Dave Yadallee's personal blog

Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to be a good an genuine servant of the Lord.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear Father, thank You for using

even stones to speak of Your love."



Pray to the Lord and pray for patience in reaping and sowing.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know He will never forsake you.



Pray to the Lord and pray for the Lord to Give you a way out during

temptation.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged

with great support



Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.



Ask those who are serving Christ among

Muslim people how you can pray for them.



When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray

for Muslims throughout the year and encourage them to also

participate in 30 Days.



Pray for the leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom

in the places they govern.



Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have

access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.



Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be

saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.

Pray that, with God's help, children and

young people will be able to journey with hope towards the destiny God has

for each of them



Using Philippians 1:9-11.



A) God's Love is everything

B) God's love gives us strength to stand



God's love to me - God's love through me.



9 (1Th 3:12; Col 1:9; 3:10) And this I pray, that your love may abound yet

more and more in knowledge and in all discernment,

10 (1Th 3:13; Ro 12:2) that you may approve things that are excellent

so that you may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,



[9] And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in

knowledge and in all judgment;

[10] That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere

and without offence till the day of Christ;



i) Love is the behaviour that is based on the knowledge, understanding

and the truth of God's word - Mett truth, love's best friend

ii) Love is behaviour that is both pure and blameless - Unselfish love



Phillipians 1:11 (Col 1:6; Jn 15:8) being filled with the fruit of

righteousness, which comes through Jesus Christ, for the glory and praise of

God.



[11] Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus

Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.



pray for the discipleship of North Korean defectors who have accepted Christ.



Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.

and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness



Remember eternity starts now -

Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God

1 Samuel 24

[1] And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the

Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the

wilderness of En-gedi.

[2] Then Saul took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel, and went to

seek David and his men upon the rocks of the wild goats.

[3] And he came to the sheepcotes by the way, where was a cave; and Saul

went in to cover his feet: and David and his men remained in the sides of

the cave.

[4] And the men of David said unto him, Behold the day of which the LORD

said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thine hand, that

thou mayest do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and

cut off the skirt of Saul's robe privily.

[5] And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he

had cut off Saul's skirt.

[6] And he said unto his men, The LORD forbid that I should do this thing

unto my master, the LORD's anointed, to stretch forth mine hand against him,

seeing he is the anointed of the LORD.

[7] So David stayed his servants with these words, and suffered them not to

rise against Saul. But Saul rose up out of the cave, and went on his way.

[8] David also arose afterward, and went out of the cave, and cried after

Saul, saying, My lord the king. And when Saul looked behind him, David

stooped with his face to the earth, and bowed himself.

[9] And David said to Saul, Wherefore hearest thou men's words, saying,

Behold, David seeketh thy hurt?

[10] Behold, this day thine eyes have seen how that the LORD had delivered

thee to day into mine hand in the cave: and some bade me kill thee: but mine

eye spared thee; and I said, I will not put forth mine hand against my lord;

for he is the LORD's anointed.

[11] Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand:

for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe and killed thee not, know thou

and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in mine hand, and I

have not sinned against thee; yet thou huntest my soul to take it.

[12] The LORD judge between me and thee, and the LORD avenge me of thee: but

mine hand shall not be upon thee.

[13] As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the

wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.

[14] After whom is the king of Israel come out? after whom dost thou pursue?

after a dead dog, after a flea.

[15] The LORD therefore be judge, and judge between me and thee, and see,

and plead my cause, and deliver me out of thine hand.

[16] And it came to pass, when David had made an end of speaking these words

unto Saul, that Saul said, Is this thy voice, my son David? And Saul lifted

up his voice, and wept.

[17] And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I: for thou hast

rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil.

[18] And thou hast shewed this day how that thou hast dealt well with me:

forasmuch as when the LORD had delivered me into thine hand, thou killedst

me not.

[19] For if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? wherefore

the LORD reward thee good for that thou hast done unto me this day.

[20] And now, behold, I know well that thou shalt surely be king, and that

the kingdom of Israel shall be established in thine hand.

[21] Swear now therefore unto me by the LORD, that thou wilt not cut off my

seed after me, and that thou wilt not destroy my name out of my father's

house.

[22] And David sware unto Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men

gat them up unto the hold.



2) Our Daily Bread for 13 April 2026 titled



The Power of Grace by Dave Branon



Ephesians 2:1-9



From Death to Life



1 (Col 2:13; Lk 15:24) And you were dead in your trespasses and sins,

2 (Jn 12:31; Eph 6:12; 2:3) in which you formerly walked according

to the age of this world and according to the prince of the power of the air,

the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience,

3 (Gal 2:15-16; Ps 51:5) among them we all also once lived in the lusts

of our flesh, doing the desires of the flesh and of the mind,

and we were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest.

4 (Ro 2:4; Eph 1:7) But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love

with which He loved us,

5 (Eph 2:1; Ac 15:11; Eph 2:8) even when we were dead in sins, made us alive

together with Christ (by grace you have been saved),

6 (Eph 1:3) and He raised us up and seated us together in the heavenly places

in Christ Jesus,

7 (Titus 3:4; Eph 2:4) so that in the coming ages He might show

the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.

8 (Eph 2:5; Mk 16:16) For by grace you have been saved through faith,

and this is not of yourselves. It is the gift of God,

9 (2Ti 1:9; Ro 3:20) not of works, so that no one should boast.



[1] And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;

[2] Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world,

according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh

in the children of disobedience:

[3] Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts

of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were

by nature the children of wrath, even as others.

[4] But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,

[5] Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ,

(by grace ye are saved; )

[6] And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly

places in Christ Jesus:

[7] That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace

in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.

[8] For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it

is the gift of God:

[9] Not of works, lest any man should boast.



When Mark was pulled over by an officer for driving while intoxicated, he was

afraid his college football career was over. He was sure he was going to jail.

But the policeman instead dropped him off at his college. When Mark asked why,

he said, "I'm giving you grace."



Still, the young man was certain his coach would find out, and he'd lose his

scholarship. So when his coach asked to see Mark after practice the next day,

he was very apprehensive. Surprisingly the coach said, "I know what happened

last night, but I'm giving you grace."

He then suggested that Mark consider attending church the next Sunday.



He went. And guess what the pastor talked about? The grace of Jesus in

offering us salvation when we don't deserve it. Mark got the message. That

day, he trusted Jesus as Saviour, and he spent the rest of his life serving

Him - starting a ranch for boys who need a second chance - who need grace.



It's by God's grace that believers in Jesus "have been saved" (Ephesians 2:8).

Grace does what good works can't do (v. 9; Romans 11:6). It's a gift provided

by Jesus' sacrifice on the cross.



The burden of our sin doesn't have to weigh us down. As Mark discovered, God's

grace can free us and give us life "to the full" (John 10:10).



Reflect & Pray



How have you experienced God's grace in your life?

What are some ways you can show it to others?



Dear God, thank You for showering Your grace on me.

Please help my life to be marked by grace and mercy.



Visit go.odb.org/041326 to learn about

the extent of God's grace in offering us salvation.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 7 Promises of Grace - Day 2 - Due Season



Gal 6:9



9 And let us not grow weary in doing good,

for in due season we shall reap, if we do not give up.



9 And let us not be weary in well doing:

for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.



Jackie's preschool class took on an exciting project: they were going to grow

flowers from seeds, Each child took the seed, planted it carefully in the

bedding soil, watered, and waited. But Jackie couldn't wait. Every day

for a week he ran to the window box, looked for his plants, poked, prodded,

unplanted the seeds and then planted them again. "It's no use,"

he pouted after the first week. "Nothing's gonna grow in there."

We live in an instant society - microwave dinners, quick fixes, easy answers.

We are conditioned by our environment to expect - even to demand -

immediate response, and when we have to wait,

we become impatient and irritable.

Paul's exhortation to the Galatians, "Let us not become weary in doing good,"

is as appropriate for twentieth-century believers as it was for the new church

at Galatia. We lose motivation when we don't see results,

and weariness sets in.

If our work does not seem to be producing as we hope, we want to abandon it

and move on to a new project.

But God says, "You will reap a harvest if you don't give up." We give up too

soon in our prayers for a loved one's salvation. We abandon hope too readily

when we don't see spiritual growth in our own lives, when our investment in

another's spiritual maturity seems to have no return. The Lord says,

"The harvest is coming; be patient; trust me."

In due season the harvest comes; when it's the right time. When the seed has

had time to germinate, when the roots are string enough, when the conditions

are right, the reaping time will come. But we must be willing to wait for

the due season, the moment of ripeness, when our labor brings its return.



Application



a) Have I ever felt that my spiritual labours have produced no harvest at all?



b) What does it mean to my own spiritual growth that there is a "due season"

for reaping the harvest?





4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Joshua 1:5



5 (Dt 7:24; 31:6-8) No man will be able to stand against you all the days

of your life. As I was with Moses, I will be with you. I will not

abandon you. I will not leave you.



5 There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy

life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee,

nor forsake thee.

5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:



God's Help in Times of Temptation



1 Cor 10:1-13



1 Corinthians 10



Warning Against Idolatry



1 (Ex 14:29; Ps 66:6) I would not want you to be unaware that

all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea,

2 and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea;

3 (Ex 16:35; Dt 8:3) all ate the same spiritual food;

4 (Ex 17:6; Nu 20:11) and all drank the same spiritual drink,

for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them,

and that Rock was Christ.

5 (Heb 3:17; Jude 1:5) But with many of them God was not well pleased,

and they were overthrown in the wilderness.

6 (Nu 11:4; 1Co 10:11) Now these things were our examples to the intent

that we should not lust after evil things as they lusted.

7 (Ex 32:19; 32:4) Neither be idolaters as were some of them.

As it is written,

"The people sat down to eat and drink and rose up to revel." (Ex 32:6. )

8 (Nu 25:1-9; 1Co 6:18) Neither let us commit sexual immorality as some

of them committed, when 23000 fell in one day.

9 (Nu 21:5-6; Ex 17:2) Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them

also tempted and were destroyed by serpents.

10 (Ex 12:23; Nu 16:41) Neither murmur, as some of them also murmured

and were destroyed by the destroyer.

11 (Ro 13:11) Now all these things happened to them for examples.

They are written as an admonition to us,

upon whom the end of the ages has come.

12 (Ro 11:20) Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed,

lest he fall.

13 (1Co 1:9; 2Pe 2:9) No temptation has taken you except what is common

to man. God is faithful, and He will not permit you to be tempted above

what you can endure, but will with the temptation also make a way

to escape, that you may be able to bear it.



1 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all

our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;

2 and were all baptised unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;

3 and did all eat the same spiritual meat;

4 and did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that

spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.

5 But with many of them God was not well pleased:

for they were overthrown in the wilderness.

6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust

after evil things, as they also lusted.

7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written,

The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.

8 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed,

and fell in one day three and twenty thousand.

9 Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted,

and were destroyed of serpents.

10 Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured,

and were destroyed of the destroyer.

11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples:

and they are written for our admonition,

upon whom the ends of the world are come.

12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man:

but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted

above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also

make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.



