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
Music in a Cave
My soul is among lions; and I lie even among them that are set on fire. Psalm 57:4. Oh, how precious is the sweet influence of the Spirit of God as it comes to depressed or despairing souls, encouraging the
No One Sorry
All of you have conspired against me … and there is none of you that is sorry for me. 1 Samuel 22:8. The spirit of evil was upon Saul. He felt that his doom had been sealed by the solemn