Do you focus more on your grief or God’s greatness?
Perceive: Although Saul was anointed by Samuel at Ramah and publicly chosen at Mizpah, it is his defeat of the Ammonites that confirms his rule as king of Israel. Just after his selection, a group of dissenters rejected their new king. At this time some people want to put to death the first protesters, but Saul majestically intervenes and thereby averts a mob rule which spares the lives of some men who previously were outright rebellious. Instead of focusing on the maliciousness of some men who now support him, Saul rallies all the people and directs their focus on the greatness of God.
Practice: Take sometime today to think about your kind of Christianity. Are you someone who focuses more on your problems or more on the promises of God? The people of Israel sacrificed offerings to God as they made Saul their first king. This ceremony focused on an expression of gratitude and thanksgiving to God who was the real King. Unfortunately, their hope in a human king was a clear rejection of the Lord. Like all of us today, these people would reap what they are currently sowing.
Pray: Lord, help me to lean on You today and always. Your greatness is beyond comprehension. Instill in me a desire to live and obey Your word.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
Practice: Take sometime today to think about your kind of Christianity. Are you someone who focuses more on your problems or more on the promises of God? The people of Israel sacrificed offerings to God as they made Saul their first king. This ceremony focused on an expression of gratitude and thanksgiving to God who was the real King. Unfortunately, their hope in a human king was a clear rejection of the Lord. Like all of us today, these people would reap what they are currently sowing.
Pray: Lord, help me to lean on You today and always. Your greatness is beyond comprehension. Instill in me a desire to live and obey Your word.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
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