Breaking Through Stubbornness | 1 Samuel 8:19-20
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Release Date: 07/05/2024
The Exhaustion of Carrying Yourself | Hosea 11:5-7
The Daily + Weekly by Vince Miller
Welcome to The Daily. Partner with us in Project23. Grab your Hosea Scripture Journal. Our text today is Hosea 11:5-7: They shall not return to the land of Egypt, but Assyria shall be their king, because they have refused to return to me. The sword shall rage against their cities, consume the bars of their gates, and devour them because of their own counsels. My people are bent on turning away from me, and though they call out to the Most High, he shall not raise them up at all. — Hosea 11:5-7 Some people are exhausted not because life is hard, but because they are trying to carry themselves...
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God Is Gentler Than You Think | Hosea 11:4
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Welcome to The Daily. Partner with us in Project23. Grab your Hosea Scripture Journal. Our text today is Hosea 11:4: I led them with cords of kindness, with the bands of love, and I became to them as one who eases the yoke on their jaws, and I bent down to them and fed them. — Hosea 11:4 Many people see God as heavy-handed but rarely see Him as gentle. That’s because most of us only notice God when life hurts. When prayers go unanswered. When correction comes. When consequences arrive. When things feel hard. And yes, God does discipline His children. Hosea has already shown us that...
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The God Who Carried You All Along | Hosea 11:2-3
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Welcome to The Daily. Partner with us in . Grab your Our text today is : The more they were called, the more they went away; they kept sacrificing to the Baals and burning offerings to idols. Yet it was I who taught Ephraim to walk; I took them up by their arms, but they did not know that I healed them. — One of the strangest things about human nature is how quickly we forget who carried us. “The more they were called, the more they went away.” God kept pursuing His people, and they kept running. He called them, protected them, provided for them, healed them,...
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The Father We Keep Running From | Hosea 11:1
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Welcome to The Daily. Partner with us in Project23. Grab your Hosea Scripture Journal. Our text today is Hosea 11:1: When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. — Hosea 11:1 One of the hardest things for people to believe is that God genuinely loves them. Even believers sometimes carry the wrong view of God and His love for them. God does not merely tolerate us. God does not reluctantly put up with us. God does not accept us unwillingly. God perfectly loves those who are His. “When Israel was a child, I loved him.” Notice where this chapter starts. God looks...
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How Collapse Happens | Hosea 10:13-15
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Welcome to The Daily. Partner with us in . Grab your Our text today is Hosea 10:13-15: You have plowed iniquity; you have reaped injustice; you have eaten the fruit of lies. Because you have trusted in your own way and in the multitude of your warriors, therefore the tumult of war shall arise among your people, and all your fortresses shall be destroyed, as Shalman destroyed Beth-arbel on the day of battle; mothers were dashed in pieces with their children. Thus it shall be done to you, O Bethel, because of your great evil. At dawn the king of Israel shall be utterly cut off. —...
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When Prosperity Becomes Poison | Hosea 10
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The greatest threat to your soul may not be suffering—but success. Summary warns that prosperity can quietly poison the soul when success replaces dependence on God. Israel’s blessings led not to gratitude and worship, but to entitlement, divided loyalties, and spiritual drift. The chapter exposes how comfort, entertainment, materialism, and self-sufficiency slowly harden hearts and weaken holiness. Yet Hosea also points toward hope, calling believers to gratitude, repentance, deeper dependence, and renewed trust in God before collapse comes. Reflection & Small Group Discussion...
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How Your Heart Slowly Hardens | Hosea 10:9-12
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Welcome to The Daily. Partner with us in . Grab your Our text today is : From the days of Gibeah, you have sinned, O Israel; there they have continued. Shall not the war against the unjust overtake them in Gibeah? When I please, I will discipline them, and nations shall be gathered against them when they are bound up for their double iniquity. Ephraim was a trained calf that loved to thresh, and I spared her fair neck; but I will put Ephraim to the yoke; Judah must plow; Jacob must harrow for himself. Sow for yourselves righteousness; reap steadfast love; break up your...
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What Happens When False Security Fails | Hosea 10:7-8
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Welcome to The Daily. Today, I want to give a shoutout to Julie Peterson from Palmetto, FL. Thank you so much for your partnership with us in . Grab your Our text today is : Samaria's king shall perish like a twig on the face of the waters. The high places of Aven, the sin of Israel, shall be destroyed. Thorn and thistle shall grow up on their altars, and they shall say to the mountains, “Cover us,” and to the hills, “Fall on us.” — Most people feel secure until the thing they trust starts shuddering. That’s what Hosea is...
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Your Family Doesn’t Need a Hero | The Armory of Leadership
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Your family does not need you to be the hero. They need you to be a faithful man who points them to the Father. In this short teaching from The Armory of Leadership, Vince Miller challenges Christian men, husbands, and fathers to stop carrying the burden of perfection and start leading their homes from sonship, humility, and trust in God. Get the book: https://beresolute.org/product/the-armory-of-leadership/ #ChristianFatherhood #ChristianDad #BiblicalManhood
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What You Trust Most Is Controlling You | Hosea 10:5-6
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Welcome to The Daily. Today, I want to give a shoutout to Brian Long from Tullahome, TN. Thank you so much for your partnership with us in . Grab your Our text today is : The inhabitants of Samaria tremble for the calf of Beth-aven. Its people mourn for it, and so do its idolatrous priests— those who rejoiced over it and over its glory— for it has departed from them. The thing itself shall be carried to Assyria as tribute to the great king. Ephraim shall be put to shame, and Israel shall be ashamed of his idol. — It’s amazing how attached we...
info_outlineHave personal insecurities made you stubborn and unreceptive to God's plan?
Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller.
This week, we are in 1 Samuel 8. I've titled this chapter "When Our Insecurities Define Us."
Today, our text is 1 Samuel 8:19-20, which reads:
But the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel. And they said, “No! But there shall be a king over us, that we also may be like all the nations, and that our king may judge us and go out before us and fight our battles.” — 1 Samuel 8:19-20
This is a powerful example of human stubbornness. The Israelites, despite being warned, demanded a king. Samuel had clarified the consequences, but they refused to listen. They so desperately wanted to be like other nations that they ignored the wisdom of God’s messenger because their hearts were set on their desires.
How often do we find ourselves in similar situations?
We might not be desperate for a king, but we have all stubbornly pursued our plans. Like Clark Griswold, we have our ideas about our vacations and want them to go our way. Only when our way disappoints do we see the situation in another way.
Being less trivial, we have all been stubborn at some point. We have all ignored the truth of Scripture, the wisdom of godly counsel, and the nudge of the Holy Spirit. Then our hearts become hardened, and the truth will not seep in. Therefore, we miss and dismiss the warning that directs us to the path of truth.
This situation reminds us of how stubborn we can all be, and sometimes, we need to examine our hearts. Sometimes, we need to spade the hardened soil of our hearts and become receptive to God, wise men, wisdom, and truth.
Take a moment today to seek God’s wisdom in any area where you’ve been stubborn. Pray for the humility to listen and the courage to follow God's guidance. Share your reflections with a friend and invite them to walk with you in this new experience of faith.
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Ask This:
How can identifying and addressing my personal insecurities help me become more receptive to God's guidance in my life?
Reflecting on a recent situation where I've been stubborn, what steps can I take to cultivate a spirit of humility and openness to God's plan moving forward?
Do This:
Share an insecurity and get wisdom from a godly friend.
Pray This:
Father, help me to recognize and confront the insecurities that hinder my trust in Your perfect plan. Grant me humility and wisdom to surrender my stubbornness and follow Your guidance wholeheartedly. Amen.
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