In our world today, there are many people who receive no recognition, who never get their names published nor hear the applause of others. He never figured that his continued willfulness and stubborn pride would eventually cost him his honor, his family, his friends, his influence for good, and his fellowship with God. The Word of God is sweeter than the honeycomb.— Luscious to the sanctified taste; enlightening to the dimming eyes; strength-giving to the weary. The Apostle bade his converts put off the old man, “which is corrupt, according to the deceitful lusts,” and to put on the new man “which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness”; to put off anger, wrath, and malice, whilst they put on mercy, humility, and meekness. The young men searched for many days but couldn't find the animals. -- Anon. He would remember that he had been brought through worse trials; and surely He who had helped him against Goliath and Saul would not fail him against the Amalekites. My Wisdom, and my All.-- Bonar An enemy becomes a friend. How wonderful that David kept such a high ideal amid such comrades! The miner sees by the candle he carries on his forehead. All rights reserved). The difference between the two may be briefly summarized in this, that the one counts sin a folly and regrets its consequences; whilst the other regards sin as a crime done against the most Holy God, and regrets the pain given to Him. There must be nothing between us and God, if we are to walk together, and enjoy fellowship with the Father, and with His Son, Jesus Christ. And love your offenders with prayer. Come give Him thy heart. In the end, he took his own life after a shameful defeat by the Philistines (31:4-5). We are reminded of a parallel in the life of Peter. God also saw the people in a mountain area of Haiti, in the early 1940s, who were living in poverty and spiritual bondage and voodooism. Maybe we think that we’re not smart enough, not equipped enough, or don’t have enough money. Perhaps the enemy has been vexing you sorely; or there is an unrealized hope, an unfulfilled purpose in your life; or, perchance, the Lord seems to have forgotten you. The question was not what evil he had done, but the good he had failed to do. As a result, the man had the privilege of chatting with President Reagan for about 15 minutes. His youthfulness did not measure up to the age and stature of his older brother Eliab (1 Samuel 16:6). He had not learned to obey the commandment of the Lord: how could he rule? O God, make me one of those rarest of souls --Gustafson He would wait for God to remove Saul from the throne. One sin becomes two when it is defended. We need to winnow our words before God; not content with using the expressions of penitence, unless we are very sure that they bear the mint-mark of heaven, and deserve the Master’s Beatitude, “Blessed are they that morn, for they shall be comforted.”, When sin is humbly confessed, the Savior assures us: “Thy sins, which are many, are forgiven thee; go in peace.” “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”. ... 2013. asked Plumb. There are seven or eight of these double knocks in Scripture: Simon, Simon; Saul, Saul; Abraham, Abraham. The Philistines were in full flight. Trust God and start doing something about it. How much more do we need to “pray without ceasing”! Although Mark 9:41 applies primarily to showing kindness to believers in Christ, we know that we are to "do good to all" (Galatians 6:10) and even give our enemy a drink (Romans 12:20). First impressions can mislead us, Those nimble fingers flew along the seams, because love inspired them. —Anon. How great the encouragement to Israel—to know that God could defend His superiority! It's a lesson we see clearly when David refused to take King Saul's life, even though the king was trying to kill him (1 Samuel 24). While thinking about such a collection of castoffs, I recalled something I had read in the book of 1 Samuel. Blessed are they who are glad to have time to spare for God, and who shake off all worldly hindrances. He lost it all. One day you'll receive your reward. A cave of despair brought on by grief or illness? —Sper And this gave men confidence in him. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee. Reprinted by permission. Does it induce us to leave the comfortable bed and step into the cold? They felt too small and unequipped to handle the giant Goliath and his fighting skills. It was a noble act of Jonathan. David’s Restraint Devotional. --DJD The wrongs that come from enemy or friend. © 2019 - StudentDevos Devotions for Youth and Teenagers, Youth Devotional - Every Teenager's Guide To Successful Friendships, Youth Group Discussion Questions - Why You Shouldn't Compromise, When you side with God, you know that God will fight for you – @studentdevos, Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Ephesians 4:25, Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Hebrews 2:10, Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Galatians 5:22, Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Galatians 5:23, Why You Shouldn’t Compromise, Even in the Smallest Ways. Let God refine your gold; Encounter God Here. When you turn green with envy you are ripe for trouble. He waits to give us the spirit of Sonship: so that we may ever be conscious of His Fatherhood, and look up into His face in the garden of Gethsemane, and on the