EPIC: The Story of God
Friday, March 20
Saul and the Medium
1 Samuel 25-27
Summary
David had lived among the Philistines for a while and gained their trust to the point that he was invited to fight with them against the Israelites. Saul was so afraid of the Philistines that he sought out a medium in private in order to speak with Samuel, who had died. Samuel informed Saul that his his original prophesy was being carried out and Saul and the Israelites would fall to the Philistines. David was on his way to fight against Israel but asked to return to the land of the Philistines where he found that it had been raided and all the women and children were taken. Then the LORD told him to overtake the Amalekites and get back all that was taken. Later on during the battle between the Philistines and Israel, Saul saw that it was over and died after his sons were killed
Sample of Today’s Reading
1 Samuel 28:5-8
When Saul saw the Philistine army, he was afraid; terror filled his heart. He inquired of the Lord, but the Lord did not answer him by dreams or Urim or prophets. Saul then said to his attendants, “Find me a woman who is a medium, so I may go and inquire of her.” “There is one in Endor,” they said. So Saul disguised himself, putting on other clothes, and at night he and two men went to the woman. “Consult a spirit for me, “ he said, and bring up for me the one I name .”
To read today's full reading click here: 1 Samuel 25-27
Question of the Day:
Saul chose to use a medium because he was afraid and doubtful of what the future held for him. Who do you run to when there is fear and doubt about your future?
Prayer Focus:
God, help me to come to you when I am anxious or afraid of what the future holds. Remind me that you and you alone are in control of my future.
Friday, March 20
Saul and the Medium
1 Samuel 25-27
Summary
David had lived among the Philistines for a while and gained their trust to the point that he was invited to fight with them against the Israelites. Saul was so afraid of the Philistines that he sought out a medium in private in order to speak with Samuel, who had died. Samuel informed Saul that his his original prophesy was being carried out and Saul and the Israelites would fall to the Philistines. David was on his way to fight against Israel but asked to return to the land of the Philistines where he found that it had been raided and all the women and children were taken. Then the LORD told him to overtake the Amalekites and get back all that was taken. Later on during the battle between the Philistines and Israel, Saul saw that it was over and died after his sons were killed
Sample of Today’s Reading
1 Samuel 28:5-8
When Saul saw the Philistine army, he was afraid; terror filled his heart. He inquired of the Lord, but the Lord did not answer him by dreams or Urim or prophets. Saul then said to his attendants, “Find me a woman who is a medium, so I may go and inquire of her.” “There is one in Endor,” they said. So Saul disguised himself, putting on other clothes, and at night he and two men went to the woman. “Consult a spirit for me, “ he said, and bring up for me the one I name .”
To read today's full reading click here: 1 Samuel 25-27
Question of the Day:
Saul chose to use a medium because he was afraid and doubtful of what the future held for him. Who do you run to when there is fear and doubt about your future?
Prayer Focus:
God, help me to come to you when I am anxious or afraid of what the future holds. Remind me that you and you alone are in control of my future.
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