June 26, 2010
Why is it that when someone tries to explain their way out of disobedience they think others will believe their ridiculous statements? They never seem to realize that they are only digging themselves a deeper hole.
Samuel says to Saul, "What pleases God more: burnt offerings or obedience? It is better to obey than to give offerings. Disobedience is as bad as the sin of sorcery (witchcraft). Pride is as bad as the sin of worshiping idols. You have rejected the LORD's commands—now HE rejects you as king."
Saul's problem was the problem of "I." I have sinned. I didn't obey. I was afraid. I did what they said. I.. I... I. Even in his confession it was all about "I." "I beg you, forgive my sin. Come back with me so I may worship the LORD." Samuel says he won't go back with him and repeats what he said before. "You rejected the LORD's command and now he rejects you as king." Saul tries to prevent Samuel from leaving. Samuel says, "The LORD is the eternal one... He does not lie or change his mind." The core of who Saul was came out again. "I have sinned, but please honor me in front of the older leaders." (Still all about him. PRIDE). "Come back with me so I can worship the LORD your God." The exact problem. The LORD was Samuel's God but he was not Saul's God. Saul was his own god.
You can't fake it forever. He is either God of your life—or He isn't. Someone or something is on the throne. If anything or anyone else is on the throne you cannot be in a bless-able position.
Samuel went back with Saul. Samuel said, "Bring me King Agag." That sin had not been dealt with, God had said to destroy ALL.
Agag is brought to Samuel in chains, yet he is pretty confident because a lot of time had passed and he hadn't been held accountable for all the wrong he had done to God's people. Yes, he was captive, but he thought that would be it and his life would be spared. But, that isn't what happened. Samuel/God held him accountable and Agag was cut in pieces—destroyed.
Samuel never saw Saul again. Samuel was sad for Saul.
You cannot out maneuver, out play, outwit, or out last God. No alliances, no lying, no cheating, no luck (sounds like Survivor doesn't it) nothing we can do will ever prevent God from being God. You can strategize all you want. But, the truth behind the motives will come out. Hearts will be exposed. God's will—WILL prevail.
Samuel was sad for Saul. It is sad to watch people you love self-destruct because of their refusal to accept responsibility and confess their sins, and turn from their evil ways. It is even sadder when the King of kings and the LORD of lords, who gave His very life for their salvation, watches as the children He loves, rejects Him and follows their own desires.
I Samuel 14:35 - "And the LORD was very sorry...."
Next Entry: I Samuel 16:1–23
Why is it that when someone tries to explain their way out of disobedience they think others will believe their ridiculous statements? They never seem to realize that they are only digging themselves a deeper hole.
Samuel says to Saul, "What pleases God more: burnt offerings or obedience? It is better to obey than to give offerings. Disobedience is as bad as the sin of sorcery (witchcraft). Pride is as bad as the sin of worshiping idols. You have rejected the LORD's commands—now HE rejects you as king."
Saul's problem was the problem of "I." I have sinned. I didn't obey. I was afraid. I did what they said. I.. I... I. Even in his confession it was all about "I." "I beg you, forgive my sin. Come back with me so I may worship the LORD." Samuel says he won't go back with him and repeats what he said before. "You rejected the LORD's command and now he rejects you as king." Saul tries to prevent Samuel from leaving. Samuel says, "The LORD is the eternal one... He does not lie or change his mind." The core of who Saul was came out again. "I have sinned, but please honor me in front of the older leaders." (Still all about him. PRIDE). "Come back with me so I can worship the LORD your God." The exact problem. The LORD was Samuel's God but he was not Saul's God. Saul was his own god.
You can't fake it forever. He is either God of your life—or He isn't. Someone or something is on the throne. If anything or anyone else is on the throne you cannot be in a bless-able position.
Samuel went back with Saul. Samuel said, "Bring me King Agag." That sin had not been dealt with, God had said to destroy ALL.
Agag is brought to Samuel in chains, yet he is pretty confident because a lot of time had passed and he hadn't been held accountable for all the wrong he had done to God's people. Yes, he was captive, but he thought that would be it and his life would be spared. But, that isn't what happened. Samuel/God held him accountable and Agag was cut in pieces—destroyed.
Samuel never saw Saul again. Samuel was sad for Saul.
You cannot out maneuver, out play, outwit, or out last God. No alliances, no lying, no cheating, no luck (sounds like Survivor doesn't it) nothing we can do will ever prevent God from being God. You can strategize all you want. But, the truth behind the motives will come out. Hearts will be exposed. God's will—WILL prevail.
Samuel was sad for Saul. It is sad to watch people you love self-destruct because of their refusal to accept responsibility and confess their sins, and turn from their evil ways. It is even sadder when the King of kings and the LORD of lords, who gave His very life for their salvation, watches as the children He loves, rejects Him and follows their own desires.
I Samuel 14:35 - "And the LORD was very sorry...."
Next Entry: I Samuel 16:1–23
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