6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)



Manitoba



Quick facts on Muslims in Manitoba



Manitoba 2015 population 1 282 000



est Muslim Population 21 349



CNMM Networks: Winnipeg



The Muslim population of Manitoba, understandably centred in Winnipeg, is very

diverse and represents some 48 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Conservative estimates put their number at 21000 , with some suggesting

it might be twice that size.

Some outreach among Muslims has started, yet in comparison to the size

of this community, there is the need and opportunity for far more engagement.

Continued influx of new immigrants and refugees continues to see the growth

of this Muslim centre in Manitoba.

We rejoice in the Arabic fellowship meeting there and the energetic workers

among Muslims in Winnipeg.



Let us intercede in unity for:



- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged

with great support



Adding further



30 day of Prayers from 10 March 2024 to 8 April 2024



1 Timothy 2:1-7



1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications, prayers,

intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority, that we may lead

a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,

3 (1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and acceptable in the sight of God

our Saviour,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32) who desires all men to be saved and to come

to the knowledge of the truth.

5 (Gal 3:20; 1Co 8:6; Dt 6:4) There is one God and one mediator between God

and men, the Man Christ Jesus,

6 (1Co 1:6; 1Ti 6:15) who gave Himself as a ransom for all.

This was the testimony given at the proper time.

7 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle

(I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles

in faith and truth.



[1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications, prayers,

intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority, that we may lead

a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,

3 (1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and acceptable in the sight of God

our Saviour,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32) who desires all men to be saved and to come

to the knowledge of the truth.

5 (Gal 3:20; 1Co 8:6; Dt 6:4) There is one God and one mediator between God

and men, the Man Christ Jesus,

6 (1Co 1:6; 1Ti 6:15) who gave Himself as a ransom for all.

This was the testimony given at the proper time.

7 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle

(I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles

in faith and truth.



How can we keep praying?



Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.



Ask those who are serving Christ among

Muslim people how you can pray for them.



When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray

for Muslims throughout the year and encourage them to also

participate in 30 Days.



What should you pray for?



Pray for the leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom

in the places they govern.



Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have

access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.



Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be

saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.



My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further

call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity

(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .



7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada



http://www.ehc.ca



13th Day of the Month



a) Pray that, with God's help, children and

young people will be able to journey with hope towards the destiny God has

for each of them



b) Pray for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador



I) Pray for the leaders of Newfoundland and Labrador, that God's Spirit

would influence then to act justly, serve with integrity

and honour high moral standards.



( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4



1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications, prayers,

intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority, that we may

lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,

3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and acceptable in the sight of God

our Savior,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved and to come

to the knowledge of the truth.

)



II) Pray for the churches of the province, that they would be lighthouses

beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.



III) Pray that the Lord would use the Finding the Hope Campaign

and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus

1 SAMUEL 23



13 (1Sa 22:2; 25:13) So David and his men, which were about six hundred,

arose and left Keilah. And they went wherever they could go.

Now it was told Saul that David had escaped from Keilah.

So he halted the expedition.

14 (Ps 54:3-4; Jos 15:24) And David remained in the wilderness

in strongholds, and dwelled in mountains in the Wilderness of Ziph.

Saul sought him every day, but God did not give him into his hand.

15 Now David saw that Saul had come out to seek his life.

And David was in the Wilderness of Ziph in Horesh.

16 (Ne 2:18) Jonathan, the son of Saul, arose and went to David at Horesh.

And he strengthened his hand in God.

17 (1Sa 20:31; 24:20) He said to him, "Do not fear, for the hand of Saul

my father will not find you. You will be king over Israel,

and I will be next to you. Saul my father knows this."

18 (1Sa 18:3; 20:42) The two of them made a covenant before the Lord.

And David stayed in Horesh, but Jonathan went to his house.

19 (1Sa 26:1; 26:3; Ps 54:1–7) Then the Ziphites went up to Saul to Gibeah

saying, "Is David not hiding himself with us in strongholds in Horesh,

on the hill of Hakilah, which is south of Jeshimon?

20 (1Sa 23:12) Now, O king, come down according to all the desire of

your soul to come down. And our part will be

to deliver him into the king's hand."

21 (1Sa 22:8) Saul said, "Blessed are you of the Lord.

For you have had compassion on me.

22 Please go, make sure again. Investigate and see the place where his foot

rests, and who has seen him there. For it has been said to me

that he is very cunning.

23 So look and learn about all the hiding places where he hides himself.

And come to me with certainty, and I will go with you.

And it will be that if he is in the land,

then I will track him throughout all the clans of Judah."

24 (Jos 15:55; 1Sa 25:2) So they arose and went to Ziph before Saul.

But David and his men were in the Wilderness of Maon,

in the desert south of Jeshimon.

25 Saul and his men went to seek him, but they told David.

Therefore he came down to the Rock, and lived in the Wilderness of Maon.

And when Saul heard that, he pursued after David in the Wilderness of Maon.

26 (Ps 17:9) Saul went on this side of the mountain and David

and his men on that side of the mountain. And David hurried to get away

from Saul. Now Saul and his men were closing in on David

and his men to capture them.

27 (2Ki 19:9) But a messenger came to Saul saying,

"Hurry and go! For the Philistines have invaded the land."

28 So Saul returned from pursuing after David, and he went against

the Philistines. Therefore they called that place the Rock of Escape.

29 (2Ch 20:2; Jos 15:62)David then went up from there and

lived in the strongholds of En Gedi.



[13] Then David and his men, which were about six hundred, arose and

departed out of Keilah, and went whithersoever they could go. And it was

told Saul that David was escaped from Keilah; and he forbare to go forth.

[14] And David abode in the wilderness in strong holds, and remained in a

mountain in the wilderness of Ziph. And Saul sought him every day, but God

delivered him not into his hand.

[15] And David saw that Saul was come out to seek his life: and David was in

the wilderness of Ziph in a wood.

[16] And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and

strengthened his hand in God.

[17] And he said unto him, Fear not: for the hand of Saul my father shall

not find thee; and thou shalt be king over Israel, and I shall be next unto

thee; and that also Saul my father knoweth.

[18] And they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the

wood, and Jonathan went to his house.

[19] Then came up the Ziphites to Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David

hide himself with us in strong holds in the wood, in the hill of Hachilah,

which is on the south of Jeshimon?

[20] Now therefore, O king, come down according to all the desire of thy

soul to come down; and our part shall be to deliver him into the king's

hand.

[21] And Saul said, Blessed be ye of the LORD; for ye have compassion on me.

[22] Go, I pray you, prepare yet, and know and see his place where his haunt

is, and who hath seen him there: for it is told me that he dealeth very

subtilly.

[23] See therefore, and take knowledge of all the lurking places where he

hideth himself, and come ye again to me with the certainty, and I will go

with you: and it shall come to pass, if he be in the land, that I will

search him out throughout all the thousands of Judah.

[24] And they arose, and went to Ziph before Saul: but David and his men

were in the wilderness of Maon, in the plain on the south of Jeshimon.

[25] Saul also and his men went to seek him. And they told David: wherefore

he came down into a rock, and abode in the wilderness of Maon. And when Saul

heard that, he pursued after David in the wilderness of Maon.

[26] And Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on

that side of the mountain: and David made haste to get away for fear of

Saul; for Saul and his men compassed David and his men round about to take

them.

[27] But there came a messenger unto Saul, saying, Haste thee, and come; for

the Philistines have invaded the land.

[28] Wherefore Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the

Philistines: therefore they called that place Sela-hammahlekoth.

[29] And David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds at En-gedi.



PSALMS 54



For the Music Director. With stringed instruments.

A Contemplative Maskil of David, when the Ziphites

went and told Saul, "Is David not hiding among us?"



1 O God, save me by Your name,

and judge me by Your strength.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) O God, hear my prayer;

give ear to the words of my mouth.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) For strangers rise up against me,

and formidable adversaries seek my life;

they do not set God before them. Selah

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) God is my helper;

the Lord is with those who support my life.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) He will repay my enemies for their evil.

In Your faithfulness, destroy them.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I will sacrifice a freewill offering to You;

I will give thanks to Your name, O Lord, for it is good.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) For He has delivered me out of all trouble;

and my eye has looked down on my enemies.



Psalm 54

[1] Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.

[2] Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.

[3] For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my

soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.

[4] Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.

[5] He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.

[6] I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for

it is good.

[7] For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his

desire upon mine enemies.



1 SAMUEL 24



David Spares Saul's Life

1 (1Sa 23:28-29; 23:19) When Saul had returned from following the Philistines,

it was reported to him, saying, "David is in the Wilderness of En Gedi."

2 (1Sa 26:2) Then Saul took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel

and went to seek David and his men in front of the rocks of the wild goats.

3 (Jdg 3:24; Ps 57:1-11) He came to the sheep pens by the way and a cave

was there. And Saul went in to relieve himself. Now David and his men

were sitting in the rear of the cave.

4 The men of David said to him, "This is the day of which the Lord

said to you, 'I am giving your enemy into your hand.

You may do with him as seems good in your eyes.'"

Then David arose and secretly cut off the corner of Saul's robe.

5 (2Sa 24:10) Afterward David's heart troubled him because he had cut off

a corner of Saul's robe.

6 He said to his men, "The Lord forbid that I should do this thing

to my lord, the Lord's anointed, to stretch out my hand against him.

For he is anointed of the Lord."

7 (Ps 7:4) So David dispersed his men by these words and did not let

them rise against Saul. And Saul arose from the cave and went on his way.

8 (1Sa 25:23–24) David arose afterward and went out from the cave.

And he called after Saul saying, "My lord the king!" And when Saul looked

behind him, David had bowed down with his face to the ground and paid homage.

9 David said to Saul, "Why do you listen to the words of men saying,

'David seeks your harm'?

10 (1Sa 24:4) This day you have seen with your own eyes that the Lord

delivered you today into my hand in the cave. So that some said to kill you,

but my eye had compassion on you. And I said, 'I will not put forth my hand

against my lord, for he is anointed of the Lord.'

11 (1Sa 26:20; 23:14) See, my father! Look at the corner of your robe

in my hand. Indeed, I cut off the corner of your robe, but I did not kill you.

Observe and see that there is no evil or rebellion in my hand.

I have not sinned against you, but you are

lying in wait for my life to take it.

12 (Ge 16:5; Jdg 11:27) The Lord will judge between me and you,

and the Lord will avenge me on you, but my hand will not be against you.

13 (Mt 7:16-18) As the proverb of the ancients says,

'From the wicked comes forth wickedness,' but my hand will not be against you.

14 (1Sa 26:20; 17:43) "After whom has the king of Israel come out?

After whom are you pursuing? After a dead dog? A single flea?

15 (1Sa 24:12; Ps 35:1) May the Lord be judge, and decide between me and you.

And may He see and plead my case, and deliver me out of your hand."

16 (1Sa 26:17) When David finished speaking these words to Saul,

Saul said, "Is this your voice, my son David?" And Saul lifted up his voice

and wept.

17 (1Sa 26:21; Mt 5:44) And he said to David, "You are more righteous than I.

For you have rewarded me with good, while I have rewarded you with evil.

