Morning Light – May 14th, 2015 Today: [1 Samuel Chapter Fourteen]: Are You an Armor Bearer. In this chapter we see Saul’s son Jonathan doing great exploits in God’s name. By Jonathan’s side is an armor bearer. In ministry circles today we often see men and women who serve at the side of a leader […]
READ MORE Morning Light – May 13th, 2015 Today: [1 Samuel Chapter Thirteen]: Characteristics of a Saul Leader. In this chapter Saul comes under pressure from the occupying armies of the Philistines. We see in what Saul does and does not do the characteristics of a “Saul Leadership”. Saul insulated himself from the people. He took credit […]
READ MORE Morning Light – May 12th, 2015 Today: [1 Samuel Chapter Twelve]: The Decreasing Prophet. In this chapter we find the king is raised up and Samuel understands that he is passing off the scene. The relationship of Samuel to Saul’s kingship echoes the relationship of John the Baptist and Jesus. The prophetic is not an […]
READ MORE Morning Light – May 11th, 2015 Today: [1 Samuel Chapter Eleven]: If Thy Right Eye Offend Thee… In this chapter we find Saul is ordained by Samuel and immediately faces an Ammonite warlord. This man’s name is Nahash which means “serpent”. He threatens to pluck out the right eyes of the men of Jabesh. Before […]
READ MORE Morning Light – May 8th 2015 Today: [1 Samuel Chapter Ten]: Bringing Your Prophetic Word to Pass. When you receive a prophecy you are as much a part of bringing it to pass as God is. If you don’t get this your prophecies will lie inert in your life without power to change even the […]
READ MORE Morning Light – May 6th, 2015 Today: [1 Samuel Chapter Nine]: Seek the Prophet – Finding Lost Destiny. In this chapter we see young Saul seeking out the prophet Samuel. Saul wants Samuel’s insight into where to find some lost livestock. Samuel however looks into Saul’s life and sees a king of Israel. Many times […]
READ MORE Morning Light – May 6th, 2015 Today: [1 Samuel Chapter Eight]: Lord! I Can’t Take it Anymore! In this chapter the people cry out for a king. In the midst of a difficult situation they insist that God give them what ultimately results in even worse circumstances. They demand a king and reject the government […]
READ MORE Morning Light – May 5th, 2015 Today: [1 Samuel Chapter Seven]: Returning to Ramah. Samuel’s rule continues over Israel. We find that he travels through the land living in four different locations in order to be accessible to the people. However we see in this chapter that Samuel’s residence was in Ramah. Ramah means the […]
READ MORE Morning Light – May 4th, 2015 Today: [1 Samuel Chapter Six]: What Shall We Do with the Ark of the Lord? The Philistines have captured the ark and their cities are suffering with plague. They consult their wise men and decide to put it on a cart and set it adrift to see what would […]
READ MORE Morning Light – May 1st, 2015 Today: [1 Samuel Chapter Five]: The Glory of God in the House of Dagon. In this chapter we cut away from the tragic events of Eli’s death and the mourning over the people’s defeat at the hands of the enemies. The ark of God is taken by the Philistines […]
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