All the days of the afflicted are evil, but the cheerful of heart has a continual feast. (Proverbs 15:15 ESV). This biblical proverb teaches the importance that attitude has on perception. If someone is afflicted, meaning disheartened or discouraged, then even a sunny day appears stormy to them. But even on the darkest of days

“And David went out and was successful wherever Saul sent him, so that Saul set him over the men of war. And this was good in the sight of all the people and also in the sight of Sauls servants.” (1 Samuel 18:5 ESV). David was an obedient and enthusiastic servant of King Saul. God

“You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. (1 Samuel 17:45 ESV). What David said to Goliath as they closed for battle revealed his

And Samuel rose early to meet Saul in the morning. And it was told Samuel, Saul came to Carmel, and behold, he set up a monument for himself and turned and passed on and went down to Gilgal.' (1 Samuel 15:12 ESV). This moment reveals Sauls heart more than his words. Though commanded by God

Then Jonathan said, My father has troubled the land. See how my eyes have become bright because I tasted a little of this honey.' (1 Samuel 14:29 ESV). Its heart-breaking to read the stories about King Saul, Israels first king. Although he reigned for forty years, his leadership style was fraught with short-sighted and ill-conceived

For not even his brothers believed in him (John 7:5 ESV). Jesus had four younger half-brothers named James, Joses, Judas and Simon and several unnamed sisters (Mark 6:3) by his mother, Mary and his adopted father, Joseph. Prior to Christs resurrection his brothers didnt believe in him. We dont read much about them, but here

“I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.” — John 6:51 (ESV) In this powerful statement, Jesus identifies Himself as “the living bread that came down from

“Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal.” (John 6:27 ESV). Jesus challenged the motives of the crowd who followed Him after the miraculous feeding of the

“There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are they for so many?” (John 6:9 ESV). Andrew brought a young boy to Jesus who had a small and poor lunch, just five barley loaves and two fish. Barley bread was the food of the poor, and the lunch

‘And the Lord came and stood, calling as at other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant hears.” (1 Samuel 3:10 ESV). While young Samuel was sleeping in the Tabernacle he was awakened a fourth time by the voice of the Lord calling him. The first three times he ran to Eli,