18 (1Sa 26:23) And you have shown today that you have dealt well with me,

when the Lord delivered me into your hand and you did not kill me.

19 For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him safely go away?

Therefore may the Lord reward you well for what you have done for me this day.

20 (1Sa 23:17) Now, listen, I know that you will surely be king

and that the kingdom of Israel will be established in your hand.

21 (Ge 21:23; 2Sa 21:6-8) Therefore swear to me now by the Lord that you will

not cut off my descendants after me and that you will not

destroy my name out of my father's household."

22 (1Sa 23:29) So David swore to Saul and Saul went home.

But David and his men went up to the stronghold.

1 Samuel 22



[6] When Saul heard that David was discovered, and the men that were with

him, (now Saul abode in Gibeah under a tree in Ramah, having his spear in

his hand, and all his servants were standing about him;)

[7] Then Saul said unto his servants that stood about him, Hear now, ye

Benjamites; will the son of Jesse give every one of you fields and

vineyards, and make you all captains of thousands, and captains of hundreds;

[8] That all of you have conspired against me, and there is none that

sheweth me that my son hath made a league with the son of Jesse, and there

is none of you that is sorry for me, or sheweth unto me that my son hath

stirred up my servant against me, to lie in wait, as at this day?

[9] Then answered Doeg the Edomite, which was set over the servants of Saul,

and said, I saw the son of Jesse coming to Nob, to Ahimelech the son of

Ahitub.

[10] And he inquired of the LORD for him, and gave him victuals, and gave

him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.

[11] Then the king sent to call Ahimelech the priest, the son of Ahitub, and

all his father's house, the priests that were in Nob: and they came all of

them to the king.

[12] And Saul said, Hear now, thou son of Ahitub. And he answered, Here I

am, my lord.

[13] And Saul said unto him, Why have ye conspired against me, thou and the

son of Jesse, in that thou hast given him bread, and a sword, and hast

inquired of God for him, that he should rise against me, to lie in wait, as

at this day?

[14] Then Ahimelech answered the king, and said, And who is so faithful

among all thy servants as David, which is the king's son in law, and goeth

at thy bidding, and is honourable in thine house?

[15] Did I then begin to inquire of God for him? be it far from me: let not

the king impute any thing unto his servant, nor to all the house of my

father: for thy servant knew nothing of all this, less or more.

[16] And the king said, Thou shalt surely die, Ahimelech, thou, and all thy

father's house.

[17] And the king said unto the footmen that stood about him, Turn, and slay

the priests of the LORD; because their hand also is with David, and because

they knew when he fled, and did not shew it to me. But the servants of the

king would not put forth their hand to fall upon the priests of the LORD.

[18] And the king said to Doeg, Turn thou, and fall upon the priests. And

Doeg the Edomite turned, and he fell upon the priests, and slew on that day

fourscore and five persons that did wear a linen ephod.

[19] And Nob, the city of the priests, smote he with the edge of the sword,

both men and women, children and sucklings, and oxen, and asses, and sheep,

with the edge of the sword.



David, Protector of the Priestly Line



20 (1Sa 23:6; 30:7; 1Ki 2:26-27) But one of the sons of Ahimelek

the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped and fled after David.

21 Abiathar reported to David that Saul had killed the priests of the Lord.

22 David said to Abiathar, "I knew it that day when Doeg the Edomite

was there, that he would surely tell Saul. I have caused the death

of all the persons of your father's house.

23 (1Ki 2:26) -Remain with me. Do not fear. For the one who seeks my life

seeks your life, but you are safe with me."



1 SAMUEL 22



[20] And one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar,

escaped, and fled after David.

[21] And Abiathar shewed David that Saul had slain the LORD's priests.

[22] And David said unto Abiathar, I knew it that day, when Doeg the Edomite

was there, that he would surely tell Saul: I have occasioned the death of

all the persons of thy father's house.

[23] Abide thou with me, fear not: for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy

life: but with me thou shalt be in safeguard.



PSALMS 52



For the Music Director. A Contemplative Maskil. A Psalm of David,

when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul,

"David has come to the house of Ahimelek."

1 Why do you boast in evil, O mighty man?

The goodness of God endures continually.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2 ) Your tongue devises calamities,

like a sharp razor, you worker of treachery.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) You love evil more than good,

and lying rather than speaking righteousness. Selah

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) You love all devouring words,

O you deceitful tongue.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) God will likewise break you down forever;

He will snatch you away and pluck you from your home,

and uproot you from the land of the living. Selah

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9 ) The righteous also will see and fear,

and will laugh in contempt,

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) "See, this is the man

who did not make God his refuge,

but trusted in the abundance of riches,

and grew strong in his own wickedness."

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) But I am like a green olive tree

in the house of God;

I trust in the mercy of God

forever and ever.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) I will give thanks to You forever, because You have acted;

and I will wait on Your name,

for it is good before Your saints.



Psalm 52

[1] Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God

endureth continually.

[2] Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp rasor, working deceitfully.

[3] Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak

righteousness. Selah.

[4] Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.

[5] God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and

pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the

living. Selah.

[6] The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:

[7] Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the

abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.

[8] But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the

mercy of God for ever and ever.

[9] I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait

on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.



1 SAMUEL 23



David Saves Keilah



1 (Jos 15:44; Ne 3:17-18) Then they told David, "Listen, the Philistines

are fighting against Keilah, and they are looting the threshing floors."

2 (1Sa 23:4; 2Sa 5:19) Therefore David inquired of the Lord, saying,

"Shall I go and attack these Philistines?"

And the Lord said to David,

"Go and attack the Philistines, and rescue Keilah."

3 The men of David said to him, "We are afraid here in Judah. How much

more then, if we go down to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines?"

4 (Jdg 7:7; Jos 8:7) Then David again inquired of the Lord. And the Lord

answered him and said, "Arise, go down to Keilah because I am giving

the Philistines into your hand."

5 Then David and his men went to Keilah. He fought with the Philistines

and carried off their livestock, and he struck them with a great slaughter.

So David rescued the inhabitants of Keilah.

6 (1Sa 22:20) When Abiathar the son of Ahimelek fled to David at Keilah,

he came down with the ephod in his hand.



[1] Then they told David, saying, Behold, the Philistines fight against

Keilah, and they rob the threshingfloors.

[2] Therefore David inquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go and smite these

Philistines? And the LORD said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines,

and save Keilah.

[3] And David's men said unto him, Behold, we be afraid here in Judah: how

much more then if we come to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines?

[4] Then David inquired of the LORD yet again. And the LORD answered him and

said, Arise, go down to Keilah; for I will deliver the Philistines into

thine hand.

[5] So David and his men went to Keilah, and fought with the Philistines,

and brought away their cattle, and smote them with a great slaughter. So

David saved the inhabitants of Keilah.

[6] And it came to pass, when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled to David to

Keilah, that he came down with an ephod in his hand.



Saul Pursues David



7 It was reported to Saul that David had come to Keilah.

And Saul said, "God has delivered him into my hand.

For he is shut in, by entering into a town that has gates and bars."

8 Then Saul summoned all the people together for war,

to go down to Keilah to besiege David and his men.

9 (1Sa 30:7; 23:6) David found out that Saul was planning evil against him.

So he said to Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod near."

10 And David said, "O Lord, God of Israel, Your servant has certainly

heard that Saul seeks to come to Keilah, to destroy the city on account of me.

11 Will the leaders of Keilah deliver me into his hand? Will Saul come down,

as Your servant has heard? O Lord, God of Israel, please tell Your servant."

And the Lord said, "He will come down."

12 (1Sa 23:20) Then said David, "Will the men of Keilah deliver me

and my men into the hand of Saul?"

And the Lord said, "They will deliver you."



[7] And it was told Saul that David was come to Keilah. And Saul said, God

hath delivered him into mine hand; for he is shut in, by entering into a

town that hath gates and bars.

[8] And Saul called all the people together to war, to go down to Keilah, to

besiege David and his men.

[9] And David knew that Saul secretly practised mischief against him; and he

said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod.

[10] Then said David, O LORD God of Israel, thy servant hath certainly heard

that Saul seeketh to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake.

[11] Will the men of Keilah deliver me up into his hand? will Saul come

down, as thy servant hath heard? O LORD God of Israel, I beseech thee, tell

thy servant. And the LORD said, He will come down.

[12] Then said David, Will the men of Keilah deliver me and my men into the

hand of Saul? And the LORD said, They will deliver thee up.

Psalms 57

Ps 108:1-5

For the Music Director. To the melody of "Do Not Destroy."

A Miktam of David when he fled from Saul in the cave.

1 Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious tome!

For my soul seeks refuge in You;

in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge,

until the ruinous storm passes by.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) I will cry to God Most High,

to God who vindicates me.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5 ) He will send from heaven and save me

from the taunt of the one who crushes me. Selah

God will send forth His mercy and His truth.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) My soul is among lions,

and I lie among the sons of men who blaze like fire,

whose teeth are spears and arrows,

and their tongue a sharp sword.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;

may Your glory be above all the earth.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) They have prepared a net for my steps;

my soul is bowed down;

they have dug a pit before me,

but they have fallen into it. Selah

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) My heart is fixed, O God,

my heart is fixed;

I will sing and give praise.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Awake, my glory!

Awake, psaltery and harp!

I will awake the dawn.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) I will thank You, O Lord, among the peoples;

I will sing to You among the nations.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) For Your mercy is great up to the heavens,

and Your truth extends to the clouds.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5 ) Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;

may Your glory be above all the earth.



Psalm 57

[1] Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in

thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these

calamities be overpast.

[2] I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for

me.

[3] He shall send from heaven, and save from the reproach of him that would

swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.

[4] My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire,

even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a

sharp sword.

[5] Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all

the earth.

[6] They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have

digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves.

Selah.

[7] My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give

praise.

[8] Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.

[9] I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee

among the nations.

[10] For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.

[11] Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all

the earth.



PSALMS 142



A Contemplative Maskil of David, when he was in the cave. A Prayer.



1 I cried unto the Lord with my voice;

with my voice I made my supplication unto the Lord.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) I poured out my complaint before Him;

I declared to Him my trouble.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) When my spirit was overwhelmed within me,

then You knew my path.

In the way where I walk,

they have laid a snare for me.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) I looked on my right and noticed,

but there was no one who would care for me;

there is no refuge for me;

no one cares for my soul.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I cried unto You, O Lord;

I said, "You are my refuge

and my portion in the land of the living."

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:89) Attend to my cry,

for I am brought very low;

deliver me from my persecutors,

for they are stronger than me.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Bring my soul out of prison,

that I may praise Your name;

the righteous shall surround me,

for You shall deal bountifully with me.



Psalm 142

[1] I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I

make my supplication.

[2] I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble.

[3] When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In

the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me.

[4] I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would

know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul.

[5] I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in

the land of the living.

[6] Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my

persecutors; for they are stronger than I.

[7] Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous

shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me.



