October 28th, 2023
Let’s read 1 Samuel, chapter 18.
What stands out to you from your reading? What is God saying to you?
A LITTLE BACKGROUND –
This chapter takes place in the life of young David. David had slain the giant Goliath, and his popularity was growing. King Saul was insanely jealous of David. Johnathan, Saul’s son, and David formed a close friendship.
ZOOM INTO vs. 1 – 4 of the deepening friendship that David and Johnathan enjoyed with one another. How is mutual generosity displayed between these two friends?
PAUSE AND CONSIDER –
Recall a close friend the Lord has given you. Express your heart of gratitude to God for this one.
Consider how you may be generous with gifts of time, attention, support, or other means to this friend. Take time to communicate by a text, phone call or visit.
RESPOND IN PRAYER –
“Abba Father, just as David and Johnathan enjoyed a special friendship, I am grateful for the special friendship with ____________. I pray that You would show me a practical way that I can display generosity to my friend, for I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen!”
What stands out to you from your reading? What is God saying to you?
A LITTLE BACKGROUND –
This chapter takes place in the life of young David. David had slain the giant Goliath, and his popularity was growing. King Saul was insanely jealous of David. Johnathan, Saul’s son, and David formed a close friendship.
ZOOM INTO vs. 1 – 4 of the deepening friendship that David and Johnathan enjoyed with one another. How is mutual generosity displayed between these two friends?
PAUSE AND CONSIDER –
Recall a close friend the Lord has given you. Express your heart of gratitude to God for this one.
Consider how you may be generous with gifts of time, attention, support, or other means to this friend. Take time to communicate by a text, phone call or visit.
RESPOND IN PRAYER –
“Abba Father, just as David and Johnathan enjoyed a special friendship, I am grateful for the special friendship with ____________. I pray that You would show me a practical way that I can display generosity to my friend, for I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen!”
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