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1 Chronicles 9:35-39; 1 Samuel 13:1-5; 1 Samuel 13:19-23; 1 Samuel 13:6-18; 1 Samuel 14:1-52<\/strong><\/span> In 1 Samuel 13 we see Saul\u2019s disobedience toward God, through his impatience.\u00a0 I wonder again about us today \u2013 are we patient people?\u00a0 Or are we impatient?\u00a0 Do we wait on God when things are not moving as quickly as we would like them to\u2026?\u00a0 Should we be waiting on God or trying to hurry things up like Saul did\u2026?\u00a0 Below is a painting by artist Guye Rowe of Samuel rebuking Saul from today\u2019s readings:<\/span><\/p>\n Interesting First Samuel chapter 14 readings today!\u00a0 Jonathan was quite brave going to the Philistine camp like he did.\u00a0 Verse 6 was impressive: \u201cJonathan said to his armor bearer. \u201cPerhaps the LORD will help us, for nothing can hinder the LORD. He can win a battle whether he has many warriors or only a few!\u201d\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 Fortunately God helped him with an earthquake and what looked to be some unique strength in verse 13: \u201cSo they climbed up using both hands and feet, and the Philistines fell back as Jonathan and his armor bearer killed them right and left.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Then, Saul seems to be having some power & ego & oath issues in today\u2019s readings\u2026\u00a0 First he makes and oath that the men cannot eat until evening \u2013 not so wise when in the midst of battle.\u00a0 Then he says in verse 39 \u2013 \u201cI vow by the name of the LORD who rescued Israel that the sinner will surely die, even if it is my own son Jonathan!\u201d\u201d\u00a0 <\/em>Well\u2026 it was Jonathan.\u00a0 Fortunately the people were smarter than Saul and saved Jonathan.\u00a0 Below is a painting by the artist C.F. Vos of Saul on this day of battle in today\u2019s readings:<\/span><\/p>\n Bible.org\u2019s commentary on our First Samuel readings today titled \u201cSaul Sacrifices His Kingdom\u201d<\/strong> is <\/span>at this link<\/span> and \u201cSaul Fights the Philistines\u201d<\/strong> is <\/span>at this link<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n Got K-LOVE?<\/strong>\u00a0 A couple of times each year, I enjoy sharing the impact K-LOVE radio has had in my life. First and foremost, I want to simply share with each of you that listening to K-LOVE has absolutely redeemed so much time I have spent in my car. I cannot tell you how many times I\u2019ve jumped into my car thinking or worrying about x, y, or z and then some amazing song comes on K-LOVE (which is, oh, about all the time!) and I just start singing along and oftentimes worshiping God. This radio ministry has blessed my relationship with God significantly and turned me into a frequent car worshiper! I have a hunch there are many of you out there who know exactly what I am talking about here? I used to be someone who would listen to news or talk radio frequently while driving. However, I now pretty much listen to K-LOVE all of the time in the car. I can get my news easily from other news sources at different times of the day. I cannot get back the opportunity to worship God so frequently in my car that K-LOVE affords.<\/span><\/p>\n So, if you\u2019re not a K-LOVE listener, I want to encourage you to please find your local station and give this ministry some time to work in your heart and life! I have a hunch you\u2019ll soon realize how K-LOVE can redeem the time in your car significantly. You can find your local K-LOVE radio station by simply typing in your zip code at this link: https:\/\/www.klove.com\/. Also, you can easily listen to K-LOVE online at klove.com or on iTunes under their Radio tab, then select \u201cReligious\u201d category, then K-LOVE.<\/p>\n If you are a K-LOVE listener, I do want to encourage you to please consider supporting their ministry. They have been doing their Spring Pledge Drive recently and I encourage you to please make a monthly pledge if you are not doing so already? Will you join me in making a gift of $10 (or more) each month to K-LOVE? You can even make a monthly pledge, one-time gift, or pledge of prayer support right now at this link: https:\/\/www.klove.com\/. Thank you so much for your support of K-LOVE!<\/strong><\/p>\n \n
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