1 Chronicles 12:8-18



8 (2Sa 2:18; 17:10) From the Gadites mighty men of valor, men of the war

battalion, who could handle shield and sword, whose faces were like the

faces of lions, and who were as swift as the gazelles on the mountains,

separated themselves for David in the stronghold in the wilderness:

9 Ezer the captain,

Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,

10 Mishmannah the fourth, Jeremiah the fifth,

11 Attai the sixth, Eliel the seventh,

12 Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,

13 Jeremiah the tenth, Makbannai the eleventh.

14 (Lev 26:8; Dt 32:30) These were from Gad, captains of the battalions.

One of the least of them was as a hundred and the greatest as a thousand.

15 (Jos 3:15; 4:18) These were the ones who crossed over the Jordan

during the first month when it had overflowed its banks and caused the valley

dwellers to flee to the east and to the west.

16 Some of the sons of Benjamin and Judah came to the stronghold of David.

17 So David went out before them and said to them, "If you have come in peace

to help me, then I will have a heart united with yours, but if to betray me

to my adversaries, when there is no violence in my hand, may the God of our

fathers see, and may He decide between us."

18 (Jdg 6:34; 2Sa 17:25)Then the Spirit came upon Amasai the captain

of the officers, and he said,

"We are for you, David,

and with you, son of Jesse.

Peace, peace to you,

and peace to the one helping you,

for your God helps you."



8 And of the Gadites there separated themselves unto David into the hold

to the wilderness men of might, and men of war fit for the battle,

that could handle shield and buckler, whose faces were like the

faces of lions, and were as swift as the roes upon the mountains;

9 Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,

10 Mishmannah the fourth, Jeremiah the fifth,

11 Attai the sixth, Eliel the seventh,

12 Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,

13 Jeremiah the tenth, Machbanai the eleventh.

14 These were of the sons of Gad, captains of the host:

one of the least was over an hundred, and the greatest over a thousand.

15 These are they that went over Jordan in the first month, when it had

overflown all his banks; and they put to flight all them of the valleys,

both toward the east, and toward the west.

16 And there came of the children of Benjamin and Judah to the hold

unto David.

17 And David went out to meet them, and answered and said unto them,

If ye be come peaceably unto me to help me, mine heart shall be knit

unto you: but if ye be come to betray me to mine enemies, seeing there

is no wrong in mine hands, the God of our fathers look thereon, and rebuke it.

18 Then the spirit came upon Amasai, who was chief of the captains,

and he said, Thine are we, David, and on thy side, thou son of Jesse:

peace, peace be unto thee, and peace be to thine helpers; for thy God

helpeth thee. Then David received them, and made them captains of the band.



1 SAMUEL 22



3 Then David went from there to Mizpah of Moab.

And he said to the king of Moab, "Please let my father and my mother

come forth and be with you until I know what God will do for me."

4 He brought them before the king of Moab, and they lived with him

all the while that David was in the stronghold.

5 (2Sa 24:11; 1Ch 21:9) The prophet Gad said to David,

"Do not remain in the stronghold. Go to the land of Judah."

So David went and came to the forest of Hereth.



[3] And David went thence to Mizpeh of Moab: and he said unto the king of

Moab, Let my father and my mother, I pray thee, come forth, and be with you,

till I know what God will do for me.

[4] And he brought them before the king of Moab: and they dwelt with him all

the while that David was in the hold.

[5] And the prophet Gad said unto David, Abide not in the hold; depart, and

get thee into the land of Judah. Then David departed, and came into the

forest of Hareth.



Saul Kills the Priests of Nob



6 When Saul heard that David and the men who were with him

were discovered, Saul was sitting in Gibeah under the tamarisk tree

on the hill with his spear in his hand. And all his servants

were standing about him.

7 Saul said to his servants that stood about him, "Hear now, Benjamites!

Will the son of Jesse give every one of you fields and vineyards?

Will he appoint you all as captains of thousands and captains of hundreds?

8 (1Sa 18:3; 23:21) You have all conspired against me, and no one revealed

to me that my son made a covenant with the son of Jesse. And not one of you

is grieved for me and revealed it to me that my son raised up my servant

against me to ambush me as at this day."

9 (Ps 52:1–9) Then Doeg the Edomite, who was chief over the servants of Saul,

answered and said, "I saw the son of Jesse coming to Nob, to Ahimelek the

son of Ahitub.

10 (Nu 27:21; 1Sa 23:2) And he inquired of the Lord for him and gave him

provisions. And he gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine."

11 So the king sent to summon Ahimelek the priest, the son of Ahitub,

and all his father's house, the priests that were in Nob.

And they all came to the king.

12 Saul said, "Hear now, son of Ahitub!"

And he answered, "Here I am, my lord."

13 (1Sa 22:8) Saul said to him, "Why have you conspired against me,

you and the son of Jesse, in that you gave him bread and a sword,

and have inquired of God for him, that he should rise against me

to ambush me, as at this day?"

14 (1Sa 19:4-5; 20:32) Then Ahimelek answered the king and said,

"And who is as faithful among all your servants as David,

who is the king's son-in-law, chief of your bodyguard,

and is honored in your house?

15 (1Sa 25:36) Did I just today begin to inquire of God for him?

Far be it from me! Let not the king assign any blame to his servant,

or to all the house of my father. For your servant has known nothing

of all this matter, whether small or great."

16The king said, "You will surely die, Ahimelek, you

and all your father's house."

17 (Ex 1:17) The king said to the guards standing near him,

"Turn and kill the priests of the Lord, because their hand is with David.

And because they knew that he was fleeing and did not reveal it to me."

But the servants of the king would not put forth their hand to attack

the priests of the Lord.

18 The king said to Doeg, "You turn and fall upon the priests."

And Doeg the Edomite turned and struck the priests

and killed on that day 85 men who wore a linen ephod.

19 (1Sa 15:3) And Nob, the city of the priests, he struck with the edge

of the sword. Both men and women, children and babies, oxen, donkeys,

and sheep, he struck with the edge of the sword.

Day 105, 13 April 2026



1) 1 Samuel 21, Psalm 34, 1 Samuel 22:1-2, Psalm 57, Psalm 142,

1 Chronicles 12:8-18, 1 Samuel 22:3-23, Psalm 52, 1 Samuel 23:1-12

1 Samuel 23:13-29, Psalm 54, 1 Samuel 24



1 SAMUEL 21



David at Nob

1 (1Sa 16:4; Ne 11:32) Then David came to Nob to Ahimelek the priest.

And Ahimelek trembled coming to meet David and said to him,

"Why are you alone and no man is with you?"

2 And David said to Ahimelek the priest, "The king commanded me a matter

and said to me, 'Let no man know anything of the business which I am sending

you and what I have commanded you.' But to the young men I made known

a certain place to meet.

3 Now therefore what is in your hand? Give me five loaves of bread in my hand,

or whatever can be found."

4 (Ex 19:15; 25:30) The priest answered David and said,

"There is no common bread at hand. But there is holy bread,

if the young men have indeed been kept from women."

5 David answered the priest and said to him, "Indeed women have been kept

from us. As previously, when I went out the vessels of the young men were

holy even if it was an ordinary journey. How much more then today

will their vessels be holy?"

6 (Mt 12:3-4; Lk 6:3-4) So the priest gave him holy bread. For there was

no bread there but the showbread that was removed from before the Lord,

in order to place hot bread there on the day when it was taken away.

7 (1Sa 22:9; 1Ch 27:29) Now a certain man of the servants of Saul was there

that day, detained before the Lord. And his name was Doeg, the Edomite,

chief of the shepherds of Saul.

8 David said to Ahimelek, "Is there not a spear or a sword here at hand?

For neither my sword nor my weapons did I bring with me,

because the king's business was urgent."

9 (1Sa 17:2) The priest said, "The sword of Goliath the Philistine,

whom you struck down in the Valley of Elah, is here, wrapped

in a cloth behind the ephod. If you will take that, take it.

For there is none other but that here."

And David said, "There is none like it. Give it me."



[1] Then came David to Nob to Ahimelech the priest: and Ahimelech was afraid

at the meeting of David, and said unto him, Why art thou alone, and no man

with thee?

[2] And David said unto Ahimelech the priest, The king hath commanded me a

business, and hath said unto me, Let no man know any thing of the business

whereabout I send thee, and what I have commanded thee: and I have appointed

my servants to such and such a place.

[3] Now therefore what is under thine hand? give me five loaves of bread in

mine hand, or what there is present.

[4] And the priest answered David, and said, There is no common bread under

mine hand, but there is hallowed bread; if the young men have kept

themselves at least from women.

[5] And David answered the priest, and said unto him, Of a truth women have

been kept from us about these three days, since I came out, and the vessels

of the young men are holy, and the bread is in a manner common, yea, though

it were sanctified this day in the vessel.

[6] So the priest gave him hallowed bread: for there was no bread there but

the shewbread, that was taken from before the LORD, to put hot bread in the

day when it was taken away.

[7] Now a certain man of the servants of Saul was there that day, detained

before the LORD; and his name was Doeg, an Edomite, the chiefest of the

herdmen that belonged to Saul.

[8] And David said unto Ahimelech, And is there not here under thine hand

spear or sword? for I have neither brought my sword nor my weapons with me,

because the king's business required haste.

[9] And the priest said, The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom thou

slewest in the valley of Elah, behold, it is here wrapped in a cloth behind

the ephod: if thou wilt take that, take it: for there is no other save that

here. And David said, There is none like that; give it me.



David Flees to Gath



10 David arose and fled that day from Saul.

And he went to Achish the king of Gath.

11 (1Sa 29:5) The servants of Achish said to him,

"Is this not David the king of the land?

Did they not sing with dances for him, saying,

'Saul has slain his thousands,

and David his ten thousands'? "

12 (Lk 2:19) And David took these words to heart and greatly feared

Achish the king of Gath.

13 Therefore he changed his behavior before them and pretended

to be insane in their hands. And he scratched on the doors of the gate

and let his spittle run down his beard.

14 Then said Achish to his servants, "You see the man is acting like a madman.

Why then have you brought him to me?

15 Am I one who lacks lunatics, that you brought this one to behave

as a madman in my presence? Will this man come into my house?"



[10] And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish

the king of Gath.

[11] And the servants of Achish said unto him, Is not this David the king of

the land? did they not sing one to another of him in dances, saying, Saul

hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands?

[12] And David laid up these words in his heart, and was sore afraid of

Achish the king of Gath.

[13] And he changed his behaviour before them, and feigned himself mad in

their hands, and scrabbled on the doors of the gate, and let his spittle

fall down upon his beard.

[14] Then said Achish unto his servants, Lo, ye see the man is mad:

wherefore then have ye brought him to me?

[15] Have I need of mad men, that ye have brought this fellow to play the

mad man in my presence? shall this fellow come into my house?



PSALMS 34



A Psalm of David, when he feigned madness before Abimelek,

who drove him away, and he departed.



1 I will bless the Lord at all times;

His praise will continually be in my mouth.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) My soul will make its boast in the Lord;

the humble will hear of it and be glad.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Oh, magnify the Lord with me,

and let us exalt His name together.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) I sought the Lord, and He answered me,

and delivered me from all my fears.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) They looked to Him and became radiant,

and their faces are not ashamed.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) This poor man cried, and the Lord heard,

and saved him out of all his troubles.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) The angel of the Lord camps around those who fear Him,

and delivers them.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good;

blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2 ) Oh, fear the Lord, you His saints;

for the ones who fear Him will not be in need.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) The young lions are in want and suffer hunger,

but the ones who seek the Lord will not lack any good thing.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Come, you children, listen to me;

I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

12 Who is the man who desires life,

and loves a long life in order to see good?

