When Samuel came to anoint a king, Jesse had to send for his youngest son: “There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep” (1 Samuel 16:11). Legacy of a Leader is for men with full days. You get the day’s scripture by email at 5:30 a.m. Central, a devotional on Sundays and other men to pray with. It’s free.
“Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren” (1 Samuel 16:13). Our mark is that horn with two drops, one of oil and one of blood.
It is God who anoints: “he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God” (2 Corinthians 1:21).
“In whom we have redemption through his blood” (Ephesians 1:7).
“for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart”
1 Samuel 16:7“He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds”
Psalm 78:70“He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much”
Luke 16:10
29“The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous” (Proverbs 15:29)
“I love that I can read my Bible regularly, sometimes the same text, and still find deeper and deeper meaning in it.”
Eddie J. Smith III
9“For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness” (Psalm 107:9)
“When I’m in a wilderness season, He prepares my heart for a season of conquest and peace.”
Eddie J. Smith III
30“The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise” (Proverbs 11:30)
“Reading Psalms and Proverbs every day helps keep me focused.”
Eddie J. Smith III
One chapter for each day of the month. Read the chapter that matches the date.
All 150 in order, one a day.
Genesis 1 to Revelation 22 in order, one chapter a day.
A chapter of Proverbs, a psalm and the next chapter of the Bible, every day.
A small group is a men’s Bible study: a few men who read together, pray together and hold each other to it. Groups will meet in person around Chicago Ridge and online. Join the list to hear when the first one starts.
Devotions, prayer and time with other believers, in person. The first dates will be posted here and sent by email.
“I know that I have so far to go, but I’m also right where I need to be.”
Eddie J. Smith III reads Proverbs and the Psalms every day and is reading through the whole Bible, a chapter at a time. He was baptized as an adult on October 23, 2022. He started Legacy of a Leader so men can read together and pray for each other, and he coaches men through Mr. Smith 3.
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