Do you expect God to always bless your Good works?
Perceive: Saul is now face-to-face with his counselor the prophet Samuel, who is coming up from the netherworld. Samuel’s immediate question is why? Saul explains his desperate situation and the silence of God. While David grows in his ability to be king, Saul continues to stoop to new lows. Samuel reiterates his prophetic message given while he was alive and adds that Saul, his sons, and the entire army will end up in the hands of the Philistines at the end of this battle. Saul falls at Samuels' feet afraid and weak from fasting all day and night. The witch feeds him a feast fit for a king. This food is his last meal.
Practice: You learn a lot about people by observing where they turn in times of great trouble. When the Philistine crisis came, Saul was unprepared because he had not consistently cultivated his relationship with God. God is faithful to bless and honor those who honor Him, and He is faithful to discipline those who are unfaithful to Him. His lack of presence and purpose may be a sign of His disapproval and discipline. Regardless of whether He clearly speaks His word or not, we must strive to serve our Lord and remember our works need to be out of love and devotion, even in times of great suffering.
Pray: Help me to remember that faithful tithing, attending worship, reading Your words, and serving in a local church have unique blessings but they do not control Your will. Accept them as my expression of love as Your servant.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
Practice: You learn a lot about people by observing where they turn in times of great trouble. When the Philistine crisis came, Saul was unprepared because he had not consistently cultivated his relationship with God. God is faithful to bless and honor those who honor Him, and He is faithful to discipline those who are unfaithful to Him. His lack of presence and purpose may be a sign of His disapproval and discipline. Regardless of whether He clearly speaks His word or not, we must strive to serve our Lord and remember our works need to be out of love and devotion, even in times of great suffering.
Pray: Help me to remember that faithful tithing, attending worship, reading Your words, and serving in a local church have unique blessings but they do not control Your will. Accept them as my expression of love as Your servant.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
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