Mount of Transfiguration alike, calling Him Abba, Father. they shouted. We may discover what they are by considering what we cling to most; what we find hard to let go, even into the hands of Christ. November 1857. He waited too long to discipline his sons, and when he did try to restrain them his rebuke was so weak that they paid no attention. What a wonderful gift we give by standing faithfully with a friend in need! So let's dedicate them to Him, Christ's love and care cannot be spent— Moreover the Lord will deliver Israel also with thee into the hands of the Philistines” (r. v.). If there is no taste for the written Word, it may be assumed that the living Word has not been enthroned in the heart; for where He reigns supreme, there is a longing for the food which alone can fit us for the Christian life. We were told that a man once lived there whose life was so saintly that his street became known as "that godly man's street." This happened not just once, but half a dozen times! Who gets our kids? All rights reserved), O help me, Lord, to be afraid But God knows what we're going through-- —Sper It may be the result of a bad experience. He knew that even as doors were being slammed in his face, another door was open to him--the door of intercessory prayer. Then God sent His Son Jesus to deliver us. Hemmed in by his circumstances and smothered by danger, he turned to God for help. It was well that these men did not wait for others to act. You never know how many lives will be influenced by your decision. There is a story of a little four-year-old boy whose Mom was getting him ready for his first sleep-over at a friend’s house. Then he added, "I guess it worked." There is incredible encouragement and power when two people are allied in life. Her prayer was finally answered, and her heart overflowed with joy (2:1-10). But the people wanted a king such as the pagan nations around them had (1 Samuel 8:5). "As long as he lives he shall be lent to the Lord." Over sin and death and hell.-- Bliss James said, "The wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy" (3:17). And Saul hearkened unto the voice of Jonathan. —Mart De Haan (Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. In 1 Samuel we read how David was being hunted by King Saul. He could have killed him fairly easily and yet didn’t. Soft and healing and wide; This was Christ’s perpetual protest against the Pharisees. And show to them His love.-- Sper. All her woman’s art and wit were put into the garment, her one idea and ambition being to make something which should be not only useful, but becoming. KJV David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. Reprinted by permission. Circumstances seemed to favor it.— Of all the scores of caves in the neighborhood, the king had happened to choose the very one, in the dark recesses of which David and his men were sheltering. Releasing our children to the Lord and His will for their lives demands great faith. How blest are those who persevere If they had left this act of reparation for Abner, or Ish-bosheth, it would never have been done. We cannot help these things, they are part of the sad heritage of the Fall; but we may often take up the cause of a misunderstood man, and at the risk of losing our own reputation, and diverting to ourselves some of the odium which attaches to him, we may stand as his sponsors. You might be facing a situation or problem that seems huge. What David said of the sword of Goliath we may say of Holy Scripture—the sword of the Spirit— “There is none like that.”. Plumb was saddened and humbled as he thought, How many times might I have passed this man but didn't even say good morning because I was a jet pilot and he was a low-ranking sailor? Find Top Church Sermons, Illustrations, and Preaching Slides on 1 Samuel 2:12-17. But David refused, saying, "The Lord forbid that I should do this thing to my master, the Lord's anointed, to stretch out my hand against him" (1 Samuel 24:6). And because of David’s choice to see possibility instead of limitation, he saw God come through for Him in a major way and win the battle. In many ways, Christians are a collection of desperate people who have answered the invitation of Jesus: "Come to Me" (Matthew 11:28). 1 Samuel 20. Down a long eternity. Gospel change for all of life. It is very terrible when the children of the world have a higher sense of Christian propriety and fitness than Christians themselves, and say to one another, “What do these Hebrews here? Were the neighbors who knew him best, the most sure of his godliness? It went on to state that you could become the envy of your neighborhood while enhancing the value of your home. This reminded me of an Old Testament story. - Deuteronomy 6:7. Instead of humbly accepting God's decision, he became consumed with envy and hatred toward David (18:8-9). A group of about 600 men and their families had gathered around him. He who fears God has nothing else to fear. Saul and the Amalekites (1 Samuel 15:1-35) 13. Read 1 Samuel 17:37 Using Other Translations. Where no sign is given, carefully divest yourself of selfish considerations, weigh the pros and cons, ask for guidance, dare to act; and having acted in faith, never look back or doubt. In the Psalms he is spoken of as the one “who called upon God’s name.” Indeed, he fought and won Israel’s battles by his strong intercessions. But it would check many a vain word, arrest many a silly jest, stop much selfish and vainglorious expenditure, and bring us back to whatsoever things are true, honourable, just, pure, lovely and of good report. He must not have liked what He saw. Thank you for taking the time to read my daily devotional. Hannah wanted desperately to give her husband a child. Within a little, Nabal was dead, and David’s wrong righted. Achish dismissed him with contempt: "Shall this fellow come into my house?" "No, no, no. Envy may be defined as "resentment at the success or happiness of others." 