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Where do you find strength when you stand in the ashes? Chapter 29 focused on the scene behind enemy lines before the Philistines and Israel went to battle. In Chapter 30, the Philistines advanced northward toward the Jezreel Valley for the final showdown with Saul while David headed south back toward Ziklag. Here is what happens next in  1 Samuel 30:1-6 . Now when David and his men came to Ziklag...

Do you feel sidelined? If so, you are not abandoned. In today's chapter, we step behind enemy lines with the Philistines as they prepare for battle. David, however, finds himself shut out—rejected from joining their ranks. Let's see how he responds in  1 Samuel 29:10-11 : "Now then rise early in the morning with the servants of your lord who came with you, and start early in the morning, and depar...

ANNOUNCEMENT: After Christmas, we will begin a  22-year journey through the Bible . The first book is The Letter of James. The new format will be  7 days in the chapter  (Daily Devo) and then  one longer form of teaching from that chapter  (The Vince Miller Show). It will feel like seven days of close examination of Scripture, with one high-level teaching that is practical and applicable, tying th...

Gratitude isn't about what's on the table—it's about who's at the head of it. Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Thanksgiving isn't just a holiday; it's a spiritual discipline. Paul's words challenge us to give thanks in all circumstances—not just when life is smooth or blessings are evident. That means gratitude isn't tied...

ANNOUNCEMENT: After Christmas, we will begin a  22-year journey through the Bible . The first book is The Letter of James. The new format will be  7 days in the chapter  (Daily Devo) and then  one longer form of teaching from that chapter  (The Vince Miller Show). It will feel like seven days of close examination of Scripture, with one high-level teaching that is practical and applicable, tying th...

ANNOUNCEMENT: After Christmas, we will begin a  22-year journey through the Bible . The first book is The Letter of James. The new format will be  7 days in the chapter  (Daily Devo) and then  one longer form of teaching from that chapter  (The Vince Miller Show). It will feel like seven days of close examination of Scripture, with one high-level teaching that is practical and applicable, tying th...

Are you fighting a spiritual culture war with those at work? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. In this chapter, we will see the stage for the battle that will end King Saul's life. We are looking behind enemy lines. Let's read  1 Samuel 29:3 : The commanders of the Philistines said, "What are these Hebrews doing here?" And Achish said to the commanders of the Philistines, "Is this not...

Are you preparing for a battle, or have you let your guard down? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. In this chapter, we are going to see the stage for the battle that will end King Saul's life. It is going to give us a look behind enemy lines. Let's begin with  1 Samuel 29:1-2 : Now the Philistines had gathered all their forces at Aphek. And the Israelites were encamped by the spring th...

Have you ever fallen flat on your face? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. In this chapter, King Saul is at rock bottom. He's been abandoned by God, tormented by fear, and reduced to consulting a witch. His desperation is matched only by his hopelessness when Samuel's spirit tells him the worst: there's no escape. Tomorrow's battle will end in his death. Here is how he responds to the n...

Is God not answering? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. King Saul is freaked out right now. God is not answering, and this is what he decides to do.  1 Samuel 28:8-9 : So Saul disguised himself and put on other garments and went, he and two men with him. And they came to the woman by night. And he said, "Divine for me by a spirit and bring up for me whomever I shall name to you." The w...

Are you talking with the wrong people? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. King Saul is freaked out right now. He glared down at an inevitable war with his two great enemies, Achish and David. And in his despair, he will do exactly what he shouldn't. Let's read verses 6-7: And when Saul inquired of the Lord, the Lord did not answer him, either by dreams, or by Urim, or by prophets. Then...

Are you in a mess? Maybe it is time to reach out for help. Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. At the beginning of Chapter 28, we got a snapshot of what was going on with Achish (the Philistine King) and David, who were planning to go to war with Israel. But for much of the rest of the chapter, we are going to jump to King Saul, and we are going to see a spiritual downward spiral that is...

Are you cornered by a deception? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. Today, we begin  1 Samuel 28 . This chapter is interesting, to say the least. For the most part this paints a final picture of the downward progression of Saul. But before we get to that we see one more glimpse of David and Achish as they prepare to go to war with Israel together! Here are verses 1-2: In those days the...

Is another's misconception your deception? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. Here is the final verse in  1 Samuel 27 : And Achish trusted David, thinking, "He has made himself an utter stench to his people Israel; therefore he shall always be my servant." —  1 Samuel 27:12 Achish was convinced that David had turned his back on Israel, pledging allegiance to him for life. But David hadn...

What happens when skill becomes a snare? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. David is currently residing in Philistine territory under the shield of Achish, and he is battling enemies of Israel that Saul has left unaddressed. But listen to this interaction with David and Achish in  1 Samuel 27:10-11 : When Achish asked, "Where have you made a raid today?" David would say, "Against the Ne...

Waiting doesn't mean wasting time. Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. David is currently residing in Philistine territory and the enemy king Achish gave him and his army a city called Ziklag where they resided which was right on the border of Philistine and Israelite territory, and here is what happened in the 16 months they resided here: But for today, let's dive into  1 Samuel 27:8-9...

Are you in the "land between"? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. We want you to live all in and know, grow, and go with Jesus every day. Check out the show that dropped yesterday on  Spiritual Leadership In Your Family . This might be a helpful video if you have been trying to figure out how to do this. Also, we are just a few chapters away from finishing 1 Samuel. So, I want to prepar...

Don't let secular ideologies erode your faith. Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. We want you to live all in and know, grow, and go with Jesus every day. Check out the show that dropped yesterday on  Spiritual Leadership In Your Family . This might be a helpful video if you have been trying to figure out how to do this. Also, we are just a few chapters away from finishing 1 Samuel. So,...

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Have you ever met someone whose words appeared genuine but felt unsettling? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. Today, we. Here is what happens next in verses 22-25: And David answered and said, "Here is the spear, O king! Let one of the young men come over and take it. The Lord rewards every man for his righteousness and his faithfulness, for the Lord gave you into my hand today, and I...

Have you ever found yourself in a conflict where emotions ran high, and the path to resolution felt unclear? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. Today, Saul is going to respond to David, who is standing on the hill holding his weapon and water jug. Here is what happens next in verses 17-21: Saul recognized David's voice and said, "Is this your voice, my son David?" And David said, "It is...

Stop Drifting & Come Home   Stop Drifting & Come Home P P   GET THE JOURNAL FOR THIS STUDY   THE VINCE MILLER SHOW Do you feel like you are drifting spiritually? There is something and someone that could help. Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. At this point, David and Abishai sneak into Saul's camp, swipe the spear and jar of water, and position themselves on a hill far from Saul. Here...

Are you fighting the right battles, or just charging into the chaos without a strategy? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. At this point, David and Abishai sneak into Saul's camp and steal the spear and jar of water from the head of his bed. Here is what happens next in verses 12-13: So David took the spear and the jar of water from Saul's head, and they went away. No man saw it or knew...

Will you take the silent advantage or do what is right? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, Saul is on the hunt for David, determined to capture and kill him. David hears he is camped on the hill beyond him, so he and Abishai go on a reconisence mission. They sneak into the center of camp, where Saul and his commander are dead asleep, and Abishai suggests pinning Saul to the g...