God really doesn’t need anyone to defend him. He can defend himself. The Philistines were discerning enough for them to show reverence to God even when they weren’t sure the source of the plague. I also like the analogy with the Adamic nature. “Once we receive the offer of salvation, we can trust God to override our natural instincts to sin and make us do his will.” It is so profound.
God spoke to me through you today, Pastor David. Thank you for being obedient and faithful and opening God's Word to us with your work, preparation and prayer. I asked God to speak through His word and taking your advice and Eli's to Hannah, "speak for your servant in listening' (back in chapter 3) I came to this particular message by God's timing, not "by chance" as I am reading through Samuel with you. I've got a court case coming very shortly and felt unable to cope. BUT you reminded me God is on the throne, He reigns and has everything in control. It doesn't matter about the case preparation, the conflicting opinions, the duration or about the outcome because God is on the throne, ruling and reigning. He has been faithful, and that's been despite everything I've done, so faithful, and whatever happens He will use it for His glory. He can use cows!! I pray that He will use it for His glory. I don't understand the many dark times, but it's for my good, making me into His image and for His Glory. Thank you for explaining again. I just can't wait for heaven. Thank you, Pastor David, for your teaching and speaking God's Word. (This wasn't the first time, many times God has used you to speak to me through His word but was a very significant message as I had cried and sought God in despair.)
Sue, Thanks for sharing your testimony with us. It's so wonderful to be encouraged by God. May the Lord continue to speak to you clearly about these matters.
Selv tak! You are most welcome - very thoughtful and remarkable of you to donate so freely and graciously. Thank you for your kind words and your generous support. Blessings to you in Jesus' name.
God told Samuel that Phinehas and Hophni would be slain and that prophecy was fulfilled. Disobedience gets you killed so stay true to the word of God and don’t turn your back on the King, Jesus ❤
God really doesn’t need anyone to defend him. He can defend himself.
The Philistines were discerning enough for them to show reverence to God even when they weren’t sure the source of the plague.
I also like the analogy with the Adamic nature. “Once we receive the offer of salvation, we can trust God to override our natural instincts to sin and make us do his will.” It is so profound.
Nothing gives me more joy than a better understanding of God's word. Thank you! ❤
God spoke to me through you today, Pastor David.
Thank you for being obedient and faithful and opening God's Word to us with your work, preparation and prayer.
I asked God to speak through His word and taking your advice and Eli's to Hannah, "speak for your servant in listening' (back in chapter 3) I came to this particular message by God's timing, not "by chance" as I am reading through Samuel with you.
I've got a court case coming very shortly and felt unable to cope. BUT you reminded me God is on the throne, He reigns and has everything in control. It doesn't matter about the case preparation, the conflicting opinions, the duration or about the outcome because God is on the throne, ruling and reigning. He has been faithful, and that's been despite everything I've done, so faithful, and whatever happens He will use it for His glory. He can use cows!! I pray that He will use it for His glory.
I don't understand the many dark times, but it's for my good, making me into His image and for His Glory. Thank you for explaining again. I just can't wait for heaven.
Thank you, Pastor David, for your teaching and speaking God's Word. (This wasn't the first time, many times God has used you to speak to me through His word but was a very significant message as I had cried and sought God in despair.)
Sue,
Thanks for sharing your testimony with us. It's so wonderful to be encouraged by God. May the Lord continue to speak to you clearly about these matters.
Tak!
Selv tak! You are most welcome - very thoughtful and remarkable of you to donate so freely and graciously. Thank you for your kind words and your generous support. Blessings to you in Jesus' name.
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God told Samuel that Phinehas and Hophni would be slain and that prophecy was fulfilled. Disobedience gets you killed so stay true to the word of God and don’t turn your back on the King, Jesus ❤