13 Keep your tongue from evil,

and your lips from speaking deceit.

14 Turn away from evil, and do good;

seek peace, and pursue it.

15 The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,

and His ears are open to their cry.

16 The face of the Lord is against the ones doing evil,

to cut off the memory of them from the earth.

17 The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears,

and delivers them out of all their troubles.

18 The Lord is near to the broken-hearted,

and saves the contrite of spirit.

19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous,

but the Lord delivers him out of them all.

20 A righteous one keeps all his bones;

not one of them is broken.

21 Evil will slay the wicked,

and those who hate the righteous will be condemned.

22 The Lord redeems the life of His servants,

and all who take refuge in Him will not be punished.



Psalm 34

[1] I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in

my mouth.

[2] My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof,

and be glad.

[3] O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.

[4] I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.

[5] They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not

ashamed.

[6] This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all

his troubles.

[7] The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and

delivereth them.

[8] O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth

in him.

[9] O fear the LORD, ye his saints:

for there is no want to them that fear him.

[10] The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD

shall not want any good thing.

[11] Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the

LORD.

[12] What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may

see good?

[13] Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.

[14] Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

[15] The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto

their cry.

[16] The face of the LORD is against them that do evil, to cut off the

remembrance of them from the earth.

[17] The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all

their troubles.

[18] The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such

as be of a contrite spirit.

[19] Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him

out of them all.

[20] He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.

[21] Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be

desolate.

[22] The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that

trust in him shall be desolate.



1 SAMUEL 22



David Protects His Parents

1 (Jos 12:15; 15:35) David departed from there and escaped

to the cave of Adullam. And when his brothers and all his father's house

heard it, they went down to him there.

2 (Jdg 11:3; 1Sa 23:13) There gathered to him every one that was in distress,

and every one in debt, and every one that was discontented.

So he became captain over them.

Now there were with him about four hundred men.



[1] David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: and

when his brethren and all his father's house heard it, they went down

thither to him.

[2] And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and

every one that was discontented, gathered themselves unto him; and he became

a captain over them: and there were with him about four hundred men.

Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord for Him to make changes to your life.



Pray to the Lord and ask Him for discretion when you feel threatened.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, You're slow to anger, and I'm ever thankful."



Pray to the Lord and pray to know how to pray in the Lord's will.



Pray to the Lord and pray to cleave to the Lord.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord's Love and Mercy.



Agree in prayer with us for:

- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged

with great support



Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.



Ask those who are serving Christ among

Muslim people how you can pray for them.



When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray

for Muslims throughout the year and encourage them to also

participate in 30 Days.



Pray for the leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom

in the places they govern.



Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have

access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.



Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be

saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.



Pray that the Lord will put a desire in the hearts of those in business

to follow God's principles and act honourably and ethically



Pray the the Spirit of the Lord will restrain the spirit of

hatred and destruction against humanity across the world.



Pray that more Christians in

Mali will gain access to Bibles translated in their local language.



Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.

and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness



Remember eternity starts now -

Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God

2) Our Daily Bread for 12 April 2026 titled



Slow Anger by John Blase



Joel 2:12-18



Return to the Lord



12 (Jer 4:1; Hos 12:6) Yet even now, declares the Lord,

return to Me with all your heart,

and with fasting and with weeping and with mourning.

13 (Ps 34:18; Jnh 4:2) Rend your heart,

and not your garments;

return to the Lord your God,

for He is gracious and merciful,

slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love;

and He relents from punishing.

14 (Joel 1:13; Hag 2:19) Who knows? He might turn aside and relent,

and He might leave behind a blessing—

a grain offering and a food offering

for the Lord your God.

15 (Joel 1:14; Nu 10:3) Blow the ram's horn in Zion,

consecrate a fast,

call a sacred assembly.

16 (Ex 19:10; 19:22) Gather the people,

consecrate the congregation,

assemble the elders,

gather the children

and those nursing at the breast;

let the bridegroom leave his room

and the bride her chamber.

17( Eze 8:16; Ps 79:10) Between the temple porch and the altar,

let the priests, ministers of the Lord, weep and say,

"Have pity upon Your people,

and do not make Your heritage a disgrace,

a mockery among the nations.

Why should they say among the peoples,

'Where is their God?' "



Rescue and Restitution



18 (Zec 1:14; 8:2) Then the Lord became jealous for His land

and took pity upon His people.



[12] Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your

heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:

[13] And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your

God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness,

and repenteth him of the evil.

[14] Who knoweth if he will return and repent, and leave a blessing behind

him; even a meat offering and a drink offering unto the LORD your God?

[15] Blow the trumpet in Zion, sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly:

[16] Gather the people, sanctify the congregation, assemble the elders,

gather the children, and those that suck the breasts: let the bridegroom go

forth of his chamber, and the bride out of her closet.

[17] Let the priests, the ministers of the LORD, weep between the porch and

the altar, and let them say, Spare thy people, O LORD, and give not thine

heritage to reproach, that the heathen should rule over them: wherefore

should they say among the people, Where is their God?

[18] Then will the LORD be jealous for his land, and pity his people.



"Slow television" is the term used to describe marathon coverage of an event,

typically shown in real time. The genre gained popularity in 2009 after the

Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation broadcast a seven-hour train journey. Yes,

seven hours, on a train. Sounds . . . boring. But it's gained an audience that

finds the scenic ride mesmerizing.



The concept behind slow TV is to show something at the rate it's experienced

instead of the speed with which a narrative drama is told. It's built around

transition and movement instead of tension and plot. Slow TV is a step toward

savouring life's minutes as opposed to counting them.



The poet Francis Thompson wrote of God's "unperturbed pace." Thompson meant

that God moves methodically, patiently, with steps measured and intentional.

We see this slowness even with God's emotions. In Scripture, the prophet

Joel's call for the people of Judah to repent is grounded in the reality that

our God is "slow to anger" (Joel 2:13). Unlike our dramatic narratives, often

fueled by tempers and flying-off-the-handle selfishness, God takes a different

approach. His anger arrives slowly. To a people who had rebelled against Him,

God says, "Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God"

(v. 13).



God's anger isn't like ours. He's slow to anger, a reality that allows us

to return to Him with all our hearts.



Reflect & Pray



When and how has God seemed to move slowly in your life?

Why is He slow to anger and quick to be compassionate?



Dear God, You're slow to anger, and I'm ever thankful.



Learn to Love

Like Jesus



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 7 Promises of Grace - Day 1 Hard Bargain



Mark 11:24



24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray,

believe that you will receive them, and you will have them.



24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray,

believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.



"I've been praying." Jennifer declared confidently. " I told God I'd give him

a tithe of that $5000000 when I win the sweepstakes."

Her friend Cindi laughed. "Well, then, you don't have a chance. I told him

I'd give him half!"

Can we, as in Mark 11:24 seems to imply , pray for anything, absolutely

anything, and expect that the Lord will come through? Can we pray with

assurance for new cars, mink coats, or trips to the Caribbean? The verse

seems to be a troublesome one, especially when we try it and our prayers

aren't answered in the way we expected.

But seen in context, Mark 11:24 gives us a much broader picture of the

kind of prayer Jesus meant. The verse appears in the framework of

Jesus' ministry - cleansing the temple, correcting the Pharisees,

commanding forgiveness, discussing his authority. The condition for

the fulfillment of Mark 11:24, if Jesus' actions are any indication,

is fulfilling the will and purpose of God.

Such a condition for powerful prayers involves much more than attaching

am "If it be Thy will" clause onto the end of our prayers. We need to know

God's will and walk in it, seeking his kingdom first, and drawing close to

him. Then , as our hearts are right with him, what we ask in prayer

is likely to be congruent with the mind and purposes of Christ. We are

less likely to pray selfishly, and more likely to share God's priorities,

as we get to know him. And as we deepen in our knowledge of him,

as his will becomes our will, his promise for answered prayer takes

on new dimensions.



Application



a) What is the connection betweeen know God's will and praying effectively?



b) What changes need to take place in my life

so that I might pray with greater power?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Deut 30:19-20



19 (Dt 4:26; 30:1) I call heaven and earth to witnesses against you this day,

that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse.

Therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live;

20 (Dt 10:20; Ps 27:1) that you may love the Lord your God,

that you may obey His voice, and that you may cling to Him,

for He is your life and the length of your days;

and that you may dwell in the land that the Lord

swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give them.



19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you,

that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing:

therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:

20 that thou mayest love the LORD thy God,

and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him:

for he is thy life, and the length of thy days:

that thou mayest dwell in the land which the LORD

sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.



5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:



God's Freeing Forgiveness



Ps 103:1-14



PSALMS 103



A Psalm of David.



1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits,

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) who forgives all your iniquities,

who heals all your diseases,

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) who redeems your life from the pit,

who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) who satisfies your mouth with good things,

so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8–9) The Lord does righteousness

and justice for all who are oppressed.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) He made known His ways to Moses,

His acts to the people of Israel.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) The Lord is merciful and gracious,

slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) He will not always accuse,

neither will He keep his anger forever.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) He does not treat us according to our sins,

nor repay us according to our iniquities.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) For as the heavens are high above the earth,

so great is His mercy toward those who fear Him;

12 as far as the east is from the west,

so far has He removed our transgressions from us.

13 Like a father shows compassion to his children,

so the Lord gives compassion to those who fear Him.

14 For He knows how we are formed;

He remembers that we are dust.

Psalm 103



A Psalm of David.



1 Bless the LORD, O my soul: And all that is within me, bless his holy name.

2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all his benefits:

3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; Who healeth all thy diseases;

4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction;

Who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;

5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things;

So that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.

6 The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment

For all that are oppressed.

7 He made known his ways unto Moses,

His acts unto the children of Israel.

8 The LORD is merciful and gracious,

Slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.

9 He will not always chide:

Neither will he keep his anger for ever.

10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins;

Nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.

11 For as the heaven is high above the earth,

So great is his mercy toward them that fear him.

12 As far as the east is from the west,

So far hath he removed our transgressions from us.

13 Like as a father pitieth his children,

So the LORD pitieth them that fear him.

14 For he knoweth our frame;

He remembereth that we are dust.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.



6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)



Manitoba



Quick facts on Muslims in Manitoba



Manitoba 2015 population 1 282 000



est Muslim Population 21 349



CNMM Networks: Winnipeg



The Muslim population of Manitoba, understandably centred in Winnipeg, is very

diverse and represents some 48 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Conservative estimates put their number at 21000 , with some suggesting

it might be twice that size.

Some outreach among Muslims has started, yet in comparison to the size

of this community, there is the need and opportunity for far more engagement.

Continued influx of new immigrants and refugees continues to see the growth

of this Muslim centre in Manitoba.

We rejoice in the Arabic fellowship meeting there and the energetic workers

among Muslims in Winnipeg.