40 Then he took his staff in his hand, chose five smooth stones from the stream, put them in the pouch of his shepherd’s bag and, with his sling in his hand, approached the Philistine. Reflections on 1 Samuel 17 1 Samuel 17 (Contemporary English Version) The Philistines got ready for war and brought their troops together to attack the town of Socoh in Judah. 17 Now the Philistines v gathered their armies for battle. If we have a momentary qualm, in contrasting our lives with the standards of primitive simplicity, of which Scripture, or the biographies of the saints are full, we excuse ourselves by saying that so long as the main purpose of life is right the details are unimportant. From the time they are very small; Instead, by God's grace, we can pray sincerely for those who may not value our best efforts. David was frightened, so he poured out his complaint to God (1 Samuel 22:2). Let us fetch the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord. What may not a day bring forth! comrades. We must always view our lives, amusements, and undertakings, in the light of the result which will accrue to Him whose name it is our privilege to bear. When David proved to Saul his grace, Saul was… Bible Text: 1 Samuel 17:31-40 (ESV) 31 When the words that David spoke were heard, they repeated them before Saul, and he sent for him. 1 Samuel 17:36 1 Samuel 17 1 Samuel 17:38. David was confident that the God who had delivered him from the lion and the bear (1 Samuel 17:34-37) would give him victory over the giant -- and He did. Afterward, he felt guilty even for doing that (1 Samuel 24:5). Had not God promised to take care of him? Do a deed of simple kindness, Would that our piety might leave its mark on our neighborhoods, and the memory linger long after we have passed away! 12. Under the guidance of Eli the priest, Samuel responded to God's voice by saying, "Speak, for Your servant hears" (1 Samuel 3:10). Your labor of love? Let us remember that we need pardon for the sad lapses and failures of our lives, equally as for the positive transgressions. If it wanes at all, abandon it. 52 Then the men of Israel and Judah surged forward with a shout and pursued the Philistines to the entrance of Gath [] and to the gates of Ekron. - EPHESIANS 6 : 12, 1 SAMUEL 17 : 47, PHILIPPIANS 2 : 9 – 10, 1 PETER 1 … The relationship between David and King Saul is one of the strangest and most volatile recorded in the Bible. He encouraged himself.— He would go back on promises of forgiveness and succor, which had so often cheered him in similar straits. For David, well, this is the real deal. And David said, I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul. Here was a shepherd lad, summoned hastily from his sheep, and anointed king. Instead of redefining the word fear, we must adjust our ideas about God to fit His revelation of Himself in Scripture. - J. David Branon (Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. Or wish you had their chance? Learn how your comment data is processed. When placed in the Holy of Holies, the Shekinah shone between the cherubim; this alone spoke of the Divine Spirit who filled the apparently vacant throne. Watch as Associate Pastor, Lance Redmon, walks you through his devotional time in 1 Samuel 17, Reflections on 1 Samuel 17 1 Samuel 17 (Contemporary English Version) The Philistines got ready for war and brought their troops together to attack the town of Socoh in Judah. —D. God was going to give David’s family a kingdom that would last forever—Jesus would be born to David’s family. The life of King Saul shows us the enormous price of disobedience. Audio. Showing unexpected kindness to strangers or enemies will not always change their hearts. Let your own desires be nothing; They may be unnamed and unpraised here and now—but in heaven the last shall be first (Matthew 19:30). How many men and women are wearing to-day the coats which their parents cut out and made for them long years ago! David would go on to become a great warrior and the Lord's chosen ruler of His people (1 Samuel 13:14; 18:8; 2 Samuel 7:1-17). Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him.--Psalm 37:7. Certainly Saul’s confession of sin belonged to the former; whilst the cry of the latter comes out in Psalm 51, extorted from David by the crimes of after years. Let's never forget those who packed our parachute.—Herbert Vander Lugt (Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. From that point on, it was a sad downhill journey. When Hannah dedicated Samuel to God, she meant business. 