“And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the LORD had shut up her womb.” (1 Samuel 1:6) The story in 1 Samuel, chapters 1 and 2 involves Elkanah and his two wives. Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children. … [Read more...]
Appointed
The thought that is before us is “appointed.” God is in charge of all Providence, all appointments, in our daily lives. Job said in Job 23:13-14, “But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even that he doeth. (14) For … [Read more...]
What Do You Fear?
“…because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice” (1 Samuel 15:24b). Fear is defined in two areas: first, to be afraid of imminent danger to life and limb either from animals or from man or from a situation created by either; second, a profound … [Read more...]
What Have You Been Given?
“And the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake by Elijah.” (1 Kings 17:16) Remember the widow when Elijah asked her for some water to drink and a morsel of bread? She said … [Read more...]
What Are They Among So Many?
“What are they among so many?” (John 6:9b) The scene in John 6:1-14 is that Jesus had crossed the Sea of Galilee after healing the multitude. However, many followed Him. The Passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh. Jesus asked Philip, “Whence … [Read more...]
How Long Halt You Between Two Opinions?
“And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.” (1 Kings 18:21) The text takes place when Ahab was king … [Read more...]
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