Let us intercede in unity for:



- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population

- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim

communities around them, as well as training new workers

- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim

background believers and for effectiveness in outreach

- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground

in the face of opposition to her new faith.

- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged

with great support



Adding further



30 day of Prayers from 10 March 2024 to 8 April 2024



1 Timothy 2:1-7



1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications, prayers,

intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority, that we may lead

a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,

3 (1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and acceptable in the sight of God

our Saviour,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32) who desires all men to be saved and to come

to the knowledge of the truth.

5 (Gal 3:20; 1Co 8:6; Dt 6:4) There is one God and one mediator between God

and men, the Man Christ Jesus,

6 (1Co 1:6; 1Ti 6:15) who gave Himself as a ransom for all.

This was the testimony given at the proper time.

7 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle

(I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles

in faith and truth.



[1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications, prayers,

intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority, that we may lead

a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,

3 (1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and acceptable in the sight of God

our Saviour,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32) who desires all men to be saved and to come

to the knowledge of the truth.

5 (Gal 3:20; 1Co 8:6; Dt 6:4) There is one God and one mediator between God

and men, the Man Christ Jesus,

6 (1Co 1:6; 1Ti 6:15) who gave Himself as a ransom for all.

This was the testimony given at the proper time.

7 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle

(I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles

in faith and truth.



How can we keep praying?



Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.



Ask those who are serving Christ among

Muslim people how you can pray for them.



When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray

for Muslims throughout the year and encourage them to also

participate in 30 Days.



What should you pray for?



Pray for the leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom

in the places they govern.



Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have

access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.



Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be

saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.



My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further

call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity

(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .



7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada



http://www.ehc.ca



12th Day of the Month



a) Pray that the Lord will put a desire in the hearts of those in business

to follow God's principles and act honourably and ethically



(Proverb 11:1



1 A false balance is abomination to the Lord,

but a just weight is His delight.



1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD:

But a just weight is his delight.



)



b) Pray the the Spirit of the Lord will restrain the spirit of

hatred and destruction against humanity across the world.

1 Samuel 20

[1] And David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and came and said before Jonathan,

What have I done? what is mine iniquity? and what is my sin before thy

father, that he seeketh my life?

[2] And he said unto him, God forbid; thou shalt not die: behold, my father

will do nothing either great or small, but that he will shew it me: and why

should my father hide this thing from me? it is not so.

[3] And David sware moreover, and said, Thy father certainly knoweth that I

have found grace in thine eyes; and he saith, Let not Jonathan know this,

lest he be grieved: but truly as the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth,

there is but a step between me and death.

[4] Then said Jonathan unto David, Whatsoever thy soul desireth, I will even

do it for thee.

[5] And David said unto Jonathan, Behold, to morrow is the new moon, and I

should not fail to sit with the king at meat: but let me go, that I may hide

myself in the field unto the third day at even.

[6] If thy father at all miss me, then say, David earnestly asked leave of

me that he might run to Bethlehem his city: for there is a yearly sacrifice

there for all the family.

[7] If he say thus, It is well; thy servant shall have peace: but if he be

very wroth, then be sure that evil is determined by him.

[8] Therefore thou shalt deal kindly with thy servant; for thou hast brought

thy servant into a covenant of the LORD with thee: notwithstanding, if there

be in me iniquity, slay me thyself; for why shouldest thou bring me to thy

father?

[9] And Jonathan said, Far be it from thee: for if I knew certainly that

evil were determined by my father to come upon thee, then would not I tell

it thee?

[10] Then said David to Jonathan, Who shall tell me? or what if thy father

answer thee roughly?

[11] And Jonathan said unto David, Come, and let us go out into the field.

And they went out both of them into the field.

[12] And Jonathan said unto David, O LORD God of Israel, when I have sounded

my father about to morrow any time, or the third day, and, behold, if there

be good toward David, and I then send not unto thee, and shew it thee;

[13] The LORD do so and much more to Jonathan: but if it please my father to

do thee evil, then I will shew it thee, and send thee away, that thou mayest

go in peace: and the LORD be with thee, as he hath been with my father.

[14] And thou shalt not only while yet I live shew me the kindness of the

LORD, that I die not:

[15] But also thou shalt not cut off thy kindness from my house for ever:

no, not when the LORD hath cut off the enemies of David every one from the

face of the earth.

[16] So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, Let the

LORD even require it at the hand of David's enemies.

[17] And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he

loved him as he loved his own soul.

[18] Then Jonathan said to David, To morrow is the new moon: and thou shalt

be missed, because thy seat will be empty.

[19] And when thou hast stayed three days, then thou shalt go down quickly,

and come to the place where thou didst hide thyself when the business was in

hand, and shalt remain by the stone Ezel.

[20] And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at

a mark.

[21] And, behold, I will send a lad, saying, Go, find out the arrows. If I

expressly say unto the lad, Behold, the arrows are on this side of thee,

take them; then come thou: for there is peace to thee, and no hurt; as the

LORD liveth.

[22] But if I say thus unto the young man, Behold, the arrows are beyond

thee; go thy way: for the LORD hath sent thee away.

[23] And as touching the matter which thou and I have spoken of, behold, the

LORD be between thee and me for ever.

[24] So David hid himself in the field: and when the new moon was come, the

king sat him down to eat meat.

[25] And the king sat upon his seat, as at other times, even upon a seat by

the wall: and Jonathan arose, and Abner sat by Saul's side, and David's

place was empty.

[26] Nevertheless Saul spake not any thing that day: for he thought,

Something hath befallen him, he is not clean; surely he is not clean.

[27] And it came to pass on the morrow, which was the second day of the

month, that David's place was empty: and Saul said unto Jonathan his son,

Wherefore cometh not the son of Jesse to meat, neither yesterday, nor to

day?

[28] And Jonathan answered Saul, David earnestly asked leave of me to go to

Bethlehem:

[29] And he said, Let me go, I pray thee; for our family hath a sacrifice in

the city; and my brother, he hath commanded me to be there: and now, if I

have found favour in thine eyes, let me get away, I pray thee, and see my

brethren. Therefore he cometh not unto the king's table.

[30] Then Saul's anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said unto him,

Thou son of the perverse rebellious woman, do not I know that thou hast

chosen the son of Jesse to thine own confusion, and unto the confusion of

thy mother's nakedness?

[31] For as long as the son of Jesse liveth upon the ground, thou shalt not

be established, nor thy kingdom. Wherefore now send and fetch him unto me,

for he shall surely die.

[32] And Jonathan answered Saul his father, and said unto him, Wherefore

shall he be slain? what hath he done?

[33] And Saul cast a javelin at him to smite him: whereby Jonathan knew that

it was determined of his father to slay David.

[34] So Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger, and did eat no meat

the second day of the month: for he was grieved for David, because his

father had done him shame.

[35] And it came to pass in the morning, that Jonathan went out into the

field at the time appointed with David, and a little lad with him.

[36] And he said unto his lad, Run, find out now the arrows which I shoot.

And as the lad ran, he shot an arrow beyond him.

[37] And when the lad was come to the place of the arrow which Jonathan had

shot, Jonathan cried after the lad, and said, Is not the arrow beyond thee?

[38] And Jonathan cried after the lad, Make speed, haste, stay not. And

Jonathan's lad gathered up the arrows, and came to his master.

[39] But the lad knew not any thing: only Jonathan and David knew the

matter.

[40] And Jonathan gave his artillery unto his lad, and said unto him, Go,

carry them to the city.

[41] And as soon as the lad was gone, David arose out of a place toward the

south, and fell on his face to the ground, and bowed himself three times:

and they kissed one another, and wept one with another, until David

exceeded.

[42] And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn

both of us in the name of the LORD, saying, The LORD be between me and thee,

and between my seed and thy seed for ever. And he arose and departed: and

Jonathan went into the city.



Psalms 11

For the Music Director. A Psalm of David.

1 In the Lord I seek refuge;

how do you say to my soul,

"Flee as a bird to your mountain,

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) for the wicked bend their bow;

they make ready their arrow on the string,

that they may treacherously shoot

the upright in heart.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) If the foundations are broken,

what can the righteous do?"

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) The Lord is in His holy temple,

His throne is in heaven;

His eyes see,

His eyes examine mankind.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) The Lord tests the righteous,

but the wicked and one who loves violence

His soul hates.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Upon the wicked He will rain

coals of fire and brimstone and a burning wind;

this will be the portion of their cup.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) For the righteous Lord

loves righteousness;

His countenance beholds the upright.



Psalm 11

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.

1 In the LORD put I my trust:

How say ye to my soul, flee as a bird to your mountain?

2 For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready

their arrow upon the string,

That they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.

3 If the foundations be destroyed,

What can the righteous do?

4 The LORD is in his holy temple,

The LORD's throne is in heaven:

His eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.

5 The LORD trieth the righteous:

But the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.

6 Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone,

and an horrible tempest:

This shall be the portion of their cup.

7 For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness;

His countenance doth behold the upright.

1 SAMUEL 19



Saul Tries to Kill David



1 (1Sa 18:1) And Saul spoke to Jonathan, his son, and to all his servants,

that they should kill David. But Jonathan, Saul's son,

delighted very much in David.

2 Jonathan told David, saying, "My father Saul seeks to kill you.

Therefore, be on guard in the morning; stay in a secret place

and hide yourself.

3 (1Sa 20:9; 20:13) And I will go out and stand beside my father in the field

where you are. Then I will speak about you to my father, and what I observe

I will report to you."

4 (Jer 18:20; Ge 42:22; 1Sa 20:32 ) Jonathan spoke positively of David

to Saul his father and said to him, "Do not let the king sin against his servant,

against David, because he has not sinned against you, and because his deeds

have been very good toward you.

5 (1Sa 11:13; 1Ch 11:14) For he took his life in his hand and struck down

the Philistine, and the Lord made a great salvation for all Israel.

You saw it and rejoiced. Now why then would you sin against innocent blood,

to kill David without cause?"

6 So Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan and Saul vowed,

"As the Lord lives, he will not be killed."

7 (1Sa 16:21; 18:2) Jonathan called David, and Jonathan reported to him

all these words. Then Jonathan brought David to Saul,

and he was in his presence as previously.

8 Then there was war again, and David went out and fought

with the Philistines. He slew them with a great slaughter

and they fled from him.

9 (1Sa 16:14; 18:10-11) Now an evil spirit from the Lord was upon Saul

as he was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand. And David

was playing the lyre.

10 (1Sa 20:33; 18:11) Then Saul sought to pin David to the wall

with the spear, but he escaped from Saul's presence.

He struck the spear into the wall. But David fled and escaped that night.

11 (Jdg 16:2; Ps 59:1-17) Saul also sent messengers to the house of David,

to watch him and to slay him in the morning. But Michal, wife of David,

told him, saying, "If you do not save your life tonight,

tomorrow you will be dead."

12 (Jos 2:15; Ac 9:24-25) So Michal let David down through a window,

and he went and fled to safety.

13 (Ge 31:19; Jdg 18:14) Michal took an idol and laid it in the bed,

and put a braided goat hair pillow for its head and covered it with clothes.

