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For I know the plans I have for you,declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jer 29:11 |
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Dear
Friend,
If you do not already have a habit of gathering daily manna the first thing in the morning (we can look at the example given to us in Exodus 16 and find the pattern for collecting daily manna), make it a habit. Establish your life and your schedule to allow you the necessary time to do your daily collection first thing every morning to give you the strength to make it through the day. And remember that today’s manna will not be sufficient for tomorrow; tomorrow’s manna must be collected tomorrow morning. Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Today's Passage : Today's Passage:Subjecta:Samuel Gives Instructions to Saul Bible Verse:1 Samuel 10:1-2,5-16 (NLT) "(A young Benjamite named Saul and his servant, out searching for his father’s lost donkeys, have unexpectedly been feasted by the great prophet Samuel, who has unexpectedly told the reluctant Saul that all of Israel will soon look to him.) Then Samuel took a flask of olive oil and poured it over Saul’s head. He kissed Saul and said, “I am doing this because the Lord has appointed you to be the ruler over Israel, his special possession. When you leave me today, you will see two men beside Rachel’s tomb at Zelzah, on the border of Benjamin. They will tell you that the donkeys have been found and that your father has stopped worrying about them and is now worried about you. He is asking, ‘Have you seen my son? . . .’ “When you arrive at Gibeah of God, where the garrison of the Philistines is located, you will meet a band of prophets coming down from the place of worship. They will be playing a harp, a tambourine, a flute, and a lyre, and they will be prophesying. At that time the Spirit of the Lord will come powerfully upon you, and you will prophesy with them. You will be changed into a different person. After these signs take place, do what must be done, for God is with you. Then go down to Gilgal ahead of me. I will join you there to sacrifice burnt offerings and peace offerings. You must wait for seven days until I arrive and give you further instructions.” As Saul turned and started to leave, God gave him a new heart, and all Samuel’s signs were fulfilled that day. When Saul and his servant arrived at Gibeah, they saw a group of prophets coming toward them. Then the Spirit of God came powerfully upon Saul, and he, too, began to prophesy. When those who knew Saul heard about it, they exclaimed, “What? Is even Saul a prophet? How did the son of Kish become a prophet?” And one of those standing there said, “Can anyone become a prophet, no matter who his father is?” So that is the origin of the saying “Is even Saul a prophet?" Message:
If Saul was dumbfounded at Samuel’s treatment of him before, now he must be completely freaked out. Samuel, the great judge and seer, has told him he is to reign over all Israel, and Saul isn’t buying it. But God changes Saul’s heart, largely through Samuel, who makes a number of specific predictions that immediately come true.
Sarajevo Haggadah|illuminated haggadah
The people of Israel have asked God for a king, and despite the potential drawbacks (see 1 Samuel 8:10-20), He has acceded to their prayer. Nor has there been any horrendous political struggle; through Samuel, God chose an inconspicuous young man from a good, but by no means great, family. He is also from the tribe of Benjamin, the smallest of the twelve tribes but located centrally around Jerusalem and Jericho.
From the point of view of secular historians, there seems to be no disagreement as to the basic facts:
At some point just before 1000 B.C. (around 1040-1020 B.C.), twelve closely allied Jewish tribes lived in Palestine, ruled loosely by charismatic leaders called “judges.” They became involved in pointed and prolonged conflict with the Philistines (about whom little is known) living on their western border. Popular sentiment demanded a king to increase the military efficiency of the Jewish armies, and a man named Saul, from a lesser branch of the Tribe of Benjamin, was chosen to lead. Interestingly, the Koran, like the Bible, states that the choice was made by Samuel.
Meditation : Prayer : Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted me as a living member of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have blessed me with the grace of forgiveness through the sacrifice He made for me and for all people. Send me now into the world in peace, and grant me strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord..Amen |
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