So Saul went to Naioth at Ramah. But the Spirit of God came even on him, and he walked along prophesying until he came to Naioth. He stripped off his garments, and he too prophesied in Samuel’s presence. He lay naked all that day and all that night. This is why people say, “Is Saul […]
Read More Sam’s 1st Epic 19 – Saul vs David: Is Saul Among the Prophets?I used to sing with a choir. The beauty of singing with a choir is that your voice is not the main thing, it contributes to the main thing. When we rehearsed what we were singing, time was given to get accustomed to the structure of the song and the parts in it. Time was […]
Read More Once More With FeelingWhen Saul realized that the Lord was with David and that his daughter Michal loved David, Saul became still more afraid of him, and he remained his enemy the rest of his days. (1 Samuel 18:28-29 NIV) The story of battle that David is usually known for is his tussle with Goliath, but the real […]
Read More Sam’s 1st Epic 18 – Saul vs David: The Battle BeginsIf success is earning loads of money – I am failing at success terrifically. If success is being very popular among a large number of people – I am failing at success terrifically. If success is defeating everyone in my to get to the top of the pile in my profession – I am failing […]
Read More Failing At Success TerrificallyAll those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord ’s, and he will give all of you into our hands.” (1 Samuel 17:47 NIV) Part of what makes a contest of such interest is the build up. Two opposing forces […]
Read More Sam’s 1st Epic 17 – A Matter of PerspectiveContext is everything. At the end of a race they give you the order of the competitors. The one mentioned at the start is the winner then you work your way down to the last competitor. So if the competitor comes near the top they have done well and if they come near the bottom […]
Read More Looking to Him Who Has Run and WonSo Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David. Samuel then went to Ramah. Now the Spirit of the Lord had departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord tormented him. (1 […]
Read More Sam’s 1st Epic 16 – Man with the Spirit“Oh no, Christopher, not another football related blog entry!” Oh come on, it’s not all about football. It’s just that there are some handy lessons from football that apply to other areas of life. For example, an adage in the game is to keep on playing until the final whistle. It doesn’t take that long […]
Read More Until The Final WhistleWhy did you not obey the Lord ? Why did you pounce on the plunder and do evil in the eyes of the Lord ?” (1 Samuel 15:19 NIV) This episode in the life of Saul and the initial run of human monarchy in Israel is among the most tragic. It’s not as though Saul […]
Read More Sam’s 1st Epic 15 – That’s Torn ItRecently I watched a documentary on former great footballer and pundit, Alan Hansen. I won’t say too much about it or him other than to say he was among the best centre defenders I have ever seen and among the best football pundits I have ever seen too. Saying he was good at what he […]
Read More The Right Time to Go
