Category: Book 2 Chapter 4

God rejected King Saul, as we have seen, and looked for a man He could rely on to be faithful and who would be ‘a man after God’s own heart‘: 13 And Samuel said to Saul, “You have done foolishly; you have not kept the commandment of …

Saul was the first King of Israel. He began well and showed great promise at the start. However, in the end, he was removed from power. God regretted making Saul King. That wasn’t because he failed, made mistakes or lost battles. He could have failed …

The faithfulness of the prophet Daniel If you are looking for a role model from whom to learn about faithfulness, then the prophet Daniel is one of the very best you will find, anywhere in the Bible. He faced far more pressures and problems than …

We must obviously be faithful to God personally. However, one of the main ways we are expected to do that is by being faithful to God’s Word. He has given us the Bible and it is intended to say what He wants to tell us. It …

The most important thing of all is our personal commitment to God Himself. If we can get that right then other duties and relationships will also grow stronger. It is entirely possible to be unfaithful to God, to lie to Him and to let Him …

Until you pass the various tests that God sets for you, He will not allow you to be promoted or to take on any greater responsibility. What boss would be willing to put you in charge of a chain of shops if you can’t even …

I have slowly learned over the years how to be a manager of staff. In doing so, I have gained many insights into how God operates as a ‘manager’. He has objectives for each of us for growth and development, mainly in character, but also …

When sin and rebellion are on the increase in a town, workplace, or organization God looks for people who are remaining faithful. Through such people God can, and does, make a difference. They can be used by God to turn the situation around, to ‘rebuild …

The main person with whom we need to be faithful is God Himself. That is a major part of what discipleship is all about. Jesus is looking for men and women who are willing to be truly committed to Him: 6My eyes shall be upon …

Becoming a consistently faithful person, across every aspect of your life, is a major project. It will take a long time for your character to develop. However, it has to begin somewhere and the best place to begin is by wanting it. You need to set …