Category Archives: I Samuel

PROGRESSIVE CHRISTIANITY?

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

I SAMUEL 5:1-5: “After the Philistines had captured the ark of God, they took it from Ebenezer to Ashdod, brought it into the temple of Dagon, and placed it next to his statue. When the people of Ashdod got up … Continue reading →

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DON’T MISS GOD’S PROTECTION!

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

I SAMUEL 25:32-34: “Then David said to Abigail: “Blessed is the LORD God of Israel, who sent you this day to meet me! And blessed is your advice and blessed are you, because you have kept me this day from … Continue reading →

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WHAT DOES GOD SEE?

Posted on April 28, 2024 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

I SAMUEL 16:7 “But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the LORD does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward … Continue reading →

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BEWARE OF APPEARANCES…

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

I SAMUEL 10:20-24: “And when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was chosen. When he had caused the tribe of Benjamin to come near by their families, the family of Matri … Continue reading →

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WE WANT A KING!

Posted on May 8, 2022 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

I SAMUEL 8:4-7, 19-20: “Then all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah, and said to him, “Look, you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now make us a king … Continue reading →

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MY STRUGGLE WITH OBEDIENCE…

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

I SAMUEL 15:22-23: “But Samuel replied, “What is more pleasing to the Lord: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the fat of rams. … Continue reading →

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KEEP ON PRAYING!

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

I SAMUEL 23:1-5: “It was reported to David: “Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and raiding the threshing floors.” So David inquired of the Lord: “Should I launch an attack against these Philistines?” The Lord answered David, “Launch an … Continue reading →

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PROMISE -or- ENTITLEMENT?

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

I SAMUEL 2:17-18 “Thus the sin of the young men was very great before ADONAI, for the men despised the offering of ADONAI. But Samuel was ministering before ADONAI, as a boy girded with a linen ephod.” TLV ‭OBSERVATION: Am … Continue reading →

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WHY – WE SHOULD LEAVE THE “WHY” UP TO THE LORD!

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

I SAMUEL 6:19-21: “God struck down some of the people from Beth Shemesh because they looked inside the ark of the LORD. He struck down 70 people. The people mourned because the LORD struck them with such a great blow. … Continue reading →

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WHEN DOES GOD’S GLORY LEAVE?

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

I SAMUEL 4:21-22: “She called the boy Ichabod [No Glory], saying, “Israel’s glory is gone,” because the ark of God had been captured and because her father-in-law and her husband ⌊died⌋. “Israel’s glory is gone because the ark of God … Continue reading →

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