by Susan Barnes | 7 Nov 2025 | Short Devotion>People
The Philistine moved closer to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him. Reaching into his bag and taking out a stone, he slung it and struck the Philistine on the forehead. (1 Samuel 17:48-49) David ran quickly toward his enemy, saying, “I...
by Susan Barnes | 31 Oct 2025 | Short Devotion>People
Samuel told him, “Although you may think little of yourself, are you not the leader of the tribes of Israel? The Lord has anointed you king of Israel.” (1 Samuel 15:17 NLT) Twice, Saul disobeyed Samuel’s instructions (13:8-14; 15:18-19). Perhaps the reason for Saul’s...
by Susan Barnes | 24 Oct 2025 | Short Devotion>People
Saul said, “May God deal with me, be it ever so severely, if you do not die, Jonathan.” But the men said to Saul, “Should Jonathan die—he who has brought about this great deliverance in Israel? Never! (1 Samuel 14:44) Saul was jealous of Jonathan’s victory. Yet...
by Susan Barnes | 17 Oct 2025 | Short Devotion>People
Samuel told him everything, hiding nothing from him. Then Eli said, “He is the Lord; let him do what is good in his eyes.” (1 Samuel 3:18) Samuel tells Eli about the downfall of his family (v. 13-14), and Eli responds by acknowledging God’s Sovereignty and his...
by Susan Barnes | 10 Oct 2025 | Short Devotion>People
The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” (1 Samuel 3:10) Samuel is listening, not asking, requesting, or petitioning. Are we listening to God? Or are we distracted? Many...
by Susan Barnes | 29 Sep 2025 | Short Devotion>People
The Lord was gracious to Hannah; she gave birth to three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the Lord. (1 Samuel 2:21) Hannah was childless “year after year” (1:3, 7). Yet God had great blessings in store for her as she...
by Susan Barnes | 30 Oct 2023 | Bible Study
“Jonathan said to his young armor-bearer, ‘… Perhaps the Lord will act on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few.’ ‘Do all that you have in mind’ his armor-bearer said. ‘Go ahead; I am with...
by Susan Barnes | 22 Jan 2016 | Devotions OT
David replied, “…The share of the man who stayed with the supplies is to be the same as that of him who went down to the battle. All will share alike.” 1 Samuel 30:23-24 The Amalekites had attacked David’s camp while he and his men were absent. On their return, they...
