The Daily + Weekly by Vince Miller

Do you act too impulsively, derailing the mission? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, Saul is once again on the hunt for David, determined to capture and kill him. With new knowledge of David's whereabouts, he has assembled a hardened army of 3,000 men. Under the cover of darkness, they lie in wait, encamped near the last known location of David's men As the evening draws nea...

Have you ever felt trapped in a cycle of conflict, wondering if there's a way out? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we will see a new encounter unfold between David and Saul. You thought Saul was done with David, but he is not. Let's dive into chapter 26, entitled  "Restraint & Righteousness."  Let's read  1 Samuel 26:1-4 : Then the Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah, saying,...

Was it a divine event or only natural? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. In yesterday's devotional, we saw that Abigail's appeal to David works. But now she has to return home to the celebration and tell her husband what she did. Let's see how this plays out in 1 Samuel 25:36-44: And Abigail came to Nabal, and behold, he was holding a feast in his house, like the feast of a king. And N...

When God interrupts, do you listen? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. In yesterday's devotional, we saw that Abigail interceded for Nabal's foolishness. Let's see if her charming approach works with David in  1 Samuel 25:32-35 : And David said to Abigail, "Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who sent you this day to meet me! Blessed be your discretion, and blessed be you, who have...

When God needs a voice of reason he sometimes sends a charming woman. Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. In this chapter, David sends some men to Nabal to seek generosity. Nabal refused and insulted David. David finds out about it and marches 400 men to confront David. But Abigail, Nabal's wife, will secretly try to intervene and appease David with an extensive goodwill offering. Let's...

Three lessons from a stupid man. You can learn from stupidity. Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. Yesterday, we discovered that David sent some men to Nabal to ask for some generosity, and Nabal rejected and insulted David and his men. Today David and 400 of his men are coming to confront Nabal. Let's see what happens in  1 Samuel 25:14-22 : But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal'...

Have you ever said something foolish because you were thinking something foolish? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. Yesterday, we discovered that David traveled south and learned that Nabal, a wealthy man, was holding his annual sheep-shearing event and celebration. David was seeking a bit of generosity from his fellow countrymen because his men were hungry, and he had provided generou...

Do you ever give without expectation? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. So Samuel dies, and after the event, David returns south and here is what happens in 1 Samuel 25:4-8: David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep. So David sent ten young men. And David said to the young men, "Go up to Carmel, and go to Nabal and greet him in my name. And thus you shall greet hi...

Is your life dominated by fools or driven by wisdom? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. Today, we begin a new chapter— 1 Samuel 25 . This one involves three characters: David, Nabal, and his wife, Abigail. You will see a warrior's anger, a fool's reckless pride, and a woman's humble wisdom. It will be easy to discern who is who in the story. Let's read verses 1-3: Now Samuel died. And a...

Do you take control or trust God? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. In today's reading, we will be concluding Chapter 24. This chapter begins with David seeking refuge in Engedi while Saul learns of his whereabouts and pursues him with 3000 soldiers. Upon reaching the location, Saul unknowingly entered a cave where David hid. Despite having the opportunity to take Saul's life, David ch...

Are you playing the odds or trusting in the promises of God? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. We have listened to David's speech after coming out of the cave to address Saul for the last couple of days. Today, we finally listen to how Saul responds in  1 Samuel 24:16-19 . As soon as David had finished speaking these words to Saul, Saul said, "Is this your voice, my son David?" And Sau...

Are you trusting in your hand or the hand of the Lord? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. Today, we continue our story with David, who revealed that he was in the cave with Saul. Bowed to the ground, with the corner of his robe in his hand, he finishes the speech of his life. Let's see how this concludes in  1 Samuel 24:12-15 . May the Lord judge between me and you, may the Lord avenge...

Sometimes, battles are fought with words and not swords. Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. In our story, David puts his men in a risky situation by not cutting down Saul in the cave while he has the chance. But he is left to deal with Saul, so he walks out of the cave to confront the situation and deal with Saul and the consequences. What we listen to in our devotional for the next two...