1 Samuel 24.1-22 Reference: v. 17 “You are more righteous than I,” Saul said. David immediately realized that she had prevented him from carrying out a vengeful decision, and he praised God (1 Samuel 25:32). Some Bible commentators think this was when he was running from King Saul, who wanted to kill him (1 Samuel 22:1). Loneliness is being unaware of the One who is with us everywhere. Samuel demonstrated his godliness by the way he reacted. —Fasick Darkness cannot abide light; nor the defilement of the Augean stable the turning in of the water of the river. -- 1 Samuel 3:10, One of the happiest memories of my childhood is that of my mother reading Bible stories to me at. Saul saw that David had rewarded his evil with good, and he wept (1 Samuel 24:16-17). Olusola Areogun / Spirit Meat Devotional / October 18, 2019 Spirit Meat Daily Devotional : Topic - THE CHURCH- WHERE GOD SUPPLIES THE HEART FOR BATTLES - PSALM 78:9, 1 SAMUEL 17:1-4, 10-11 He faced the prospect of fighting a huge well-equipped Philistine army with his small band of frightened and untrained followers. They could not help him, but they could save his honor. But even more important than how you start is how well you finish. IL-6, IL-17, and Inflammation; Defending Your Portfolio; Kings 1 & 2: Summary & Devotional; Samuel 1 & 2: Summary & Devotional; Ruth: Summary & Devotional; What is Carb-Cycling and Why You Should do It; Judges: Summary & Devotional; Preparing for a Recession; Joshua: Summary & Devotional When David proved to Saul his grace, Saul was… The people in today's Bible reading (1 Samuel 12) were afraid because Samuel exposed their sin. That two milch kine which had never borne the yoke should move quietly along the high road, turning neither to the right nor to the left, and lowing for the calves they had left behind, clearly indicated that they were possessed and guided by some mysterious power, which we know to have been God’s. —Haddon W. Robinson (Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. Few of us realize the extent of our influence, but our obedience to God is vital because of our role in the church (1 Cor. And blessings great unfold. But his great victory at Jabesh-Gilead seems to have wrought the enthusiasm of the people to the highest pitch, and to have presented a great opportunity for renewing the kingdom. He shall deliver thy soul from death, thine eyes from tears, and thy feet from falling. —Hess But if God calls us away to His service, then for those who miss us, another Form shall glide in, and sit in the vacant chair; and they will become conscious that the Master is filling the gap, and beguiling the weary moments. We come as we are so that we can become what He wants us to be. - EPHESIANS 6 : 12, 1 SAMUEL 17 : 47, PHILIPPIANS 2 : 9 – 10, 1 PETER 1 : 8 – 9 Satan loves to distract us with criticism, and he tries to get us to use it on others as well as ourselves. Today's Devotional; Devotional Submissions; PrayerLine; Site Guide; Subscription Managing; Search Results for: "1 Samuel 17:" Five Smooth Stones. All rights reserved). By faith, we acknowledge Christ as our Captain, Savior, Leader, and Lord. —Sper You can entrust your most cherished longings and desires to Him, and then patiently wait for Him to answer. We specially need to do this when flushed with success.— Too often, when we have had success in the battles of the Lord—a good time in preaching or teaching— we are apt to congratulate ourselves, and suppose that we can live on the emotions excited. They are gone. Is there anything I need to confess to God right now? 2:14-15), and went to battle on our behalf. Our special gifts and the drift of our circumstances will also assuredly concur in one of God’s calls. There is no book like the Bible for the dying.— “Read to me,” said Sir Walter Scott, on his dying bed, to his friend. Daybreak: 1 Samuel 19:1-17 “And Jonathan spake good of David unto Saul his father, and said unto him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he hath not sinned against thee, and because his works have been to thee-ward very good.” (1 Samuel 19:4) Envy had destroyed him. Amongst many it is the general tendency to follow the practice of the majority. 2:9-12). Devotional on 1 Samuel. You too can say, "In God I have put my trust; I will not be afraid" (v.11)—David H. Roper (Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. Imagine letting go when your child is very small, as Hannah did with Samuel. God wants complete obedience— God speaks through His Word to those who listen with their heart. As you make your decisions today, be sure to include God. Jonathan, Saul's own son, pledged his loyalty to David and warned him of his father's intention to kill him (1 Samuel 20:31-42). What we're asking for might harm us. Hushed my heart to listen It used such phrases as "living room lust" and "kitchen envy." - 1 Samuel 15:23. We can't see the whole picture. I'm glad you're joining me as we explore the supporting passages for this week's core 50 - two study and so that chapter is actually coming out of first Samuel Chapter 17 and our topic for the week is eternal security now a lot of you probably know this passage it is the classic story of David and Goliath. As we His will pursue. Samuel was a Mount Everest personality who appeared when the historical landscape was monotonously flat. Reprinted by permission. We may test God’s call by its effect on us.— Does it lead to self-denial? Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 17 And some of them may be very costly.