[:en]Nabal (meaning ‘fool’) was a Celebite wealthy man who lived in Carmel. His wife Abigail was beautiful and intelligent. but he was surly and mean. When David’s men went to ask some bread and water from him, he refused and replied them harshly. In his anger, David wanted to take revenge. When Nabal’s men informed… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Samuel 25[:]
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[:en]Thoughts from Luke 12:1-31[:]
[:en]”Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows” (v. 7) “Whoever acknowledges me before men, the Son of Man will also acknowledge him before the angels of God. But he who disowns me before men will be disowned before the angels of God. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 12:1-31[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Samuel 24[:]
[:en]When David’s men saw a great opportunity to kill Saul, David just cut off a corner of Saul’s robe and told his men not to attack Saul. David responded Saul’s hatred with mercy. He respected Saul as God’s anointed so he would not laid his hand upon him. Saul was temporary convicted but his tears… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Samuel 24[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Samuel 23[:]
[:en]David rescued the citizens of Keilah from the invasion of Philistines. Yet they planned to turn him and his men over to Saul. *Do not expect everyone to appreciate and remember what you have done for them. And are you grateful for what others have done for you?* Jonathan was a true and loyal friend. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Samuel 23[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Samuel 22[:zh]Thou[:]
[:en]David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullan. From there, he went to Mizpah in Moab and then to the forest of Horeth. When Saul heard that David and his men had escaped, Doez, the Edomite reported that Ahimelech gave David bread and the sword of Goliath. Saul summoned Ahimelech and ordered Doez… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Samuel 22[:zh]Thou[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Samuel 21[:]
[:en]David went to Nob to Abimelech the priest and asked for bread and sword in the presence of Doeg, the Edomite, Saul’s head shepherd. (v. 7). Then he fled from Saul and went to Achish, king of Gath. But the servants of Achish recognized him, so David was very much afrsid. So he pretended to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Samuel 21[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Samuel 20[:]
[:en]Jonathan and David were best friends and they re-affirm their oath out of love for each other. Through their secret agreement, Jonathan would inform David if his father would intend to kill. When it was clear for David to leave, they kissed each other and wept and sworn friendship with each other in the name… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Samuel 20[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Samuel 19[:]
[:en]When an evil spirit came upon Saul, he tried to kill David while he was playing the harp. But David was able to escape. God had protected David’s life from constant danger in many ways. He had Jonathan, his best friend to inform him of Saul’s plans. He had his wife Michal, Saul’s daughter risking… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Samuel 19[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 11:5-28[:]
[:en]”Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you” (v. 9) “He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me, scatters” (v. 23) “Blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 11:5-28[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 11:1-4[:]
[:en]The Lord’s Prayer (vs. 2-4) Our Father, who Art in Heaven – Salutation – addressing our Heavenly Father Hallowed be Thy name – Reverence and honoring His name Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done – Showing love, respect and obedience to His will On earth as it is in heaven – Intersession – praying… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 11:1-4[:]