Thoughts from my personal time with God.
David said to the priest Abiathar son of Ahimelech, “Bring me the ephod,” and Abiathar brought it to him. 8 David asked the Lord, “Shall I go after those raiders? And will I catch them?”
He answered, “Go after them; you will catch them and rescue the captives.”
How long had it been since David consulted God last? May I remain ever close to you, Father – even in a foreign land.…
1 Samuel 30:7 – 31:* // Read More »
At once Saul fell down and lay stretched out on the ground, terrified by what Samuel had said. …Saul and his officers… left that same night.
Saul finally comes to realize that his entire life has been a complete failure – much like my professional life. Does something else remain for me before I pass from the scene, Lord?
…The five Philistine kings marched out with their units of a hundred and of a thousand men; David and his men marched in the rear with King Achish.
1 Samuel 28:20 – 30:6 Read More »
“What does it look like?” he asked.
“It’s an old man coming up,” she answered. “He is wearing a cloak.”
Then Saul knew that it was Samuel, and he bowed to the ground in respect.
Saul no doubt appeared old but still in the prime of life – 60 maybe? A time since passed for me…
…Samuel said to Saul, “Why have you disturbed me?
1 Samuel 28:14 – 19 Read More »
When Saul saw the Philistine army, he was terrified
In the French translation: he “trembled like a leaf”. Especially in those decisive moments in life, Father, strengthen me with your strength (Psalm 138:1-3).
……he asked the Lord what to do. But the Lord did not answer him at all, either by dreams or by the use of Urim and Thummim or by prophets.
1 Samuel 28:3 – 13 Read More »
…David said to himself, “One of these days Saul will kill me. The best thing for me to do is to escape to Philistia. Then Saul will give up looking for me… So… David and his men settled there in Gath with their families. …When Saul heard that David had fled to Gath, he gave up trying to find him.
1 Samuel 27:1 – 28:2 Read More »
David took the spear and the water jar from right beside Saul’s head, and he and Abishai left.
That lance was Saul’s security blanket. May you be forever mine, Lord (Psalm 91:1-2).
…“…they have driven me out from the Lord’s land to a country where I can only worship foreign gods. Don’t let me be killed on foreign soil, away from the Lord.”
Abigail bowed down to the ground and said, “I am his servant, ready to wash the feet of his servants.”
The most menial of tasks: no doubt an appropriate formula to use in such circumstances. Please help me Lord to improve my social etiquette.
David had married Ahinoam from Jezreel, and now Abigail also became his wife.
As for me, I will not be leaving any descendants.…
1 Samuel 25:50 – 26:8 Read More »
“If anyone should attack you and try to kill you, the Lord your God will keep you safe, as someone guards a precious treasure. As for your enemies, however, he will throw them away, as someone hurls stones with a sling.”
May you guard me as a precious treasure, Father.
…“…when the Lord has done all the good things he has promised you and has made you king of Israel, then you will not have to feel regret or remorse, sir, for having killed without cause or for having taken your own revenge.”
1 Samuel 25:29 – 39 Read More »
David’s men went back to him and told him what Nabal had said. “Buckle on your swords!” he ordered, and they all did. David also buckled on his sword and left with about four hundred of his men, leaving two hundred behind with the supplies.
Ouch. When did this technology come to the Israelites (1 Samuel 13:19-22)? I once thought that it was when David sejourned in the Philistine controlled territories (1 Samuel 27:1-4) but that came later…
…One of Nabal’s servants said to Nabal’s wife Abigail, “Have you heard?
1 Samuel 25:12 – 28 Read More »
…Saul said, “…How often does someone catch an enemy and then let him get away unharmed?”
Surprising. In however many years that remain for me here, Lord, may I do surprising things.
“Now I am sure that you will be king of Israel and that the kingdom will continue under your rule.”
Frustrating. So why didn’t Saul respond accordingly and avoid all the needless suffering that was to follow?!…
1 Samuel 24:20 – 25:11 Read More »