14 (Jos 2:5) When Saul sent messengers to take David, she said, "He is sick."

15 Saul sent the messengers again to see David, saying,

"Bring him up to me in the bed, that I may kill him."

16 When the messengers came in, there was the idol in the bed

with a goat hair pillow for its head.

17 (2Sa 2:22) Saul said to Michal, "Why have you betrayed me

and sent away my enemy, so that he escaped?"

And Michal said to Saul, "He said to me, 'Let me go. Why should I kill you?'"



1 Samuel 19

[1] And Saul spake to Jonathan his son, and to all his servants, that they

should kill David.

[2] But Jonathan Saul's son delighted much in David: and Jonathan told

David, saying, Saul my father seeketh to kill thee: now therefore, I pray

thee, take heed to thyself until the morning, and abide in a secret place,

and hide thyself:

[3] And I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where thou

art, and I will commune with my father of thee; and what I see, that I will

tell thee.

[4] And Jonathan spake good of David unto Saul his father, and said unto

him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he

hath not sinned against thee, and because his works have been to theeward

very good:

[5] For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the

LORD wrought a great salvation for all Israel: thou sawest it, and didst

rejoice: wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David

without a cause?

[6] And Saul hearkened unto the voice of Jonathan: and Saul sware, As the

LORD liveth, he shall not be slain.

[7] And Jonathan called David, and Jonathan shewed him all those things. And

Jonathan brought David to Saul, and he was in his presence, as in times

past.

[8] And there was war again: and David went out, and fought with the

Philistines, and slew them with a great slaughter; and they fled from him.

[9] And the evil spirit from the LORD was upon Saul, as he sat in his house

with his javelin in his hand: and David played with his hand.

[10] And Saul sought to smite David even to the wall with the javelin; but

he slipped away out of Saul's presence, and he smote the javelin into the

wall: and David fled, and escaped that night.

[11] Saul also sent messengers unto David's house, to watch him, and to slay

him in the morning: and Michal David's wife told him, saying, If thou save

not thy life to night, to morrow thou shalt be slain.

[12] So Michal let David down through a window: and he went, and fled, and

escaped.

[13] And Michal took an image, and laid it in the bed, and put a pillow of

goats' hair for his bolster, and covered it with a cloth.

[14] And when Saul sent messengers to take David, she said, He is sick.

[15] And Saul sent the messengers again to see David, saying, Bring him up

to me in the bed, that I may slay him.

[16] And when the messengers were come in, behold, there was an image in the

bed, with a pillow of goats' hair for his bolster.

[17] And Saul said unto Michal, Why hast thou deceived me so, and sent away

mine enemy, that he is escaped? And Michal answered Saul, He said unto me,

Let me go; why should I kill thee?



PSALM 59



For the Music Director. To the melody of "Do Not Destroy."

A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men, and they watched the house to kill him.



1 Deliver me from my enemies, O my God;

give me refuge from those who rise up against me.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Deliver me from the workers of iniquity,

and save me from bloodthirsty people.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) For they lie in wait for my life;

the mighty are gathered against me,

not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O Lord.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) For no guilt of mine, they run and prepare themselves.

Arise to help me, and take notice.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) You, O Lord God of Hosts, the God of Israel,

awake to punish all the nations;

do not be gracious to any wicked transgressors. Selah

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) They return at evening,

they growl like a dog,

and go around the city.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Indeed, they burst out with their mouth;

swords are in their lips;

for who listens?

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) But You, O Lord, will laugh at them;

You will have all the nations in derision.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) O my strength, I will wait on You;

for God is my refuge.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) The God of lovingkindness will go before me;

God will cause me to look in triumph on my enemies.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Do not slay them,

lest my people forget;

scatter them by Your power,

and bring them down, O Lord our shield.

12 For the sin of their mouth

and the words of their lips,

may they be snared by their pride,

and because of curses and lies that they speak.

13 Consume them in wrath,

consume them so they no longer exist;

and let them know that God rules in Jacob

to the ends of the earth. Selah

14 At evening they return,

and growl like a dog,

and go around the city.

15 They roam about to eat,

and if they are not satisfied, they complain.

16 But I will sing of Your power;

I will sing aloud of Your lovingkindness in the morning,

for You have been my refuge

and escape in the day of my trouble.

17 To You, O my strength, I will sing,

for God is my refuge, and the God of my lovingkindness.



Psalm 59

[1] Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up

against me.

[2] Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.

[3] For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul: the mighty are gathered against

me; not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O LORD.

[4] They run and prepare themselves without my fault: awake to help me, and

behold.

[5] Thou therefore, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, awake to visit

all the heathen: be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah.

[6] They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about

the city.

[7] Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for

who, say they, doth hear?

[8] But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen

in derision.

[9] Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.

[10] The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire

upon mine enemies.

[11] Slay them not, lest my people forget: scatter them by thy power; and

bring them down, O Lord our shield.

[12] For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be

taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying which they speak.

[13] Consume them in wrath, consume them, that they may not be: and let them

know that God ruleth in Jacob unto the ends of the earth. Selah.

[14] And at evening let them return; and let them make a noise like a dog,

and go round about the city.

[15] Let them wander up and down for meat, and grudge if they be not

satisfied.

[16] But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in

the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my

trouble.

[17] Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the

God of my mercy.





1 SAMUEL 19



18 (1Sa 7:17) Now David fled, and he escaped and came to Samuel at Ramah.

And he reported to him all that Saul had done to him. And he and Samuel

went and stayed in Naioth.

19 It was told Saul, saying, "David is at Naioth in Ramah."

20 (Jn 7:32; 1Sa 10:10; Joel 2:28) Then Saul sent messengers to take David,

but when they saw the company of the prophets prophesying

and Samuel taking his stand over them, the Spirit of God came

upon the messengers of Saul and they also prophesied.

21 When it was reported to Saul, he sent other messengers.

And they also prophesied. So Saul sent messengers again

a third time, and they too prophesied.

22 Then he also went to Ramah and came to the great well that is in Seku.

And he asked and said, "Where are Samuel and David?"

And one said, "They are at Naioth in Ramah.

23 (1Sa 10:10; 19:20) He went there to Naioth in Ramah, and the Spirit of God

came upon him also. And he went on and he prophesied until he came

to Naioth in Ramah.

24 (2Sa 6:20; Isa 20:2) He stripped off his clothes and he also prophesied

before Samuel. And he lay down naked all that day and all that night.

Therefore they say, "Is Saul also among the prophets?"

1 Samuel 19



[18] So David fled, and escaped, and came to Samuel to Ramah, and told him

all that Saul had done to him. And he and Samuel went and dwelt in Naioth.

[19] And it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah.

[20] And Saul sent messengers to take David: and when they saw the company

of the prophets prophesying, and Samuel standing as appointed over them, the

Spirit of God was upon the messengers of Saul, and they also prophesied.

[21] And when it was told Saul, he sent other messengers, and they

prophesied likewise. And Saul sent messengers again the third time, and they

prophesied also.

[22] Then went he also to Ramah, and came to a great well that is in Sechu:

and he asked and said, Where are Samuel and David? And one said, Behold,

they be at Naioth in Ramah.

[23] And he went thither to Naioth in Ramah: and the Spirit of God was upon

him also, and he went on, and prophesied, until he came to Naioth in Ramah.

[24] And he stripped off his clothes also, and prophesied before Samuel in

like manner, and lay down naked all that day and all that night. Wherefore

they say, Is Saul also among the prophets?



1 SAMUEL 20



David and Jonathan



1 David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and came and said before Jonathan,

"What have I done? What is my offense? And what is my sin before

your father, that he seeks my life?"

2 And he said to him, "Far from it! You shall not die. Look, my father

does nothing either great or small that he does not reveal to me.

Why would my father hide this thing from me? It is not so."

3 (Dt 6:13; 1Sa 25:26) David vowed again and said, "Your father certainly

knows that I have found favor in your sight. And he says, 'Do not let

Jonathan know this, lest he be distressed.' However, as the Lord lives

and as your soul lives, there is but a step between me and death."

4 Jonathan said to David, "Whatever you say, I will do it for you."

5 (Nu 10:10; 28:11) David said to Jonathan, "Tomorrow is the New Moon,

and I should not fail to sit with the king to eat. But let me go that I may

hide myself in the field until the evening of the third day.

6 (1Sa 9:12; 17:58) If your father misses me at all, then say,

'David asked for leave from me that he might run to Bethlehem his city,

for there is a yearly sacrifice there for all the family.'

7 (1Sa 25:17; Est 7:7) If he says, 'Good,' it will be well for your servant.

But if he gets angry, know that evil is determined by him.

8 (1Sa 18:3; 23:18) Therefore deal kindly with your servant,

for you have brought your servant into a covenant of the Lord with you.

But if there is any guilt in me, kill me yourself.

For why should you bring me to your father?"

9 Then Jonathan said, "Far be it from you. For if I indeed knew that my father

had determined evil against you, would I not tell it you?"

10 David said to Jonathan, "Who will tell me?

Or what if your father answers you roughly?"

11 So Jonathan said to David, "Come, let us go out into the field."

And the two of them went out to the field.

12 Then Jonathan said to David, "The Lord God of Israel is witness.

When I have sounded out my father about this time tomorrow,

or by the third day, and if he is favorable toward David,

then will I not send and reveal it to you?

13 (Jos 1:5; Ru 1:17) May the Lord do so to Jonathan and much more.

If it pleases my father to do you evil, then I will reveal it you and send

you away that you may go in peace. And may the Lord be with you as

He has been with my father.

14 And if I live, not only will you show me the kindness of the Lord,

that I shall not die,

15 (2Sa 21:7) but you will not cut off your faithfulness from my house

forever, even when the Lord has cut off each one of the enemies of David

from the face of the earth."

16 (1Sa 25:22) So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David saying,

"May the Lord require it at the hand of the enemies of David."

17 (1Sa 18:1; 18:3) Jonathan made David swear again, because

he loved him. For he loved him as he loved his own soul.

18 (1Sa 20:5; 20:25) Then Jonathan said to David, "Tomorrow is the New Moon,

and you will be missed, because your seat will be empty.

19 (1Sa 19:2) When you have stayed three days, you will surely go down

and come to the place where you hid yourself on the day this happened,

and wait there beside the stone Ezel.

20 And I will shoot three arrows to its side, as though I shot at a target.

21 Then I will send a boy, saying, 'Go, find the arrows.' If I expressly say

to the boy, 'See, the arrows are on this side of you, take them,' then come,

for it will be safe for you. And as the Lord lives, it is nothing of concern.

22 (1Sa 20:37) But if I say to the young man, 'See, the arrows are beyond

you,' go, for the Lord has sent you away.

23 (1Sa 20:14-15; 20:42) As for the matter upon which you and I have spoken,

the Lord is between you and me forever."

24 So David hid himself in the field. And when the New Moon appeared,

the king sat down over food to eat.

25 (1Sa 20:18) Now the king sat on his seat, as at other times, even

on a seat by the wall. Then Jonathan arose and Abner sat by Saul's side,

but David's place was empty.

