Scripture
To read the full context go to 1 Samuel 11. It’s 15 verses long.
God is faithful! He also brings great joy, even in the midst of great battles & violence. Also, I can see a portion of the Gospel in this scripture. How, you ask? Let me try and break it down for you.
The old testament has similarities to the Gospel message. It’s a reference to Jesus coming to save us. Also, we were told that Jesus will be our Everlasting Father in Isaiah 9:1-7, the hope of the coming of the Messiah [the promised and expected deliverer].
Matthew 2:1-2 says this about Jesus: Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.” These wise men could’ve only known of a coming Messiah because they had old testament knowledge.
In today’s scripture, the people were full of joy because they were being saved and they were being given a king. King Saul.
What is God speaking to you in this scripture? How can we apply this to our lives today?
Here are my thoughts:
- Don’t despair. We have been given a king, Jesus. He is our Saviour.
- Be joyful because Jesus is our Eternal and Everlasting Father.
- Trust God. He’s in control. He would never lie to us.
- Be obedient to God. His word is full of truth, promises, and blessings.
Dear Father God, Lord Jesus, thank You for being our Saviour and King. I pray that those reading this blog will be blessed and will seek You fully. Thank You in advance for hearing and answering this prayer. In Jesus’ name, amen.
