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A Tender Heart
Today's Verse: And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt. ~1 Samuel 24:5 The heart is the symbol of our inner man and conscience. It is the seat of our emotions. We make decisions in life within our heart. When we are not careful to guard our heart, it can become calloused and hard. On the other hand, it is vitally important that we maintain a heart that is soft and tender to the Lord. This morning, we are considering a
Dec 16, 20253 min read


The Secret to Success
Today's Verse: Therefore David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And the LORD said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah. ~1 Samuel 23:2 Do you pray? Do you consider your prayer life successful in the eyes of God? One of the great preachers of the 19 th century, F.B. Meyer, said, “The greatest tragedy is not unanswered prayers, but unoffered prayers.” Perhaps the one area many Christians struggle in is having a consi
Dec 14, 20253 min read


You've Got a Friend
Today's Verse: And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God. ~1 Samuel 23:16 What...
Sep 4, 20253 min read


Taking the High Road
Today's Verse: And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him. ~1 Samuel 18:14 Sometimes, we find...
Aug 18, 20253 min read


The Best Man for the Job
Today's Verse: And David said to Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine. ~1...
Aug 16, 20253 min read


Handyman
Today's Verse: And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so...
Aug 15, 20253 min read


Beneath the Surface
Today's Verse: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him:...
Jul 30, 20253 min read


My Right-Hand Man
Today's Verse: And his armourbearer said unto him, Do all that is in thine heart: turn thee; behold, I am with thee according to thy...
Jun 25, 20253 min read


Prayerlessness
Today's Verse: Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the...
Jun 9, 20253 min read


Shooting Arms
Today's Verse: And, behold, I will send a lad, saying, Go, find out the arrows. If I expressly say unto the lad, Behold, the arrows are...
May 24, 20253 min read


Invincible Intercession
Today's Verse: And Samuel took a sucking lamb, and offered it for a burnt offering wholly unto the LORD: and Samuel cried unto the LORD...
May 18, 20253 min read


Scared Out of Your Wits
Today's Verse: And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath. ~1 Samuel 21:10 Have you ever...
Nov 30, 20243 min read


Human Shields
Today's Verse: The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and...
Nov 14, 20243 min read


What's in Your Bag?
Today's Verse: And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag...
Oct 18, 20243 min read


Young at Heart
Today's Verse: And Saul said to David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him: for thou art but a youth, and...
Oct 17, 20243 min read


Fit for a King
Today's Verse: Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, that is cunning in...
Oct 4, 20243 min read


A Defining Moment
Today's Verse: And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause? ~1 Samuel 17:29 David was sent to the battlefield by his...
Jul 24, 20243 min read


Road Show
And Achish said, Whither have ye made a road to day? And David said, Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the...
Nov 5, 20233 min read


Behold Your God
And when they of Ashdod arose early on the morrow, behold, Dagon was fallen upon his face to the earth before the ark of the LORD. And...
Aug 14, 20233 min read


How to Deal with Distractions
And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men. ~1 Samuel 2:26 All of us understand how...
Jun 7, 20233 min read
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