Devotionals on 1 Samuel

  • 1 Samuel 14:1-23: Faith and Folly
    Ash Clarkson · 02/06/2023

    Jonathan’s example demonstrates to us that we do not need to have all the answers before we step out in faith. Perhaps like me you like to plan and prepare,…

  • 1 Samuel 14:14-18: Faithful Friendship
    Ash Clarkson · 06/10/2023

    While God was clearly protecting David, David was aware that Saul was actively seeking his life. As David hid in the wilderness of Ziph, he would have dealt with the…

  • 1 Samuel 14:24-46: Foolish Vows
    Ash Clarkson · 09/06/2023

    In the previous verses we saw how God saved Israel through the faith of Saul’s son, Jonathan, who trusted God to use him if God wished. While verse 23 ended…

  • 1 Samuel 14:47-52: Right Side of History, Wrong Side of God
    Ash Clarkson · 16/06/2023

    1 Samuel 14 ends with an interesting verdict on Saul’s reign. Despite Saul’s blatant folly and his lack of faithfulness to God and God’s commands, the text issues a positive…