Day4
Week 8
1 Samuel
“Therefore they sent the ark of God to Ekron. And it came about that as the ark of God came to Ekron, that the Ekronites cried out, saying, “They have brought about the ark of the God of Israel to slay us and our people.””
1 Samuel 5:10 MEV
Cross references
Amos 1:8;
2 Kings 1:2;
The Daily Shuffle
The Philistines were trying
To shuffle the Ark of God around into different locations thinking they would get different results.
Have you ever shuffled things around in your life, maybe changing your routine or changing your diet only to wind up back where you started in frustration?
Shuffling around a mess will not change anything.
I’m not suggesting that we never make positive changes.
I am saying that only God can change a person’s heart.
If there is a clear theme in what we have been studying, it is that God wants us to seek Him 1st.
Shuffling around different habits may help for a short time, but lasting relief only comes from surrender to God.
In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your path straight.
Proverbs 3:6
Action Step
What are you struggling with today?
Physical- diet, exercise, rest?
Mental- worry, depression, anxiety?
Spiritual- fear, doubt, heaviness, disobedience?
Ask Holy Spirit to identify your shuffle.
Humble yourself by adding a fast to your prayer.
As you seek God, receive His wisdom in that area.
Ask Him for grace to do it.
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