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2012-12-20T09:38:54-05:00

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1 Samuel 19: God’s Protection

Last updated on: December 20, 2012 at 9:38 am By Dillon Burroughs

When David had fled and made his escape, he went to Samuel at Ramah and told him all that Saul had done to him. -1 Samuel 19:18 God is our protection. When enemies oppose us, our natural reaction is to either fight or flee. In either case, the enemy could win. That is, unless God provides protection. In David’s case, Saul had chosen to kill him. David fled on multiple occasions. Why? God protected him. At one point, David fled... Read more

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2012-12-20T09:33:57-05:00

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1 Samuel 18: True Success Comes from God

Last updated on: December 20, 2012 at 9:33 am By Dillon Burroughs

Whatever mission Saul sent him on, David was so successful that Saul gave him a high rank in the army. This pleased all the troops, and Saul’s officers as well. -1 Samuel 18:5 True success comes from God. David began as a mere shepherd boy. His father was not royalty nor wealthy. Rather, his older sons served in war while the youngest served in the field. But God chose to use David for a special purpose. David’s success was first... Read more

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2012-12-18T06:57:50-05:00

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1 Samuel 17: Standing Strong for God

Last updated on: December 18, 2012 at 6:57 am By Dillon Burroughs

David said to Saul, “Let no one lose heart on account of this Philistine; your servant will go and fight him.” -1 Samuel 17:32 The classic David and Goliath narrative offers myriad insights regarding faithful and bold living for God. David even chooses to do something extreme–offer to fight Goliath to the death.t Many suggest fighting is not part of living for God. But war offers a unique context in which choosing whether to fight is not an option; it... Read more

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2012-12-17T09:36:54-05:00

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1 Samuel 16: The Heart

Last updated on: December 17, 2012 at 9:36 am By Dillon Burroughs

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 the Lord looks at the heart.” -1 Samuel 16:7 The verse says it all. Humans look at the outside–physical appearance, personal persuasion, education, work experience, and more. God looks at one thing–the heart. Since this is the case, where should we focus our... Read more

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2012-12-14T10:47:14-05:00

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1 Samuel 15: The Lord’s Delight

Last updated on: December 14, 2012 at 10:47 am By Dillon Burroughs

“Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams.” -1 Samuel 15:22 How do we delight the Lord? According to Samuel, the answer is obedience. There is no quick fix, single achievement that makes God happy. His desire is for our ongoing, daily commitment to him. In our instant gratification culture, this strikes as difficult if not... Read more

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2012-12-13T08:24:41-05:00

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1 Samuel 14: Nothing Can Stop the Lord from Saving

Last updated on: December 13, 2012 at 8:24 am By Dillon Burroughs

Jonathan said to his young armor-bearer, “Come, let’s go over to the outpost of those uncircumcised men. Perhaps the Lord will act in our behalf. Nothing can hinder the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few.” -1 Samuel 14:6 It was a rough time in Israel. Only two men had swords. One was King Saul. The other was his son Jonathan. Jonathan decided to take action with his. Why? In his words, “Perhaps the Lord will act in... Read more

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2012-12-12T11:25:05-05:00

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1 Samuel 13: Follow God Fully

Last updated on: December 12, 2012 at 11:25 am By Dillon Burroughs

13 “You have done a foolish thing,” Samuel said. “You have not kept the command the Lord your God gave you; if you had, he would have established your kingdom over Israel for all time. 14 But now your kingdom will not endure; the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart and appointed him ruler of his people, because you have not kept the Lord’s command.” -1 Samuel 13:13-14 Samuel called Saul’s action a “foolish thing” that resulted in... Read more

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2012-12-11T14:14:31-05:00

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1 Samuel 12: The Value of Integrity

Last updated on: December 11, 2012 at 2:14 pm By Dillon Burroughs

“You have not cheated or oppressed us,” they replied. “You have not taken anything from anyone’s hand.” -1 Samuel 12:4 Samuel had led Israel for years. At the end of his life, he said that if he had cheated anyone or taken from them, to let him know so he could make it right. How many people asked for restitution? None. Samuel walked in integrity, day in, day out, for a lifetime. He did not end with riches and wealth,... Read more

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2012-12-10T12:41:02-05:00

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1 Samuel 11: The Testing of a Leader

Last updated on: December 10, 2012 at 12:41 pm By Dillon Burroughs

14 Then Samuel said to the people, “Come, let us go to Gilgal and there renew the kingship.” 15 So all the people went to Gilgal and made Saul king in the presence of the Lord. There they sacrificed fellowship offerings before the Lord, and Saul and all the Israelites held a great celebration. -1 Samuel 11:14-15 Saul had already been anointed king, but he had yet to assume royal duties to express his leadership. What changed the situation? Testing. A Jewish... Read more

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2012-12-07T10:35:05-05:00

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1 Samuel 10: Valiant Men

Last updated on: December 7, 2012 at 10:35 am By Dillon Burroughs

25 Then Samuel explained to the people the behavior of royalty, and wrote it in a book and laid it up before the Lord. And Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house. 26 And Saul also went home to Gibeah; and valiant men went with him, whose hearts God had touched. -1 Samuel 10:25-26 1 Samuel 10:26 speaks of “valiant men…whose hearts God had touched.” Intrigued by this idea, I’ve long reflected on what God intended to communicate... Read more

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