The Heart is the Headline Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026 Readings: 1 Samuel 16 | Psalm 73:15-28 After the failure of Saul, God sends Samuel to Bethlehem. It’s a classic underdog setup. Even Samuel, the great prophet, falls for the height and appearance trap again when he sees Eliab. But God shuts it down: Jesse Lund • Daily Devotionals
The Danger of Partial Obedience Date: Friday, March 27, 2026 Readings: 1 Samuel 15 | Psalm 73:1-14 Let’s be real, 1 Samuel 15 is a sobering challenge for our modern sensibilities. The command for “herem” (Hebrew for total destruction, a.k.a. genocide) feels jarringly at odds with the “God is love” vibe we Jesse Lund • Daily Devotionals
The Weight of Annointing Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026 Readings: 1 Samuel 10 | Psalm 72 In 1 Samuel 10, the vibe shifts from a private meeting to a public reality. Saul is anointed, and the Spirit of God rushes upon him, changing him into “a different person.” This is a profound moment in the Jesse Lund • Daily Devotionals
Divine Appointments in Ordinary Paths Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Readings: 1 Samuel 9 | Psalm 71:13-24 1 Samuel 9 is a masterclass in the unseen hand of God. Saul is out looking for his father’s lost donkeys, a mundane, frustrating task that feels like a total waste of time. But in the economy Jesse Lund • Daily Devotionals
The Trap of Comparison Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Readings: 1 Samuel 8 | Psalm 71:1-12 Israel was feeling the pressure of comparison. In 1 Samuel 8, the elders look at the surrounding nations and decide they want a king to lead them into battle and give them a sense of worldly security. It Jesse Lund • Daily Devotionals
The Voice Through the Static Date: Monday, March 23, 2026 Readings: 1 Samuel 3 | Psalm 70 We live in a world of constant notification pings, but 1 Samuel 3 opens in a season of divine silence. The text tells us the word of the Lord was “rare.” Eli’s eyes were failing, and so was Jesse Lund • Daily Devotionals
