Meditating The Word

Today on Meditating the Word, we read about David, Nabal and Abigail; David Spares Saul's Life Again; and David Lives Among the Philistines.
This is Day 107. Today we are reading 1st Samuel 25-27
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Father God, Thank you for your Word. And thank you for showing us your heart through your Word. You take care of your chosen ones. You bless those who bless them, and the curse is upon those who curse them. Vengeance is yours. Let us always remember that and not try to take revenge on our enemies. We trust in you, Father, to make things right. And we know that you are always faithful to your promises. Amen.
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Today on Meditating the Word, we read Psalms of David; A poem by David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath; A Song of Ascents; and A contemplation or Prayer by David, when he was in the cave.
This is Day 106. Today we are reading Psalms Chapters 56, 120, and 140-142
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Father God,  Amen.
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Today on Meditating the Word, we read some of the Psalms of David, including when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he departed; and a contemplation by David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, “David has come to Ahimelech’s house.”
This is Day 104. Today we are reading Psalms Chapters 7, 27, 31, 34 and 52
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Father God, We can see why David was a man after your own heart. We take comfort in his Psalms, and we sing your praise with his Psalms. You are our light and salvation. We give you thanks forever for everything you have done for us. We have tasted of you, and have seen that you are good. We bless you and exalt you. And we hope in you alone and trust in your loving kindness forever. Thank you, Father Amen.
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Today on Meditating the Word, David flees to Nob, to Gath, to Adullam and to Mizpah; Saul kills the Priests of Nob; David saves Keilah, Saul pursues David; and David spares Saul's life.
This is Day 104. Today we are reading 1st Samuel 21-24----
Father God, that we could be as righteous as David! He had every reason, and the perfect opportunity to kill Saul who was trying to kill him. Which of us wouldn't have taken advantage of that opportunity? Yet, he had respect not only for Saul, his king and his father-in-law, but for your anointing on Saul and on his position as king. May we be as willing to show mercy and to let you direct our affairs instead of doing things in our strength and will.  Amen.
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Today on Meditating the Word, Saul is Increasingly Afraid of David; Saul Tries to Kill David; and David and Jonathan Form a Covenant; Psalms of David when Saul sent men to David's house to kill him.
This is Day 103. Today we are reading 1st Samuel 18-20 and Psalms 11 and 59----
Father God, there is such a stark contrast between Saul and David. Saul let pride enter in, and removed himself from your presence. But David sought your presence, and you called him a man after your own heart. Help us to be more like David and look to you as our strength, as our high tower. We will sing of your loving kindness in the morning. And we will sing praises to you. Thank you for your mercy, Father. Amen.
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Today on Meditating the Word, the Lord Rejects Saul as King, Samuel Anoints David, David Serves Saul, David and Goliath
This is Day 102. Today we are reading 1st Samuel 15-17
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Father God, how we love the story of David a Goliath. While all of Israel was afraid of Goliath because of his size and his fierce words, David saw him for what he was, an uncircumcised Philistine without a covenant. He did not fear him, because he knew his place in your covenant, and he knew the battle belonged to you. May we face the enemy as unafraid as David, knowing that the battle is yours and it is in fact, already won by Jesus. All we have to do is stand in his victory. Thank you Father, Amen.
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Today on Meditating the Word, Samuel rebukes Saul, Israel is Without Weapons, Jonathan Attacks the Philistines, Israel Routs the Philistines, and Jonathan is Cursed for Eating Honey
This is Day 101. Today we are reading 1st Samuel 13-14----
Father God, thank you for your Word. Through it, we see your heart and your character. Saul didn't consider himself worthy. He saw himself as being from the smallest tribe in Israel, and from the least of the clans in the tribe of Benjamin. Yet, you chose him as king. But Saul was impatient and didn't wait on your timing, and forfeited the throne passing down through his generations. Help us to be patient, Father, and to not try to rush forward with our own plans and agenda, but to simply be still and trust in you. Amen.
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Today on Meditating the Word, Samuel anoints Saul; Saul is made King; Saul rescues the City of Jabesh, Saul is Confirmed a King; and Samuel gives a Farewell Speech.
This is Day 100. Today we are reading 1st Samuel 9-12----
Father God, thank you for your Word, and thank you for your faithfulness. May we always recognize that you are our King, and we serve you alone. You have set authority in place, and we recognize the positions of authority and don't rebel against them, but we follow you first and foremost. Help us to be faithful, Father, as you are faithful. Amen.
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Today on Meditating the Word, the Philistines capture the Ark, Eli dies, the Ark is moved from city to city, and finally returned to Israel, Samuel subdues the Philistines at Mizpah, and Israel asks for a king.
This is Day 99. Today we are reading 1st Samuel 4-8----
Father God, Thank you for your Word, as difficult as some of the passages are to read. It's easy for us to look back and see the mistakes of Israel. Over and over again, they chose to go their own way and worship other gods, and over and over they suffered the consequences. Help us, Father, to not make the same mistake. You are our God and our King. And we will worship you alone. Amen.
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Today on Meditating the Word, Hannah prays for a child, Samuel is born, Hannah dedicates Samuel to the Lord; Eli's wicked sons, Prophecy against the house of Eli, and the Lord calls Samuel.
This is Day 98. Today we are reading 1st Samuel 1-3.
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Father God, we learn from Hannah the importance of persistence and making a direct and detailed petition to you. You heard her, because she didn't ask for anything that was against your will. And you granted her request. And when it was granted, she kept her vow. She wanted a child more than anything, yet, she was willing to give her child up to you. In keeping her vow, you blessed her five times more. May we follow Hannah's example. When we ask according to your will, you hear us and you grant our requests. Thank you, Father, for your faithfulness. Amen.
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. Also, be sure to join us in our Facebook community and share your thoughts about today's reading. 
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