Finding Strength In the Lord – 1 Samuel 30:6
How do you respond to distressing situations. When David found himself overwhelmed, he found strength in the Lord, trusting in God.
1 Samuel
Bible studies and devotional readings from 1 Samuel
The Battle is the Lord’s: David and Goliath – 1 Samuel 17:47
When you find yourself engaged in a spiritual battle, remember David’s encounter with Goliath. And know that the battle is the Lord’s, not yours.
The Bitter Fruit of Disobedience – 1 Samuel 4:10-11
The story of Hophni and Phinehas is a sad one. Israel’s spiritual leadership was currupt and the whole nation suffered the fruit of their disobedience.
To Obey is Better than Sacrifice – 1 Samuel 15:22
It is easy to substitute outward forms of worship for the heartfelt obedience that should accompany salvation. But God is more interested in what is inside me than in what I show the world. To obey is better than sitting in a pew on Sunday, singing songs and tossing some money in the plate. If I am not living in obedience to him, then I am wasting my time with the rituals of worship.
Outward Appearances Are Deceiving – 1 Samuel 16:7
All too often we judge a person based on their outward appearances. The problem with this is that outward appearances are often deceiving and can mask the real person hidden within. Look to the heart rather than appearances to determine a person’s worth.