—Herbert Vander Lugt (Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. His Spirit can impart. Trouble and troublemakers hounded him. Let us consider all the kind and loving things that may be said of him; let us put ourselves in his position; let us be willing to believe and hope all things. Yet year after year she did not conceive. Two hundred of his men became too weary to march farther to fight the Amalekites. For more information on ways to support The Bridge please visit www.bridgealton.com Services are … 3:16-17), and indwells us in the person of the Holy Spirit, who enables us to hear His voice (1 Cor. The Prodigal, Judas, Pharaoh, David, and Saul, uttered it; but in what differing tones, and with what differing motives! This made all the difference between David and the rest of the camp. If you cannot see the media above - download here: MP3. Desperation followed by praise. It, moreover, discloses the method by which the just God becomes the justifier of those who believe. October 1914. Reprinted by permission. But an even greater blessing came into his life that day, for he was mightily endued with the Holy Spirit. The Philistines were going into battle with the Hebrew king and his troops, and it was very anomalous that a strong body of Hebrews should be forming part of the Philistine array. What a revolution would come to us all, if it became the one fixed aim and ambition of our lives to stand before God, and to do always those things that are pleasing in His sight. For further study, read So shall the evil that now molests us pass away. In May of 1998, the failure of a control processor on board the Galaxy IV communications satellite caused it to rotate out of position and turn away from the earth. All rights reserved). When Abigail heard what had happened, she quickly gathered a large supply of food, intercepted David and his fighting men, and humbly apologized for her husband's surly behavior. All rights reserved), When we call out to You, O Lord, We must hold lightly to the things around us. The characteristic preposition of this age is on. You call the appliance store and ask for the service department. Mark how He stands at the door to knock. I'm sure you've had it happen to you. We must rehearse them to God — spreading the letter before Him as Hezekiah did; making request like Paul; crying like Samuel. We can learn a lot from a cave man.—Dave Branon (Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. And help us sense Your love and care.--Sper. Let us seek to be God’s men and women. How great the contrast! Saul was out to get the former shepherd boy. He that has helped will help. "Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, He also has rejected you." But nothing availed to check his precipitate flight into the land of the Philistines. There is a street in London, near St. Paul’s, which I never traverse without very peculiar feelings. He had declared David's fitness to be Israel's next king, and had quit the chase (1 Samuel 24). David was stuck in a cave (Psalm 142). © 1912, 1940, The Rodeheaver Co. Never forget that disobedience has consequences. Surely it is the mistake of our life, that we carry our burdens instead of handing them over; that we worry instead of trusting; that we pray so little. They like to keep their children close as long as possible. Reprinted by permission. Set it down in your heart, and forthwith the Dagons which have held sway for so long will one after another succumb. As a result of his initial work, thousands of people in that area have become Christians. Confess and forsake it before it's too late.—Dennis Fisher (Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. "You number my wanderings; put my tears into Your bottle" (v.8). . This was a noble and generous act. Their dead were strewn along the Shaaraim road to Gath and Ekron. 2:9-16). Daily Devotional In Christ When you struggle to find GOD and to live in GOD'S Peace, don’t let discouragement set in. Had they done so, the body of Saul might have rotted piecemeal on the walls of the temple at Bethshan. He has delivered our soul from death, our eyes from tears, and our feet from falling. Opportunity does not make a wrong thing right. Insensibly we drift from our strenuous endeavor to act always as His devoted subjects. Let us all beware.— We are apt to make sacrifices of time and money and energy for God, and to comfort ourselves with the reflection that such as we are may be excused if in small lapses of temper, or disposition, we come short of the Divine standard. Are we careful enough of the honor and name of our dear Lord? It was very salutary advice. The Lord, who is a perfect Father, loves us and knows what will work out best in our lives. His triumphant power I'll tell, Posted in Daily Devotional Tagged 1 Samuel 17:47, Deuteronomy 31:6, Genesis 1:27, God is the potter, Proverbs 24:16, Psalm 28:7, Romans 12:2, You’re made to withstand the heat Follow Me! —Anon. Besides, he had probably left his dear ones in the protection of the encamping angel; and though his faith might be tried, it could not be entirely disappointed. The godly are the godlike. Reprinted by permission. De Haan God always works from less to more, never from more to less. We can learn from this godly woman. His prayer, to a large extent, was a rehearsal of all the strong and unkind things that the people had said to him; and in this way he passed them off his mind, and found relief. We drift with the current, and allow our lives to be settled by our companions or our whims, our fancies or our tastes. 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