Archive for the ‘Lessons in Samuel’ CategoryBeneath the Surface #15Thursday, August 28th, 2008This is my final post for this theme, Beneath the Surface Bible reading: 2 Samuel chapters 21 - 24 David was facing a serious dilemma. Famine. In this case it was the result of misbehaviour (or sin) that angered Holy God. No misbehaviour goes unpunished. Even the law of society recognizes this. How much more the law ... Beneath the surface #14Wednesday, August 13th, 2008Bible reading: 2 Samuel, chapters 19-20 Probably one of the gravest dangers for a leader is self-absorption. A leader can become so engrossed with them self that the people God wants them to lead they neglect. Their followers may even feel responsible for their leader's condition. Leaders need to be always clear about ... Beneath the Surface #13Saturday, August 9th, 2008Bible reading: 2 Samuel, chapters 14-18 God has been working through all creation and time to reconcile us to himself. Our lives are like a vapor and he desires that we be in relationship with him while we are able to make that choice. I see in chapter 14 a picture that is ... Beneath the Surface #12Thursday, July 31st, 2008Bible reading: 2 Samuel chapters 11 to 13 There is danger of destruction when we are idle. Idleness is not the same as restfulness. Jesus said, "Come aside and rest awhile." Restfulness is ordered, appropriate and necessary. Idleness -- this one is deadly. Idleness leads to misbehaviour (some call it sin). One sinful act leads to a ... Beneath the Surface #11Friday, July 18th, 2008Bible reading: 2 Samuel chapters 8 to 10 Several things happen when I seek to honor God and am constantly aware of his glory, his holiness and his awesome presence. One, every venture meets with success as a result of making God the object of venture. Second, every achievement is an opportunity to ... Beneath the Surface #10Saturday, July 12th, 2008Bible reading: 2 Samuel chapters 5-7 Focus: Chapter 5, verses 3, 19, 20, and 21 Chapter 6, verses 9 and 21 Chapter 7, verse 11 Effective leaders honour those in leadership with them. Godly leadership understands that God is at the center of every motivation and plan. This being so, God assures blessing and success ... Beneath the Surface #9Saturday, July 5th, 20082 Samuel 3-4 God always has a design, a Master plan. The process of achieving this plan is often th epoint where we lose sight of God's working and intervention. Where we would expect a very quick and decisive act from God to do his finest we actually learn that his actions are ... Beneath the Surface #8Sunday, June 29th, 2008Bible reading: 1 Samuel chapters 28 to 31 Fear has a way of calling us to compromise. When we need to stand strong we will only do so "in the LORD". Compromising only demonstrates our separation from God's presence and our lack of trust in His leadership and control. In contrast to that, we ... Beneath the Surface #7Saturday, June 21st, 2008Bible reading: 1 Samuel, chapters 26 and 27 Focus verses: chapter 26, verse 10 and 19; chapter 27, verse 1. Circumstances can lead to action not ordained by God. There is nothing easier and more tempting than taking matters into our own hands. However, the opportunity to vindicate ourselves is not usually ... Beneath the Surface #6Tuesday, June 10th, 2008Bible reading: 1 Samuel chapters 24-25 One moment of weakness can lead to a decision or action that cannot be undone and feeds the regret that leads to other destructive, emotional experiences. God however, transforms the human weakness into spiritual power, especially when we come to Him in confession and truth. One moment ... |
