Week of 3/9/25
Dear Church Family,
We sang the old song “Jehovah Jireh” last week, which has been going through my head ever since. Jehovah Jireh (God Provider) is one of the names of God that Abraham says in both believing and responding to God's provision when he went to offer his son to God (Genesis 22). He believed God would provide, acted in obedience, and saw Him provide... unlike Saul. It is an amazing thing to reflect on the foreknowledge of God in our needs, both practical and spiritual and his willingness and completeness in meeting them.
Be reminded of the faithfulness of God to meet our greatest needs as we believe His provision and live like He has already provided what we need in and through Himself.
Consider...
Romans 8:32, "He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also with Him graciously give us all things?"
Matthew 6:31, “Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
Home Enjoyment
The following are key points, or lessons, that were brought out in “The Oath, the Blood and the Honey” (1 Samuel 14:24-52). Did any of them particularly resonate with you? Dive deeper into prayer and meditation about those. Share with your life group.
- We were made for God’s purpose and glory. It’s not about us. (Proverbs 16:3,9)
- Our words are a window into our heart. (Matthew 12:34)
- If we’re honest with ourselves, it’s possible for us to justify sinful behavior with spiritualization. Watch out for that. (Galatians 6:7-8)
- Think, better yet PRAY, before you speak. (Ecclesiastes 5:2)
- Related to Jonathon and the honey - Jesus asks us to pray, “Give us this day our daily bread.” We should pray for that, trust God for it, look for it, recognize it, and be thankful.
- Warren Wiersbe: “A truly spiritual vow brings out the best in people, but Saul’s carnal vow brought out the worst.”
- Obey God, not man. (Referring to soldiers who were following Saul.) This can be a subtle trap, especially if “the man” (or woman) is a spiritual leader in our life.
- God will never approve of us acting in un-Godly ways to achieve a God-given goal. (1 John 1:5-6)
- Trust and obey God (Matthew 7:24-25)
Through this passage, were you able to see how it shows our desperate need for Jesus? How His blood is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and is really what we need? (1 John 1:7)
Remember, there is a men's breakfast this Saturday at 8am with an opportunity to help with the grounds afterwards. It has been a great time of fellowship for the men who come!
In Christ,
Pastor Phillip
We sang the old song “Jehovah Jireh” last week, which has been going through my head ever since. Jehovah Jireh (God Provider) is one of the names of God that Abraham says in both believing and responding to God's provision when he went to offer his son to God (Genesis 22). He believed God would provide, acted in obedience, and saw Him provide... unlike Saul. It is an amazing thing to reflect on the foreknowledge of God in our needs, both practical and spiritual and his willingness and completeness in meeting them.
Be reminded of the faithfulness of God to meet our greatest needs as we believe His provision and live like He has already provided what we need in and through Himself.
Consider...
Romans 8:32, "He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also with Him graciously give us all things?"
Matthew 6:31, “Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
Home Enjoyment
The following are key points, or lessons, that were brought out in “The Oath, the Blood and the Honey” (1 Samuel 14:24-52). Did any of them particularly resonate with you? Dive deeper into prayer and meditation about those. Share with your life group.
- We were made for God’s purpose and glory. It’s not about us. (Proverbs 16:3,9)
- Our words are a window into our heart. (Matthew 12:34)
- If we’re honest with ourselves, it’s possible for us to justify sinful behavior with spiritualization. Watch out for that. (Galatians 6:7-8)
- Think, better yet PRAY, before you speak. (Ecclesiastes 5:2)
- Related to Jonathon and the honey - Jesus asks us to pray, “Give us this day our daily bread.” We should pray for that, trust God for it, look for it, recognize it, and be thankful.
- Warren Wiersbe: “A truly spiritual vow brings out the best in people, but Saul’s carnal vow brought out the worst.”
- Obey God, not man. (Referring to soldiers who were following Saul.) This can be a subtle trap, especially if “the man” (or woman) is a spiritual leader in our life.
- God will never approve of us acting in un-Godly ways to achieve a God-given goal. (1 John 1:5-6)
- Trust and obey God (Matthew 7:24-25)
Through this passage, were you able to see how it shows our desperate need for Jesus? How His blood is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and is really what we need? (1 John 1:7)
Remember, there is a men's breakfast this Saturday at 8am with an opportunity to help with the grounds afterwards. It has been a great time of fellowship for the men who come!
In Christ,
Pastor Phillip
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