The thing that David had done displeased the Lord. 2 Samuel 11:27. When in ease and self-security he let go his hold upon God, David yielded to Satan and brought upon his soul the stain of guilt. He, the Heaven-appointed
Satan’s Stealthy Work
For our fight is not against any physical enemy: it is against organizations and powers that are spiritual. We are up against the unseen power that controls this dark world, and spiritual agents from the very headquarters of evil. Ephesians
His Last Mistake
Uzzah put forth his hand to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen shook it. And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Uzzah, and God smote him there for his error. 2 Samuel
A Friend Mourns
How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished! 2 Samuel 1:27. Twice David had had Saul in his power; but when urged to slay him, he had refused to lift his hand against him who had been
A Suicide
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. Proverbs 11:5. On the plain of Shunem and the slopes of Mount Gilboa the armies of Israel and the hosts of the
God’s Secrets
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