26 (Lev 15:5; 11:24) Nevertheless Saul did not say anything that day.

For he thought, "Something has happened. He is not clean;

surely he is not clean."

27 It happened on the following day, which was the second day of the month,

that David's place remained empty. So Saul said to Jonathan his son,

"Why has the son of Jesse not come to eat food either yesterday or today?"

28 (1Sa 20:6) And Jonathan answered Saul, "David earnestly asked leave

from me to go to Bethlehem.

29 And he said, 'Please let me go, for our family has a sacrifice in the city

and my brother has commanded me to come. Now, if I have found favor

in your sight, please let me leave and see my brothers.'

This is why he has not come to the king's table."

30 (Pr 21:24) Then Saul was angry with Jonathan and he said to him,

"You son of a perverse rebellious woman, do I not know that you are

choosing the son of Jesse to your own shame, and to the shame

of your mother's nakedness?

31 For as long as the son of Jesse lives on the earth, neither you

nor your kingdom will be established. Now, send and bring him to me,

for he is a dead man."

32 (1Sa 19:5; Mt 27:23) Jonathan answered Saul his father and said to him,

"Why should he be killed? What has he done?"

33 (1Sa 18:11; 20:7) So Saul cast a spear at him to strike him.

Therefore Jonathan knew that his father was determined to kill David.

34 And Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger and did not eat food

on the second day of the month. For he was grieved for David,

because his father had dishonored him.

35 In the morning Jonathan went out to the field at the time appointed

with David, and a little boy was with him.

36 And he said to his boy, "Run, find the arrows which I shoot."

He ran, and he shot the arrow over him.

37 (1Sa 20:22) When the boy came to the place of the arrow which

Jonathan had shot, Jonathan called after the boy and said,

"Is not the arrow beyond you?"

38 Then Jonathan cried after the boy, "Hurry quickly! Do not stay!"

And Jonathan's boy gathered up the arrow and came to his master.

39 But the boy did not know anything. Only Jonathan and David knew the matter.

40 Jonathan gave his weapons to his boy and said to him,

"Go, carry them to the city."

41 (1Sa 18:3) When the boy had gone, David arose from the south side

of the stone, and fell on his face to the ground, and bowed himself

three times. They kissed one another and wept together, but David wept more.

42 (1Sa 1:17) Jonathan said to David, "Go in peace, since the two of us swore

in the name of the Lord, saying,' 'The Lord will be between me and you,

and between my descendants and your descendants forever.' "

So he arose and departed, but Jonathan went into the city.

Day 102, 12 April 2025



Today at Calvary Community Church

, PAstor Barry Regier spoke on Living for Christ - Why Following Jesus

Changes Everything.



Good Stewards of God's Grace



Your mindset must change

1 Peter 4

1 (Ro 6:7; 6:2) Therefore, since Christ has suffered for us in the flesh,

arm yourselves likewise with the same mind, for he who has suffered in

the flesh has ceased from sin,

[1] Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm

yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the

flesh hath ceased from sin;



Your identity must change



1 Peter 4

2 (Mk 3:35; Ro 6:11) so that he no longer should live the rest of his time

in the flesh serving human desires, but the will of God.

[2] That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the

lusts of men, but to the will of God.



Your old life must end



1 Peter 4

3 (Isa 28:7; Eze 44:6) For in earlier times of our lives it may have

sufficed us to do what the Gentiles like to do, when we walked in immorality:

lusts, drunkenness, carousing, debauchery, and abominable idolatries.

[3] For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of

the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine,

revellings, banqueting, and abominable idolatries:



1) 1 Samuel 18 , 1 Samuel 19:1-17 , Psalm 59, 1 Samuel 19:18-24,

1 Samuel 20, Psalm 11



1 SAMUEL 18



Saul Fears David

1 (2Sa 1:26; Ge 44:30; Dt 13:6) When he had finished speaking to Saul,

the soul of Jonathan was bound to the soul of David, so that Jonathan

loved him as his own soul.

2 (1Sa 17:15) And Saul took him that day and would not permit him

to return home to his father's house.

3 (1Sa 20:8-17; 20:42) Then Jonathan and David made a covenant

because he loved him as his own soul.

4 (Ge 41:42) So Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was on him

and gave it to David, even his garments, his sword, his bow, and his belt.

5 (1Sa 18:14-15; 18:30) David went out wherever Saul sent him,

and he was successful. So Saul set him over the men of war,

and it was pleasing in the sight of all the people and also in the sight

of the servants of Saul.

6 (Ex 15:20; Jdg 11:34) When they came home, as David was returning

from slaying the Philistine, the women came out from all cities of Israel

to meet King Saul, singing and dancing, with tambourines, with joy,

and with musical instruments.

7 (1Sa 21:11; Ex 15:21; 1Sa 29:5) The dancing women sang and said,

"Saul has slain his thousands,

and David his ten thousands.''

8 (1Sa 15:28) Saul became very angry, and this saying was displeasing

to him. Therefore he said, "They have ascribed to David ten thousands,

but to me they have ascribed thousands. Now what remains for him

to have but the kingdom?"

9 So Saul was suspicious of David from that day and forward.



[1] And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that

the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him

as his own soul.

[2] And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his

father's house.

[3] Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own

soul.

[4] And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was upon him, and gave it

to David, and his garments, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his

girdle.

[5] And David went out whithersoever Saul sent him, and behaved himself

wisely: and Saul set him over the men of war, and he was accepted in the

sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul's servants.

[6] And it came to pass as they came, when David was returned from the

slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all cities of

Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with tabrets, with joy, and

with instruments of musick.

[7] And the women answered one another as they played, and said, Saul hath

slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.

[8] And Saul was very wroth, and the saying displeased him; and he said,

They have ascribed unto David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed

but thousands: and what can he have more but the kingdom?

[9] And Saul eyed David from that day and forward.



[Recall the command thou shall not covet]



10 (1Sa 19:9; 16:23)It came to pass the following day, that an evil spirit

from God came upon Saul, so that he raved in the midst of the house.

And David was playing the lyre, as at other times. Now there was a spear

in Saul's hand.

11 (1Sa 20:33; Isa 54:17) And Saul threw the spear. For he said,

"I will pin David to the wall." But David avoided him two times.

12 (1Sa 18:15; 18:29) Saul was afraid of David because the Lord

was with him but had departed from Saul.

13 (2Sa 5:2) Therefore Saul removed him from his presence

and placed him as his captain over a thousand. And he went out and came

in before the people.

14 (Ge 39:2-3; 39:23) David was successful in all his ways

and the Lord was with him.

15 When Saul saw that he was very successful, he was afraid of him.

16 (1Sa 18:5) Now all Israel and Judah loved David,

because he went out and came in before them.



[10] And it came to pass on the morrow, that the evil spirit from God came

upon Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of the house: and David played

with his hand, as at other times: and there was a javelin in Saul's hand.

[11] And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will smite David even to the

wall with it. And David avoided out of his presence twice.

[12] And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and was

departed from Saul.

[13] Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a

thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.

[14] And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with

him.

[15] Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was

afraid of him.

[16] But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out and came in

before them.



David Marries Michal

17 (1Sa 17:25; 18:25) Saul said to David, "Behold my elder daughter Merab,

I will give her to you as your wife. Only be valiant for me, and fight

the battles of the Lord." For Saul said, "Let not my hand be against him,

but let the hand of the Philistines be against him."

18 (1Sa 18:23; 2Sa 7:18) But David said to Saul, "Who am I?

And what is my life, or my father's family in Israel,

that I should be son-in-law to the king?"

19 (Jdg 7:22; 2Sa 21:8) So when it was time that Merab,

daughter of Saul, should have been given to David,

she was given to Adriel the Meholathite for a wife.

20 (1Sa 18:28) Now Michal, daughter of Saul, loved David

and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.

21 (1Sa 18:17; Ex 10:7) Saul said, "I will give her to him that

she may be a snare to him, and so that the hand of the Philistines

may be against him."

Therefore Saul said to David, "For a second time, you may be

my son-in-law today."

22 Saul commanded his servants, saying, "Speak to David in secret saying,

'Listen, the king delights in you and all his servants love you.

Now therefore become the king's son-in-law.' "

23 So the servants of Saul spoke these words in the ears of David.

And David said, "Does it seem to you a light thing to be a king's

son-in-law, seeing that I am a poor man, and lightly esteemed?"

24 And the servants of Saul reported to him saying,

"According to these words, David spoke."

25 (Ge 34:12; 1Sa 14:24) Saul said, "Thus will you say to David,

'The king does not desire any dowry but a hundred foreskins

of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king's enemies.' "

But Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines.

26 When his servants told David these words, it pleased David

well to be the king's son-in-law. Now the days had not expired;

27 (2Sa 3:14) therefore David arose and went, he and his men,

and killed two hundred men of the Philistines. Then David brought

their foreskins and they gave them in full to the king, that he might be

the king's son-in-law. And Saul gave him Michal his daughter for a wife.

28 When Saul saw and knew that the Lord was with David,

and that Michal, his daughter, loved him,

29 Saul was yet the more afraid of David,

and Saul became the enemy of David continually.

30 (1Sa 18:5; 2Sa 11:1) Then the commanders of the Philistines went out

to make war. And when they went out David was more successful than

all the servants of Saul, so that his name was highly honored.



[17] And Saul said to David, Behold my elder daughter Merab, her will I give

thee to wife: only be thou valiant for me, and fight the LORD's battles. For

Saul said, Let not mine hand be upon him, but let the hand of the

Philistines be upon him.

[18] And David said unto Saul, Who am I? and what is my life, or my father's

family in Israel, that I should be son in law to the king?

[19] But it came to pass at the time when Merab Saul's daughter should have

been given to David, that she was given unto Adriel the Meholathite to wife.

[20] And Michal Saul's daughter loved David: and they told Saul, and the

thing pleased him.

[21] And Saul said, I will give him her, that she may be a snare to him, and

that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. Wherefore Saul said to

David, Thou shalt this day be my son in law in the one of the twain.

[22] And Saul commanded his servants, saying, Commune with David secretly,

and say, Behold, the king hath delight in thee, and all his servants love

thee: now therefore be the king's son in law.

[23] And Saul's servants spake those words in the ears of David. And David

said, Seemeth it to you a light thing to be a king's son in law, seeing that

I am a poor man, and lightly esteemed?

[24] And the servants of Saul told him, saying, On this manner spake David.

[25] And Saul said, Thus shall ye say to David, The king desireth not any

dowry, but an hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the

king's enemies. But Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the

Philistines.

[26] And when his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to

be the king's son in law: and the days were not expired.

[27] Wherefore David arose and went, he and his men, and slew of the

Philistines two hundred men; and David brought their foreskins, and they

gave them in full tale to the king, that he might be the king's son in law.

And Saul gave him Michal his daughter to wife.

[28] And Saul saw and knew that the LORD was with David, and that Michal

Saul's daughter loved him.

[29] And Saul was yet the more afraid of David; and Saul became David's

enemy continually.

[30] Then the princes of the Philistines went forth: and it came to pass,

after they went forth, that David behaved himself more wisely than all the

servants of Saul; so that his name was much set by.