Saul was thirty years old when he was chosen, and anointed king. He was the people's choice. He was good looking, great stature, likable, and appeared even humble, and he reigned for forty-two years. He became psychotic about the time David killed Goliath. Probably due to prattling and singing about David's feat. Jonathon was forty-five when killing transpired. In I Samuel, Saul's orders from God were very clear, for He is not a God of confusion or doubt. But, Sauls' motives were a mix of wanting to obey God or please the people and his own ego. What followed was his disobedience to God's word. Because of that contempt he portrayed regarding God's word he lost much.
Undoubtedly, he did not count the cost of his disregard to what God had said, or he thought so highly of himself, and thought since God had chosen him there would be no cost. Deluding himself, coupled with disobedience cost him, his character, his friend Samuel, and ultimately his crown. With all the advantages he had at the beginning of his reign went to naught due to his lack of cultivating his spiritual life. Instead he became proud, feared men over God, blamed others for his own sins, and had a deep concern for his reputation above his character. I know today people say, "character does not matter," but we have also seen where that view or lie, from the enemy of God and our soul, lead their nation, and ours into harms way. No amount of substituting good work, being charitable, or bowing before your countries enemies can replace obedience to God or the rejection of His word. Each of us needs to review our walk daily and see if we have fallen into any of these pitfalls.
The spiritual life is not meant for us to straddle between, religious rituals for spiritual reality. We cannot allow ourselves to be tempted to have one foot in man-made religion, and one foot into Christianity. Scriptures say, "Chose this day who you will serve, serve God or serve another." The choice us ours, but we do not want to experience ta similar fate as Saul, we need to repent, confess and get back chasing after he wonderful and only God the Father, and Hus Son Jesus Christ.
Wiersbe says, "...the condition of the God only accepts the worship if He accepts the worshiper. Our heart seen through the eyes of God who knows our motives, will determine the value of the service, and our sacrifice."
So, then let us reject what God rejects, see as He sees, and allow God do all the rest. If God could use a fifteen year old shepherd boy who played a musical instrument, and saw to it that he was ushered into a kings presence. Davis was empowered by the Spirit of God, and so are we. Like, David we have nothing to fear. As Winston Churchill said, "except fear itself."
Oh Lord, our heart determines our life, its choices, and its focus. Help us this day to focus on you, for you hold our times, and our nation in your hands. I pray that you will cause our nation, and its people nit to look to a man for help, but to You. Saul was self-centered, and went crazy trying to hold onto power. But You, oh Lord are the One who places people in their positions of power, may they never forget who holds them, and the world and its governments in His Hands. Bless You oh Lord for your many benefits our country and its peoples have enjoyed. Now, the enemy of our God, man's lusts, hate and rejection of You and Your word have brought a plight on our land. Restore us Father, if this be Your will. Love you Father God, and my Lord Jesus, bless your holy name. We accept, Your verdict for our country, but in Your mercy, will forgive us and restore us for Your sake, and for the sake of the nation of Israel. Who else, but our country will come to its' aid. Thank You Lord for hearing the cry of my heart. Now keep me and all others close to You, so we are not tempted to disobey, but look to You for victory that brings You glory, and honor. Amen
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Undoubtedly, he did not count the cost of his disregard to what God had said, or he thought so highly of himself, and thought since God had chosen him there would be no cost. Deluding himself, coupled with disobedience cost him, his character, his friend Samuel, and ultimately his crown. With all the advantages he had at the beginning of his reign went to naught due to his lack of cultivating his spiritual life. Instead he became proud, feared men over God, blamed others for his own sins, and had a deep concern for his reputation above his character. I know today people say, "character does not matter," but we have also seen where that view or lie, from the enemy of God and our soul, lead their nation, and ours into harms way. No amount of substituting good work, being charitable, or bowing before your countries enemies can replace obedience to God or the rejection of His word. Each of us needs to review our walk daily and see if we have fallen into any of these pitfalls.
The spiritual life is not meant for us to straddle between, religious rituals for spiritual reality. We cannot allow ourselves to be tempted to have one foot in man-made religion, and one foot into Christianity. Scriptures say, "Chose this day who you will serve, serve God or serve another." The choice us ours, but we do not want to experience ta similar fate as Saul, we need to repent, confess and get back chasing after he wonderful and only God the Father, and Hus Son Jesus Christ.
Wiersbe says, "...the condition of the God only accepts the worship if He accepts the worshiper. Our heart seen through the eyes of God who knows our motives, will determine the value of the service, and our sacrifice."
So, then let us reject what God rejects, see as He sees, and allow God do all the rest. If God could use a fifteen year old shepherd boy who played a musical instrument, and saw to it that he was ushered into a kings presence. Davis was empowered by the Spirit of God, and so are we. Like, David we have nothing to fear. As Winston Churchill said, "except fear itself."
Oh Lord, our heart determines our life, its choices, and its focus. Help us this day to focus on you, for you hold our times, and our nation in your hands. I pray that you will cause our nation, and its people nit to look to a man for help, but to You. Saul was self-centered, and went crazy trying to hold onto power. But You, oh Lord are the One who places people in their positions of power, may they never forget who holds them, and the world and its governments in His Hands. Bless You oh Lord for your many benefits our country and its peoples have enjoyed. Now, the enemy of our God, man's lusts, hate and rejection of You and Your word have brought a plight on our land. Restore us Father, if this be Your will. Love you Father God, and my Lord Jesus, bless your holy name. We accept, Your verdict for our country, but in Your mercy, will forgive us and restore us for Your sake, and for the sake of the nation of Israel. Who else, but our country will come to its' aid. Thank You Lord for hearing the cry of my heart. Now keep me and all others close to You, so we are not tempted to disobey, but look to You for victory that brings You glory, and honor. Amen
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