Ep. 182: Idle Hands Are the Devil’s Workshop

SHOW NOTES:

 

In Podcast Episode 182, “Idle Hands Are the Devil’s Workshop,” Kim discusses the importance of staying alert and watching out for the devil’s schemes. If you stay fully focused on working at all things as unto the Lord should give little opportunity to wander off course. 

 

The primary scripture text for this episode is 2 Samuel 11 with 1-2 as the focal verses.

 

 1 In the spring of the year, when kings normally go out to war, David sent Joab and the Israelite army to fight the Ammonites. They destroyed the Ammonite army and laid siege to the city of Rabbah. However, David stayed behind in Jerusalem.

2 Late one afternoon, after his midday rest, David got out of bed and was walking on the roof of the palace. As he looked out over the city, he noticed a woman of unusual beauty taking a bath.

 

ADDITIONAL VERSES, etc.:

 

23 Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. (Colossians 3:23)

 

8 Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. (1 Peter 5:8)

WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:

 

Prayerfully consider any areas of your life which are not devoted to the Lord and a prime target for Satan's schemes.

 

Additional Resources:

 

• INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/
• For more on the Overcast podcast app, go to https://overcast.fm/
• Tim Tebow Foundation Rescue Team - Sign up to be a Human Trafficking Prayer Warrior
• “Boundaries, Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life” by John Townsend and Henry Cloud
• Friend Medley: Lean on Me / Stand By Me / Time After Time / I'll Be There For You | Anthem Lights

 

I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST. 

 

RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Samuel PODCASTS:

• “The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
• “The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God’s Kingdom Agenda”
• “Life Application Study Bible”
• “The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll
• Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
• Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Samuel (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) by J. D. Greear, Heath A. Thomas
• “The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors)
• Expositor’s Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III. 

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This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.

 

In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.

 

If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week. 

 

Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”

 

If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com.

 

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Reference:

Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.

 

Podcast recorded through Zencastr and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack was created in GarageBand by Kim Smith.

The HIDDEN Episodes: 

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