It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. Acts 1:7. The witch of Endor had made agreement with Satan to follow his directions in all things; and
That’s Not Samuel
For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten. Ecclesiastes 9:5. When Saul inquired for Samuel, the Lord did not
No Answer from God
The Lord answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets. 1 Samuel 28:6. The Lord never turned away a soul that came to Him in sincerity and humility. Why did he turn Saul away unanswered? The
Divine Vengence
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Romans 12:19. Although Nabal had refused the needy company of David and his men, yet that
Gentle Rebuke
I pray thee, forgive the trespass of thine handmaid: for the Lord will certainly make my lord a sure house; because my lord fighteth the battles of the Lord, and evil hath not been found in thee all thy days.
A Mismatched Pair
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Proverbs 31:30. In the character of Abigail, the wife of Nabal, we have an illustration of womanhood after the order of Christ;
Result of Insanity
And the king said, Thou shalt surely die, Ahimelech, thou, and all thy father’s house. 1 Samuel 22:16. Men cannot depart from the counsel of God and still retain that calmness and wisdom which will enable them to act with