Category: 1 Samuel Posts
1 Samuel 16 NIV
16 The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons to be king.” 2 But Samuel said, “How can I […]
Seek Love
Scripture “…The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7, NIV Word Is there someone in your life who has wronged or offended you? Maybe it was intentional, or maybe they don’t even know they’ve hurt you. […]
Encourage Yourself
Scripture “David was greatly distressed, for the men spoke of stoning him…But David encouraged and strengthened himself in the Lord his God.” (1 Samuel 30:6, AMP) Word It’s good to have friends and family around to cheer you up when you’re down, but in order to truly live in victory, that encouragement has to come […]
It’s All on the Inside
Scripture “…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, NIV) Word When you become a believer in Christ, He begins to work in and through you automatically. Inside, you are becoming a completely new person. No […]
Don’t Magnify Your Enemies
Scripture “…Who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of the living God?” (1 Samuel 17:26, NIV) Word Did you know that when David faced Goliath, he never called him a giant? Other people did, but not David. He didn’t brag on the enemy’s power. He didn’t magnify the obstacle. He did […]
God Looks Beyond the Surface
Scripture “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, NIV) Word Your Creator can see things in you that other people cannot see. Sometimes people will try to push you down or make you feel insignificant. […]
Obey Quickly
Scripture “…To obey is better than sacrifice…” (1 Samuel 15:22, NIV) Word One of the best things I’ve learned in life is to obey God quickly. When God asks you to do it, do it right then. When God told David to go face Goliath, the Bible says David ran to the battlefield. Do you […]
Pay Them No Mind
Scripture “But some scoundrels said, ‘How can this fellow save us?’ They despised him and brought him no gifts. But Saul kept silent.” (1 Samuel 10:27, NIV) Word In scripture, King Saul had some people come against him. They were making fun of him. He could have easily become distracted and lost his focus. He […]
