Author: Jon

Readings 1 Samuel 23 1 Samuel 24 Psalm 54 Prayer Pray… that when tempted with revenge you will continue to remember God’s word and act honourably. Day 135 – David Hides & Spares Saul The Ziphites tell Saul where David is & David writes a psalm   The game of cat-and-mouse or hide-and-seek continues in…

Readings 1 Samuel 22 Psalm 63 Psalm 52 Prayer Pray… that you will stand up for God, even in the face of great pressure. Day 134 – Doeg Kills Priests David flees to wilderness, Doeg kills priests & David writes psalms   As David continues to run, the camera turns to focus in on Saul…

Readings Samuel 22:1 Psalm 142 Psalm 57 Prayer Pray… that in our lowest or hardest moments, we would seek God’s refuge and strength.. Day 133 – David in the Cave David runs to a cave, prays to God & writes psalms   Yes – the first reading is one verse only. It’s a Psalms focus…

Readings 1 Samuel 21 Psalm 34 Matthew 12:1-8 Prayer Pray… that you will respond to difficult situations by trusting in God rather than rash decisions. Day 132 – David on the Run David eats the Holy Bread & Jesus comments to the Pharisees   Yesterday we left David as he begin to start life on…

Readings 1 Samuel 20 Proverbs 27:4-10 John 15:12-17 Prayer Pray… that you will be a great friend to the people in your life. Day 131 – Jonathan Helps David The friendship of Jonathan, David & Jesus   OK, so where are we up to? Saul had murder on his mind in Saturday’s passage, didn’t he,…

Readings None… unless you need to catch up! Prayer A day off from reading is not a day off from praying or living as a Christian. Pray for something that’s on your heart today. Day 130 – Day Off     Well, we’re well into May, and this odd lock-down continues, although hopefully an end…

Readings 1 Samuel 19 Psalm 59 Psalm 56:3-6 Prayer Pray… that you will be able to respond to people who attack you in a self-controlled way that gives glory to God. Day 129 – Saul Attacks David Saul’s anger with David & David’s escape from Saul     In yesterday’s passage, Saul tried to kill…

Readings 1 Samuel 18 Proverbs 14:30 James 3:13-16 Prayer Pray… that you will fight envy and jealousy, and instead focus on the many blessings you do have. Day 128 – Saul’s Insecurity King Saul is jealous of David, fears him & manipulates him     Now that the battle against Goliath and the army behind…

Readings 1 Samuel 17 Psalm 23 2 Samuel 21:15-22 Prayer Pray… that you will see challenges as God sees them, rather than as humans do. Read today’s notes to understand what I mean! Day 127 – David & Goliath David the shepherd vs. the giant Goliath     I hope you really enjoyed reading today’s…

Readings 1 Samuel 16 Psalms 78:70-72 John 7:24 Prayer Pray… that you will look at someone’s heart rather than their outward appearance, just like God does with David. Day 126 – David Anointed as King God chooses David & says not to judge by appearance   Fewer than 30 verses today, so focus on them…