5 August 2011 – A servant’s heart

1 Samuel 11-16 These chapters talk about how Saul has “lost” his anointing as Israel’s king and one could find many references useful for believers, one of which was “to obey is better than sacrifice” in 1 Sam 15:22. What I found really inspiring and interesting was in 1 Sam 14:7, the willingness of Jonathan’s [...]

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4 August 2011 – God’s faithfulness

1 Samuel 7-10 As I read these chapters, I thought about God’s faithfulness to a nation which is unfaithful.  Israelites have been unfaithful to God, running after and worshipping idols as soon as they are in safety; looking up to their neighbouring nations rather than to God for their worth.  But yet, God never forsakes [...]

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1 Samuel 3 – 6 Chapter 3 talks about the correct response to God’s voice – “speak, for your servant is listening.” Contrast that to the rest of Israel – Israelites have not listened, nor do they remember.  Well, they do remember when they are in trouble!  See in 1 Sam 4:3, “let us bring [...]

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