Let God write the ending of the story. Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. Yesterday, David put his men in a risky situation by not cutting down Saul in the cave while he had the chance. But what is left to deal with is Saul and the 3000 soldiers waiting for him and his men inside this kill box. Let's see what happens next in  1 Samuel 24:8 . Afterward David also arose and went out of th...

Opportunities that look divine are not always divine. Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. Yesterday, David escaped to the Strongholds of Engedi; Saul pursued him with 3000 soldiers and then exposed himself by relieving himself in the cave David was in. So let's see what happens next in  1 Samuel 24:4-7 . And the men of David said to him, "Here is the day of which the Lord said to you, 'B...

Have you been exposed to or exploited by a compromise? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in Chapter 24 of 1 Samuel. I've titled this chapter "Decisions That Make Or Break Leaders." Yesterday, David escaped to the Strongholds of Engedi, and this week, our story in Chapter 24 takes place here. So let's settle in 1 Samuel 24:1-3: When Saul returned from following the Phi...

Do you believe that God is your refuge in the storm? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in Chapter 23 of 1 Samuel. I've titled this chapter  "Your Way Or The Lord's Way." Yesterday, David barely escaped, and today, he ran to his 13th location after leaving King Saul's home. I wonder where that might be. Let's see in  1 Samuel 23:28-29 : So Saul returned from pursuing a...

That's not a coincidence. It's an act of God. Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in Chapter 23 of 1 Samuel. I've titled this chapter  "Your Way Or The Lord's Way." Yesterday, David was betrayed in Ziph by his people. This will now turn into a thrilling chase—a game of cat and mouse between Saul and David. Let's read  1 Samuel 23:19-24 : Now David and his men were in th...

Are you feeling a need for vengeance? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in Chapter 23 of 1 Samuel. I've titled this chapter  "Your Way Or The Lord's Way." Yesterday, we saw Jonathan come to encourage David's hand in the Lord. But today, encouragement has turned into discouragement. Let's read  1 Samuel 23:19-24  which reads: Then the Ziphites went up to Saul at Gibeah...

Do you need to be encouraged by the hand of the Lord? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in Chapter 23 of 1 Samuel. I've titled this chapter  "Your Way Or The Lord's Way." Yesterday, we learned that Saul would hunt David down every day of his life. But in this not-so-delightful news, encouragement is about to come his way in the form of a message from a messenger. Let'...

What lessons have you learned from your long, arduous trial? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in Chapter 23 of 1 Samuel. I've titled this chapter  "Your Way Or The Lord's Way." Yesterday, David went over to Keilah and defeated an invasion of the Philistines, putting him within Saul's reach. Today, we will see how that turns out in   1 Samuel 23:13-14  which reads: Th...

Do you default to your will, convincing yourself it's God's will, or just to God's will? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in Chapter 23 of 1 Samuel. I've titled this chapter  "Your Way Or The Lord's Way." Yesterday, David went over to Keilah and defeated an invasion of the Philistines, putting him within Saul's reach. Today, we will see how that turns out in   1 Samu...

Do you like doing it your way or God's way?  Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in Chapter 23 of 1 Samuel. I've titled this chapter  "Your Way Or The Lord's Way." This week, you will see two men function as kings. One will do it his way. The other will do it the Lord's way. I will let you figure out which man does it which way. Let's begin with  1 Samuel 23:1-5  which...

Leaders bear the responsibility for their decisions. Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in Chapter 22 of 1 Samuel. I've titled this chapter  "From Caves Of Distress To Community Connections." Yesterday, Doeg slaughtered the entire priestly line of Ahimelech. But today, we learn one priest escapes. Let's find out who that is in  1 Samuel 22:20-23 : But one of the sons o...

Ungodly influences will affect your legacy. Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in Chapter 22 of 1 Samuel. I've titled this chapter  "From Caves Of Distress To Community Connections." Yesterday, we ended our reading just as Saul ordered his soldiers to slay Ahimelech and his entire priestly line. They refused for obvious reasons. Here's what happens in  1 Samuel 22:18-1...