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The Tale of Two Kings

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1–30

Introduction

  1. A vivid contrast between two kings: Saul the rejected king vs David the anointed king
  2. There are two vital lessons from the man who missed God’s calling and the man whom God used!

These two vital lessons address two significant questions:

  1. WHEREIN LIES TRUE SECURITY? (vv.1-30)
    “David arose and went, along with his men, and killed two hundred of the Philistines.” (v.27)
  2. WHAT IS TRUE SUCCESS? (vv.1-30)
    “And David had success in all his undertakings, for the LORD was with him.” (v.14)

Conclusion

Our one true SAVIOUR and King — JESUS who redeems us to a new life!

Reflection Questions (for CGs and families)

  1. Share a time in your life when you experienced true security. What did you learn about yourself?
  2. Share a time in your life when you experienced true success because the Lord was and is with you. What did you learn about God?
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Daily Devotional Journal
Scripture:
Daniel 5:22-31
Sat, 3 June 2023

Walking Humbly in God’s Hand

Observation:

What significant observations can you make about God in this passage?

Deeper Reflection
Daniel’s words to Belshazzar, “You have not humbled your heart… but you have exalted yourself ” (vv.22-23a), point to a reality: We are either humble or proud. We cannot be not humble and not proud at the same time. Pride is not just self-exaltation, but self-exaltation “against the Lord of heaven”, which also means we “have not glorified God” (v.23). God is always in the picture of humility and pride. Central in true humility is God being glorified. Three theological realities give us the impetus to walk humbly before God.We cannot escape from God: “the God in whose hand are your lifebreath and all your ways” (v.23). We can commit our lives into God’s hand and be secure that “My times are in Your hand” (Psa 31:5, 15a). But even when we choose not to entrust our lives into God’s hand, we are in His hand regardless, for better or for worse before God. God examines our hearts: “you have been weighed and found deficient” (v.27). We are not to be proud or boastful, because God is “a God of knowledge, and with Him actions are weighed” (1 Sam 2:3). We need to come to a point where we can meekly say as Jeremiah, “You know me, O Lord; You see me; and You examine my heart toward You” (Jer 12:3). God can end anything anytime: “God has numbered your kingdom and put an end to it” (v.26). It is foolish to withhold anything from God, as if we can. God is God enough to take away anything from us as He pleases.
Application:

What aspects of God do I need to align my life with?

Prayer:
Write a prayer to God as your response from your meditation on and application of the Scriptures.
Prayer Pointers:
  • Give thanks and praise
  • Pray for Church Board: To know God’s heart and align their hearts to it
  • Pray for significant people
  • Pray for those in need
  • Pray for self
 
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