At the slightest opportunity, even in his darkest hour, David found a reason to be thankful ...
Wait upon the Lord
... example for us. Not waiting for the Lord has terrible consequences. We lose the favor of God like King Saul (1 Samuel 13:1-14). We delay God’s planned blessings for us like the Israelites in the wilderness ...
Be a Jonathan
"Now David said, “Is there still anyone who is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?" (NIV) 2 Samuel 9:1
The story in 2 Samuel 9 is a thrilling one. Mephibosheth ...
Everyone needs an angel
“tell me what I can do to help you,” Jonathan exclaimed. (NLT) 1 Samuel 20:4
Bible reading: 1 Samuel 20, 2 Samuel 1:17-27, 2 Samuel 9, Colossians 3:13
The story of Jonathan and David and their bond ...
What is Your Excuse?
“But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but ...
Paper-thin cut on the soul
... you are too strong and you will never fall (1 Corinthians 10:12). If David, a man after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14; Acts13:22) couldn’t resist naked Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11:2-4), know that you can ...
Trusting in God’s Control
... say “The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.” in 1 Samuel 17:37.
We don’t know if David’s prayer to God was ever answered ...
Understand that He is God
... in me” (Psalm 37:4).
His word says, seek first His kingdom and all other things will He add to you (Matthew 6:33).
Beloved, you are better off obeying God than overworking yourself in futility (1 Samuel ...
The price too high to pay
... Samuel 24:24
Additional reading: Micah 6:8; Psalm 22:3
Often, the weight of God’s ultimate sacrifice lurks around my thoughts. It provokes a higher level of commitment and a state of re-examination ...
He makes Himself mighty through you
... Goliath (1 Samuel 17), the story of Joseph, Jacob’s favourite son (Genesis 37, 39, 40, 41), the story of Esther and Mordecai (the book of Esther) and the healing of the man born blind by Jesus (John 9:1-12) ...
Wait upon the Lord
... example for us. Not waiting for the Lord has terrible consequences. We lose the favor of God like King Saul (1 Samuel 13:1-14). We delay God’s planned blessings for us like the Israelites in the wilderness ...