A few insights into God's Word.
a messenger came to Saul, saying, "Come quickly! The Philistines are raiding the land." Then Saul broke off his pursuit of David and went to meet the Philistines. That is why they call this place Sela Hammahlekoth. 1 Samuel 23:27-28 Situations often arise in which there appears to be no way out, that look hopeless.... Continue Reading →
Saul tried to pin him to the wall with his spear, but David eluded him as Saul drove the spear into the wall. That night David made good his escape. 1 Samuel 19:10 During times of extreme jealousy, people will try to destroy the one they are jealous of. Feelings that if one cannot have... Continue Reading →
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 →
Saul said, "Let us go down and pursue the Philistines by night and plunder them till dawn and let us not leave one of them alive." "Do whatever seems best to you," they replied. But the priest said, "Let us inquire of God here." 1 Samuel 14:36 Everyday people must make various choices on what... Continue Reading →
"I thought, 'Now the Philistines will come down against me at Gilgal, and I have not sought the Lord's favor.' So I felt compelled to offer the burnt offering." 1 Samuel 13:12 In difficult situations people will often feel compelled to do something that is normally not to be done. There is a pressure to... Continue Reading →
