For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, He hath also rejected thee from being king. (1 Samuel 15:23 KJV) Prophet Samuel spoke the terrifying words above to King Saul after he disobeyed what God told him to do. Read More
Obedience
If you love Me, keep My Commandments
If ye love me, keep my commandments. (John 14:15 KJV) Gary Chapman wrote a book called the “Five love languages” that has blessed millions worldwide. He teaches that we all have a way we perceive love from others, which he calls our primary love language. The best way to love someone is to love them Read More
Provision on the Mount of the LORD
When God instructed Abraham to sacrifice his precious son Isaac, he obeyed and took the boy to the mountain. However, just before he sacrificed his son, the LORD interrupted him and provided a ram on that mountain for the sacrifice. He made provisions for the sacrifice He commanded Abraham to offer to Him. There was Read More
A Proverb for Today
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, But the end thereof are the ways of death (Proverbs 14:12, KJV) Almost every one of us will relate to the practical wisdom declared in the verse above. Think for a second on those times when we are sure about something, so sure about it Read More
Obedience is Better than Sacrifice
And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, As in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, And to hearken than the fat of rams (1 Samuel 15:22, KJV) The scripture records above the event that led to the crumbling of the dynasty Read More
O That There Were Such a Heart in Them
O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever! (Deut. 5:29 KJV) When the Israelites saw the glory of God as fire upon mount Sinai, a holy fear of God came Read More
Rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft
For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king (1 Sam. 15:23 KJV) The Prophet Samuel said the solemn words above to King Saul. What did the King do that was considered Read More