Then Saul said to his armorbearer, "Draw your sword, and thrust me through with it, lest these uncircumcised men come and abuse me." But his armorbearer would not, for he was greatly afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword and fell on it. 1 Chronicles 10:4 Life in this world can often seem empty and worthless.... Continue Reading →
1 Samuel 23:27-28 Protection In A Strange Way
But a messenger came to Saul, saying, "Hurry and come, for the Philistines have invaded the land!" Therefore Saul returned from pursuing David, and went against the Philistines; so they call that place the Rock of Escape. 1 Samuel 23:27-28 Situations often arise in which there appears to be no way out, that look hopeless.... Continue Reading →
1 Samuel 19:10 The Danger Of Jealousy
Then Saul sought to pin David to the wall with the spear, but he slipped away from Saul's presence; and he drove the spear into the wall. So David fled and escaped that night. 1 Samuel 19:10 During times of extreme jealousy, people will try to destroy the one they are jealous of. Feelings that... Continue Reading →
1 Samuel 18:8 Jealousy Can Rise Up
Saul was very angry; this refrain displeased him greatly. “They have credited David with tens of thousands,” he thought, “but me with only thousands. What more can he get but the kingdom?” 1 Samuel 18:8 Watching someone succeed faster and better than oneself will often bring on a rise of jealousy. People do not always... Continue Reading →
1 Samuel 14:36 Find Out What God Wants First
Now Saul said, "Let us go down after the Philistines by night and plunder them until morning light; and let us not leave a man of them." and they said, "Do whatever seems good to you." Then the priest said, "Let us draw near to God here." 1 Samuel 14:36 Everyday people must make various... Continue Reading →