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Are you doing what God said but not following through all the way? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in  1 Samuel 15 . I've titled this chapter  "The Consequences of Disobedience." So far in this chapter, Saul has been given the command of God through Samuel to wipe out the Amalekites for the long contention with the Israelites. Let's see how King Saul handles that in...

Do you struggle with clear commands of God? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in  1 Samuel 15 . I've titled this chapter  "The Consequences of Disobedience." Here is verse 1-3 of Chapter 15: And Samuel said to Saul, "The Lord sent me to anoint you king over his people Israel; now therefore listen to the words of the Lord. Thus says the Lord of hosts, 'I have noted wha...

Are you striving for obedience or just saying you are? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in  1 Samuel 15 . I've titled this chapter  "The Consequences of Disobedience." In Chapter 15, Samuel returns, but I must caution you: This is a chapter filled with disappointment. It concludes with God expressing regret over appointing Saul as king and Samuel vowing never to spea...

Have you made a rash judgment lately? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in  1 Samuel 14 . I've titled this chapter  "A Contrast Of Leadership Between Jonathan and Saul." In the latter part of Chapter 14, we are surveying Saul's leadership and comparing it with Jonathan's. There is this hangover from that bad vow of Saul, and because of the vow, Saul does not hear from...

Do you wonder why God isn't speaking, or you cannot hear his voice? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 14. I've titled this chapter "A Contrast Of Leadership Between Jonathan and Saul." We are in the latter part of Chapter 14, surveying Saul's leadership. We are still feeling the hangover that results from that stupid vow Saul instituted, but in the end, Sa...

Has legalistic leadership adversely affected you? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 14. I've titled this chapter "A Contrast Of Leadership Between Jonathan and Saul." In the first part of Chapter 14, we witness Jonathan, who acted in faith, and God did some incredible things through him. In the second part of Chapter 14, Saul engages in and flubs up a real...

Are their policies and procedures oppressing you? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 14. I've titled this chapter "A Contrast Of Leadership Between Jonathan and Saul." This latter section of Chapter 14 is going to illustrate a sharp contrast between Jonathan and Saul, and a lot of this stems from the very next thing Saul does in verse 24: And the men of Isr...

Are you climbing into a battle today? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in  1 Samuel 14 . I've titled this chapter  "A Contrast Of Leadership Between Jonathan and Saul." At this point in the chapter, Jonathan and his armor-bearer have slipped away from the Israeli camp. They trekked over the Philistines and decided that they were the only ones who could take down the...

Are you fighting a battle that requires bold faith? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 14. I've titled this chapter "A Contrast Of Leadership Between Jonathan and Saul." This is a long chapter, so I am not going to cite every verse, but I am going to pick out the significant texts and events in this chapter over the next week. The first part (1 Samuel 14:1-...

When the odds are stacked against you, will you still act in faith? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 14. I've titled this chapter "A Contrast Of Leadership Between Jonathan and Saul." This is a long chapter that could be divided into two parts. Part one is the story of Jonathan's leadership, and part two is the story of Saul's leadership. As you will see...

Have you ever been in a situation where problems pile up, and you're not sure if you can handle one more? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 13. I've titled this chapter "Partial Obedience Is Complete Disobedience." In Chapter 13, the Philistines press against King Saul. Saul offers a burnt offering he shouldn't have, and Samuel pronounces an indictment aga...

Have you been disobedient and find yourself outnumbered and outflanked? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in  1 Samuel 13 . I've titled this chapter  "Partial Obedience Is Complete Disobedience." In Chapter 13, the Philistines test Saul. Saul offers a burnt offering he should not have. Samuel pronounces an indictment against Saul. And not the Philistines are getting r...

Are you making excuses for your actions as a leader? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in  1 Samuel 13 . I've titled this chapter  "Partial Obedience Is Complete Disobedience." In Chapter 13, the Philistines test Saul. In disobedience, he does not wait for Samuel to offer spiritual direction by burnt offering and, therefore, does it himself. And here is the interchang...

Have you ever been embarrassed by an impatient and insecure action? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in  1 Samuel 13 . I've titled this chapter  "Partial Obedience Is Complete Disobedience." In Chapter 13, the Philistines test Saul and the nation. Enemy combatants are close at hand, and the people are gathered at Gilgal, but the Philistines greatly outnumber them. Ne...

Are you feeling completely outnumbered and powerless? That could be good! Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in  1 Samuel 13 . I've titled this chapter  "Partial Obedience Is Complete Disobedience." Chapter 13 is about two years after Saul's inauguration. Saul has 2000 men under his command. Jonathan, his son, has 1000 men under his command. They have split up and are...

Are your insecurities leading to deception? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 13. I've titled this chapter "Partial Obedience Is Complete Disobedience." Chapter 13 jumps forward in time about two years after Saul's inauguration. Saul and Jonathan, his son, who is probably in his 20s, are going to divide forces and see if they can deal with these garrisons...

  BUY THE 1 SAMUEL JOURNAL 99% obedience is always 100% disobedience. Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in  1 Samuel 13 . I've titled this chapter  "Partial Obedience Is Complete Disobedience." Chapter 13 recounts a single event in the second year of Saul's forty-year reign as king ( Acts 13:21 ). There are four main characters in this chapter. First, Samuel ( 1 Sam....

What great thing has the Lord has done for you? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in  1 Samuel 12 . I've titled this chapter  "God is Faithful When We Are Not." In the story, Samuel is giving his farewell address, and he closes off his great speech with these words in  1 Samuel 12:24-25 : Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider wh...

Are you ready to move beyond sin and into deliverance? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in  1 Samuel 12 . I've titled this chapter  "God is Faithful When We Are Not." In the story, Samuel is giving his farewell address. He has just explained to the nation that their request for a king was evil and wicked. As a confirmation, he called on a storm, and it rained down on...

Are you drifting in faith without even realizing it? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 12. I've titled this chapter "God is Faithful When We Are Not." In the story, Samuel is giving his farewell address to the people. He just explained to them that their request for a king was wicked, but he also explained that if they and their king (Saul) remain faithful...

What seen events have drenched your faith in the unseen God? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in  1 Samuel 12 . I've titled this chapter  "God is Faithful When We Are Not." Remember, the nation of Israel is gathered at Gilgal. Samuel is proclaiming his final and historic address before the entire nation: But if you will not obey the voice of the Lord, but rebel again...

Spiritual leaders always point out the real hero in the story. Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in  1 Samuel 12 . I've titled this chapter  "God is Faithful When We Are Not." Before I read the text, let me give you a little context. The nation of Israel is gathered at Gilgal. Samuel and Saul have gathered the people for a day of celebration, remembrance, and rededica...

What is going on behind the walls of your life? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 12. I've titled this chapter "God is Faithful When We Are Not." Backing up, here's the context. The nation of Israel is gathered at Gilgal for a time of celebration and remembrance, and essentially, we are watching the transition of leadership from the time of the judges to t...

Does your situation need your solution, or is it a call to recall? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 12. I've titled this chapter "God is Faithful When We Are Not." Today, we turn to the key verse of this chapter, which happens to be verse 24. It reads. Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has d...

Have you gone back lately to the location where God's work began in you? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 11. I've titled this chapter "The First Test of Saul's Leadership." In this chapter we have seen Saul's first test of leadership. He has left family farming behind for a profession of fighting. He has defeated the Ammonites across the river in Jabesh-...