May 21, 2026
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Reading along with us in 1 Chronicles and Luke? Here’s today’s reading:
1 Chronicles 10 (NIV)
Saul Takes His Life
1 Now the Philistines fought against Israel; the Israelites fled before them, and many fell dead on Mount Gilboa. 2 The Philistines were in hot pursuit of Saul and his sons, and they killed his sons Jonathan, Abinadab and Malki-Shua.…..Continue Reading
We are reminded of the circumstances surrounding the death of Saul but more importantly we are reminded why his life ended in such tradgedy, unfaithfulness. Saul wasn’t looking to God for guidance and direction, in fact he was even looking to mediums over God. Far too often we see people search for someone to give them the answers they want rather than the answers they need. The world is full of people in search or joy and peace in ALL the wrong places. We find our joy, our peace, and our hope in God and nothing on earth can do that. They may find the momentary “feeling” but nothing sustaining because none of it is true and genuine unless it is from God
A short account here about Saul’s death and the explanation of why it happened. We all have a choice to have God working for us or against us. We are either following in His ways or giving Him cause to correct us to get us on track. As we discussed tonight, God is never against us as believers, but He has to work against our independent ways because He loves us and knows what is best for us. And a long series of bad decisions leads us to a place like Saul, where all the potential we had is wasted and others connected to us will suffer along with us.
Wednesday night bible study. Never in 40 years have I taken part in such an awesome study. Last night discussing putting on the full armor of God. With your feet fitted with a readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. When the battle comes to think of the gospel, how about the words of our Savior that said in this life, you will have trouble but be a good cheer I have OVERCOME the world. no matter what your circumstances are if that doesn’t bring you peace. Check for brain function. !!
My peace I leave unto you my peace I give to you, do not let your hearts be troubled and do not fear.
I’m walking my dog this morning, thinking the creator of the universe abides in me. There is nothing that can come my way that can separate me from that. !!
1 chronicles 10
1 Chronicles 10
Saul knew his punishment would be much worse for disobeying God. So bad that he fell on his own sword. That speaks volumes of punishment for not turning to God first!
1 Chronicles 10
Psalm 108; Ezekiel 30; 1 Chronicles 10
1 Chronicles 10
God kills Saul because of his unfaithfulness….not the Philistines, not him falling on his own sword, but it says God killed Saul.
“So Saul died for his unfaithfulness which he had committed against the Lord, because he did not keep the word of the Lord, and also because he consulted a medium for guidance. But he did not inquire of the Lord; therefore He killed him, and turned the kingdom over to David the son of Jesse.”
I Chronicles 10:13-14 NKJV
1 Chronicles 10