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Sound of the Lord moving before you

2 Samuel 5:24 (NLT)
When you hear a sound like marching feet in the tops of the poplar trees, be on the alert! That will be the signal that the LORD is moving ahead of you to strike down the Philistine army.”

Those who are blind or lame...

2 Samuel 5:8 (NLT)
On the day of the attack, David said to his troops, “I hate those ‘lame’ and ‘blind’ Jebusites. Whoever attacks them should strike by going into the city through the water tunnel.” That is the origin of the saying, “The blind and the lame may not enter the house.”

Who is your Father?

1 Samuel 17:58 (NLT)
“Tell me about your father, young man,” Saul said. And David replied, “His name is Jesse, and we live in Bethlehem.”

Multiple victories builds faith

1 Samuel 17:36 (NLT)
I have done this to both lions and bears, and I’ll do it to this pagan Philistine, too, for he has defied the armies of the living God!

Your gifts make room for you

1 Samuel 16:18 (NLT)
One of the servants said to Saul, “One of Jesse’s sons from Bethlehem is a talented harp player. Not only that—he is a brave warrior, a man of war, and has good judgment. He is also a fine-looking young man, and the LORD is with him.”

The Mystery of God's Will

1 Samuel 16:15-16 (NLT)
Some of Saul’s servants said to him, “A tormenting spirit from God is troubling you.

Fear man and miss God

1 Samuel 15:24 (NLT)
Then Saul admitted to Samuel, “Yes, I have sinned. I have disobeyed your instructions and the LORD’s command, for I was afraid of the people and did what they demanded.

Obedience is what God desires

1 Samuel 15:22 (NLT)
But Samuel replied, “What is more pleasing to the LORD: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the fat of rams.

The Anointing Transforms You

1 Samuel 10:5-7 (NLT)
“When you arrive at Gibeah of God, where the garrison of the Philistines is located, you will meet a band of prophets coming down from the place of worship. They will be playing a harp, a tambourine, a flute, and a lyre, and they will be prophesying.

Favor with God and man

1 Samuel 2:26 (NLT)
Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew taller and grew in favor with the LORD and with the people.

Who can intercede between God and man?

1 Samuel 2:25 (NLT)
If someone sins against another person, God can mediate for the guilty party. But if someone sins against the LORD, who can intercede?” But Eli’s sons wouldn’t listen to their father, for the LORD was already planning to put them to death.

Your Rebellion and Your Sins

Joshua 24:19 (NLT)
Then Joshua warned the people, “You are not able to serve the LORD, for he is a holy and jealous God. He will not forgive your rebellion and your sins.

Consequence of Making Decisions with Seeking the Lord First

Joshua 9:14-15 (NLT)
So the Israelites examined their food, but they did not consult the LORD.

The Presence of the Lord leads the way

Joshua 6:4-6 (NLT)
Seven priests will walk ahead of the Ark, each carrying a ram’s horn. On the seventh day you are to march around the town seven times, with the priests blowing the horns.

The Lord is Sovereign, not picking sides

Joshua 5:14 (NLT)
“Neither one,” he replied. “I am the commander of the LORD’s army.” At this, Joshua fell with his face to the ground in reverence. “I am at your command,” Joshua said. “What do you want your servant to do?”

Manna from Heaven cut off

Joshua 5:12 (NKJV)
Then the manna ceased on the day after they had eaten the produce of the land; and the children of Israel no longer had manna, but they ate the food of the land of Canaan that year.

Heaven and Earth to witness our choice

Deuteronomy 30:19 (NLT)
“Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live!

Choose Life not Death

Deuteronomy 30:11-15 (NLT)
“This command I am giving you today is not too difficult for you to understand, and it is not beyond your reach.

The Message is Easy to Digest

Deuteronomy 30:11 (NLT)
“This command I am giving you today is not too difficult for you to understand, and it is not beyond your reach.

Accountable for what we know

Deuteronomy 29:29 (NLT)
“The LORD our God has secrets known to no one. We are not accountable for them, but we and our children are accountable forever for all that he has revealed to us, so that we may obey all the terms of these instructions.

Stubbornness and Foolish Thinking

Deuteronomy 29:19 (NLT)
“Those who hear the warnings of this curse should not congratulate themselves, thinking, ‘I am safe, even though I am following the desires of my own stubborn heart.’ This would lead to utter ruin!

Do Not Love Your Life More Than Him

Matthew 10:37-39 (NLT)
“If you love your father or mother more than you love me, you are not worthy of being mine; or if you love your son or daughter more than me, you are not worthy of being mine.

Deny Yourself and Follow Jesus

Luke 9:23 (NLT)
Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me.

On Top and Not the Bottom

Deuteronomy 28:13 (NLT)
If you listen to these commands of the LORD your God that I am giving you today, and if you carefully obey them, the LORD will make you the head and not the tail, and you will always be on top and never at the bottom.

Obey the Lord and Keep His Commands

Deuteronomy 28:1 (NLT)
“If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully keep all his commands that I am giving you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the world.