July 8, 2010
The Philistines decide to attack Israel. Because David was living with the Philistines (he thought it wise to do), he was expected to join the army against Saul and his own people. David had chosen not to harm Saul when he was in the cave and when he went into his camp. But now he has to join the army or they will find out he was lying. His decision to do what "seemed" best was not what God would have chosen for him.
Saul is scared. He prays to the LORD and God didn't answer. Instead of repenting, Saul seeks out a medium because he wants to talk to Samuel. Samuel asks Saul why is he disturbing him. Saul replies, "I am greatly troubled... God has left me... he won't answer me... tell me what to do." Samuel responds, "The LORD has left you and has become your enemy. Why are you calling me? He (the LORD) has done what he said he would do!" You did not obey; you will be handed over to the Philistines; tomorrow you and your sons will die. Saul fell to the ground in fear and exhaustion.
Saul was not seeking God or Samuel while there was no danger. He was only seeking them because he was afraid of the Philistines. It was too late. His fate was sealed. You cannot continually choose to disobey God and then expect to get a different result from what God has clearly said He will do.
Last night some "what if" fears began to settle in. What if we don't survive "the storm." But then I have to STOP! Remember who controls the wind. Remember WHOSE battle it is. Remember GOD's promises. Remember Jane. (Her Name Was Jane) Remember Psalm 140. Remember! Remember! Remember! God IS in control and we DO trust Him. HE is our Deliverer. HE is our Savior. In HIM we WILL trust.
"I look up to the hills, but where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. He will not let you be defeated. He who guards you never sleeps. He who guards Israel never rests or sleeps. The LORD guards you. The Lord is the shade that protects you from the sun. The sun cannot hurt you by day or the moon by night. The LORD will protect you from all dangers; he will guard your life. The LORD will guard you as you come and go, both now and forever." Psalm 121
Praise the LORD!
Next Entry: I Samuel 29:1–11
The Philistines decide to attack Israel. Because David was living with the Philistines (he thought it wise to do), he was expected to join the army against Saul and his own people. David had chosen not to harm Saul when he was in the cave and when he went into his camp. But now he has to join the army or they will find out he was lying. His decision to do what "seemed" best was not what God would have chosen for him.
Saul is scared. He prays to the LORD and God didn't answer. Instead of repenting, Saul seeks out a medium because he wants to talk to Samuel. Samuel asks Saul why is he disturbing him. Saul replies, "I am greatly troubled... God has left me... he won't answer me... tell me what to do." Samuel responds, "The LORD has left you and has become your enemy. Why are you calling me? He (the LORD) has done what he said he would do!" You did not obey; you will be handed over to the Philistines; tomorrow you and your sons will die. Saul fell to the ground in fear and exhaustion.
Saul was not seeking God or Samuel while there was no danger. He was only seeking them because he was afraid of the Philistines. It was too late. His fate was sealed. You cannot continually choose to disobey God and then expect to get a different result from what God has clearly said He will do.
Last night some "what if" fears began to settle in. What if we don't survive "the storm." But then I have to STOP! Remember who controls the wind. Remember WHOSE battle it is. Remember GOD's promises. Remember Jane. (Her Name Was Jane) Remember Psalm 140. Remember! Remember! Remember! God IS in control and we DO trust Him. HE is our Deliverer. HE is our Savior. In HIM we WILL trust.
"I look up to the hills, but where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. He will not let you be defeated. He who guards you never sleeps. He who guards Israel never rests or sleeps. The LORD guards you. The Lord is the shade that protects you from the sun. The sun cannot hurt you by day or the moon by night. The LORD will protect you from all dangers; he will guard your life. The LORD will guard you as you come and go, both now and forever." Psalm 121
Praise the LORD!
Next Entry: I Samuel 29:1–11
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