Archive for the ‘Lessons in Samuel’ Category

Beneath the Surface #12

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

  Bible 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 #11

Friday, July 18th, 2008

 Bible 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 #10

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

Bible 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 ...