PRAISE FOR VICTORY BELONGS TO THE LORD
April 25, 2026As the troops were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out of all the cities of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyfulH8057 songs, and with tambourines and other instruments. 1 Samuel 18:6 Saul’s men had been shaking in their sandals at the challenge of the Philistine’s champion Goliath. The young man David had brought food for his brothers who served in the army. David did not fear Goliath because his trust was in the mightiness of his Lord and not in his own ability to fight. David went out in…
HANNAH REJOICED IN THE LORD
At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD in whom my horn is exalted. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation. 1 Samuel 2:1
REJOICE IN HIS PRESENCE
Now the people of Beth-shemesh were harvesting wheat in the valley, and when they looked up and saw the ark, they were overjoyedH8055 at the sight. 1 Samuel 6:13 This verse needs a little backstory to be understood. The Israelites…
REJOICE IN OUR SUPREME SOURCE OF JOY
At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoicesH5970 in the LORD in whom my horn is exalted. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoiceH8055 in Your salvation. 1 Samuel 2:1 The Believer’s Bible Commentary expounds on the…
DOES THE LORD REJOICE IN MY GOODNESS?
So the LORD your God will make you abound in all the work of your hands and in the fruit of your womb, the offspring of your livestock, and the produce of your land. Indeed, the LORD will again delightH7797…
CELEBRATE GOD’S PROVISION WITH JOY
For seven days you shall celebrate a feast to the LORD your God in the place He will choose, because the LORD your God will bless you in all your produce and in all the work of your hands, so…
JOY BLOSSOMS AMONG THE THORNS
The devotionals for the next few months will be taken from our book Joy Blossoms Among the Thorns which is available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Blossoms-Thorns-Susan-Slade/dp/1954798245
ARAB SHEIK REJOICES OVER GOD’S MIRACULOUS DELIVERANCE OF HIS CHOSEN PEOPLE!!
And Jethro rejoicedH2302 over all the good things the LORD had done for Israel, whom He had rescued from the hand of the Egyptians. Jethro declared, “Blessed be the LORD, who has delivered you from the hand of the Egyptians…
LOVE BEGINS AND ENDS WITH HIM
CORRECTION IS CONFIRMATION OF HIS LOVE
Those I loveG5368, I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent. Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with…
FIRST LOVE MUST BE FOREMOST
I know your deeds, your labor, and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate those who are evil, and you have tested and exposed as liars those who falsely claim to be apostles. Without growing weary, you have persevered…