A daily devotional through the Bible speaking with God as Adam and Eve may have in the garden east of Eden. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com

It’s not easy to accept the blame for the wrongs you do, but it is the first and necessary step toward your redemption. If Saul had accepted his role and responsibility in the actions of the soldiers that day, he might have saved his kingdom and his life. But he didn’t. He refused to budge an inch. Consequently, his throne fell in a monumental chapter of history to a shepherd king named David, a man after God's heart.

Today’s Bible reading plans include:

Ready - 1 Samuel 15:10-23

Set - 1 Samuel 15; Matthew 1

Go! - 1 Samuel 15-16; 1 Chronicles 5; Matthew 1

A daily devotional through the Bible speaking with God as Adam and Eve may have in the garden east of Eden. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com

When God touches the earth, it recognizes Him and trembles. When He sends His messengers, the earth recognizes them and trembles. Sometimes when He intervenes on behalf of the people He uses for His work, the earth trembles. The rocks and hills recognize His handiwork and applauds with its low rubble from deep within the earth. Isn’t it amazing how people who are supposed to have the highest intelligence of all His creation fail to recognize Him?

Today’s Bible reading plans include:

Ready - 1 Samuel 14:1-15

Set - 1 Samuel 14; 2 Corinthians 13

Go! - 1 Samuel 14; 1 Chronicles 4; 2 Corinthians 13

A daily devotional through the Bible speaking with God as Adam and Eve may have in the garden east of Eden. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com

The perfect life is never so perfect as it might seem. There are always things not told. Burdens My followers carry silently upheld by the knowledge I am with them through their deepest problems. The pain is real. The suffering is often intense. The longing for relief is there, too. But, like Paul, they know that My grace is enough. They will make it through and can count their burdens as part of their weakness and recognize that I am there. They can boast that I am the reason for their strength and success in their weakness.

Today’s Bible reading plans include:

Ready - 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Set - 1 Samuel 13; 2 Corinthians 12

Go! - 1 Samuel 13; 1 Chronicles 2-3; 2 Corinthians 12

A daily devotional through the Bible speaking with God as Adam and Eve may have in the garden east of Eden. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com

Politics in Samuel’s day was not so different from politics today. One group wanted the judges God chose to stay in power and for the country to remain as a theocracy. Another group wanted left alone and the tribe leaders to manage the activities within the borders of the property inherited within the promised land He gave them. Yet another side cried for a king to unite the tribes as protection against the strength of the neighboring nations.

One thing is certain, though. Whoever holds the political power in any nation needs the prayers of his or her people. Prayer works. Solomon said it. The chroniclers reiterated it. “When My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face, I will hear from heaven, and heal their land.” 

Today’s Bible reading plans include:

Ready - 1 Samuel 12:13-25

Set - 1 Samuel 12; 2 Corinthians 11

Go! - 1 Samuel 11-12; 1 Chronicles 1; 2 Corinthians 11

A daily devotional through the Bible speaking with God as Adam and Eve may have in the garden east of Eden. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com

It’s hard to confront those who are wrong. It doesn’t feel good to tell others about behavior that contradicts God's word when everyone else stands by and condones or at least ignores the behavior. It isn’t easy to be a lone voice decrying the wrongs within the boundaries of His community, but it is necessary to maintain the purity of His sanctuary.

Today’s Bible reading plans include:

Ready - 2 Corinthians 10

Set - 1 Samuel 8; 2 Corinthians 10

Go! - 1 Samuel 8-10; 2 Corinthians 10

A daily devotional through the Bible speaking with God as Adam and Eve may have in the garden east of Eden. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com

Do you have wrongs you can make right? Do you need to make restitution for things in your past? Can you reach out with your influence to come to the aid of others and pay forward for the grace God extended to you? That’s what Paul did with his collections for the Christians in Jerusalem. Many have followed his example through the centuries. How about you?

Today’s Bible reading plans include:

Ready - 2 Corinthians 9

Set - Psalms 72; 2 Corinthians 9

Go! - 1 Samuel 6-7; Psalms 72; 2 Corinthians 9

A daily devotional through the Bible speaking with God as Adam and Eve may have in the garden east of Eden. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com

Paul encourages the Corinthians to give an offering to the Christians in other parts of the world in need. He assumes the Corinthians will give their tithes to the place where they worship and that congregation will take care of each other within their means. The church in Jerusalem, the incubator of the church, found itself in deep trouble, however.

Today’s Bible reading plans include:

Ready - 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Set - 1 Samuel 3; 2 Corinthians 8

Go! - 1 Samuel 3-5; Psalms 77; 2 Corinthians 8

A daily devotional through the Bible speaking with God as Adam and Eve may have in the garden east of Eden. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com

The story of Hannah and her prayer in the congregation tent at Shiloh provides an example of the ease with which people jump to conclusions about the behavior of others. Eli assumed Hannah came to the altar drunk because of her behavior in front of God. He couldn’t distinguish between the external signs of deep despair and a woman who approached with a little too much wine as she kneeled at the altar. 

Today’s Bible reading plans include:

Ready - 1 Samuel 1:1-18

Set - 1 Samuel 1; Psalms 66

Go! - 1 Samuel 1-2; Psalms 66; 2 Corinthians 7

A daily devotional through the Bible speaking with God as Adam and Eve may have in the garden east of Eden. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com

In his letters to the Corinthians, Paul does something few will do today in their spiritual journey. He opens himself up to the people in the small congregation and bares his heart to them. In society today, too many hold back their heart and fail to allow themselves to reveal their spirit to those around them. They fear becoming vulnerable because someone might take advantage of the information they share.

Today’s Bible reading plans include:

Ready - 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

Set - Ruth 3-4; 2 Corinthians 6

Go! - Ruth 3-4; Psalms 64-65; 2 Corinthians 6

A daily devotional through the Bible speaking with God as Adam and Eve may have in the garden east of Eden. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com

Two things God wants you to take away from today’s scripture lesson - Ruth’s work ethic and Boaz’ kindness and generosity. God admires her work ethic in the dire circumstances in which she found herself. He also admires Boaz’ kindness and generosity to her. Express His love to others in tangible ways. Let kindness and generosity be your guide. Work well and diligently as if working for Him. You’ll not regret it.

Today’s Bible reading plans include:

Ready - Ruth 2

Set - Ruth 2; Psalms 61; 2 Corinthians 5

Go! - Ruth 1-2; Psalms 53, 61; 2 Corinthians 5