Samuel replied . . . “Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, he has rejected you as king.”
— 1 Samuel 15:22-23
Thought Of The Day...
The people of Israel suffered while Saul was their leader. Saul did not obey God’s commands. Saul also set up a monument to honor himself for his victory in a war, raising himself above God.
When Samuel asked Saul, “Why did you not obey the Lord?” Saul lied, saying that everything he did was for God. Of course, Samuel already knew what Saul had done, and this was an opportunity to repent.
But Saul’s answer was ridiculous. He tried to cover up his greed with religious excuses. Saul claimed that he had saved out the best sheep and cattle in order to sacrifice them to God. But that was a lie. He also shifted blame to others, saying it was the soldiers who had saved out the best sheep and cattle.
So Samuel said, “Enough!” And he told Saul that because he had rejected the word of the Lord, God had now rejected him as king over Israel.
How about us today? Do we live our lives as we please? Do we lift ourselves up and ignore God’s words? Do we make up religious excuses when we have done wrong? Do we blame others for our wrongdoing?
If we do these things, we need to repent and appeal to God for his mercy and grace. We do not want to face the suffering of being rejected by God.
Prayer...
Heavenly Father, Your Word reminds us that obedience is better than sacrifice, and to heed You is better than the offering of anything we could bring. Forgive us, Lord, for the times we have chosen our own way instead of Yours—when pride, fear, or convenience kept us from full surrender.
Father God, give us the faith to honestly confess our sins, not hiding behind excuses or empty rituals, but coming humbly before You with repentant hearts. In Your mercy and grace, Lord, restore us. Cleanse us from rebellion and renew in us a spirit that delights in obeying You.
Help us to live faithfully for You, walking in integrity and truth, honoring You not only with our words, but with our whole lives.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Enjoy your Sunday Church Services and God Bless.
— 1 Samuel 15:22-23
Thought Of The Day...
The people of Israel suffered while Saul was their leader. Saul did not obey God’s commands. Saul also set up a monument to honor himself for his victory in a war, raising himself above God.
When Samuel asked Saul, “Why did you not obey the Lord?” Saul lied, saying that everything he did was for God. Of course, Samuel already knew what Saul had done, and this was an opportunity to repent.
But Saul’s answer was ridiculous. He tried to cover up his greed with religious excuses. Saul claimed that he had saved out the best sheep and cattle in order to sacrifice them to God. But that was a lie. He also shifted blame to others, saying it was the soldiers who had saved out the best sheep and cattle.
So Samuel said, “Enough!” And he told Saul that because he had rejected the word of the Lord, God had now rejected him as king over Israel.
How about us today? Do we live our lives as we please? Do we lift ourselves up and ignore God’s words? Do we make up religious excuses when we have done wrong? Do we blame others for our wrongdoing?
If we do these things, we need to repent and appeal to God for his mercy and grace. We do not want to face the suffering of being rejected by God.
Prayer...
Heavenly Father, Your Word reminds us that obedience is better than sacrifice, and to heed You is better than the offering of anything we could bring. Forgive us, Lord, for the times we have chosen our own way instead of Yours—when pride, fear, or convenience kept us from full surrender.
Father God, give us the faith to honestly confess our sins, not hiding behind excuses or empty rituals, but coming humbly before You with repentant hearts. In Your mercy and grace, Lord, restore us. Cleanse us from rebellion and renew in us a spirit that delights in obeying You.
Help us to live faithfully for You, walking in integrity and truth, honoring You not only with our words, but with our whole lives.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Enjoy your Sunday Church Services and God Bless.
Samuel replied . . . “Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, he has rejected you as king.”
— 1 Samuel 15:22-23
Thought Of The Day...
The people of Israel suffered while Saul was their leader. Saul did not obey God’s commands. Saul also set up a monument to honor himself for his victory in a war, raising himself above God.
When Samuel asked Saul, “Why did you not obey the Lord?” Saul lied, saying that everything he did was for God. Of course, Samuel already knew what Saul had done, and this was an opportunity to repent.
But Saul’s answer was ridiculous. He tried to cover up his greed with religious excuses. Saul claimed that he had saved out the best sheep and cattle in order to sacrifice them to God. But that was a lie. He also shifted blame to others, saying it was the soldiers who had saved out the best sheep and cattle.
So Samuel said, “Enough!” And he told Saul that because he had rejected the word of the Lord, God had now rejected him as king over Israel.
How about us today? Do we live our lives as we please? Do we lift ourselves up and ignore God’s words? Do we make up religious excuses when we have done wrong? Do we blame others for our wrongdoing?
If we do these things, we need to repent and appeal to God for his mercy and grace. We do not want to face the suffering of being rejected by God.
Prayer...
Heavenly Father, Your Word reminds us that obedience is better than sacrifice, and to heed You is better than the offering of anything we could bring. Forgive us, Lord, for the times we have chosen our own way instead of Yours—when pride, fear, or convenience kept us from full surrender.
Father God, give us the faith to honestly confess our sins, not hiding behind excuses or empty rituals, but coming humbly before You with repentant hearts. In Your mercy and grace, Lord, restore us. Cleanse us from rebellion and renew in us a spirit that delights in obeying You.
Help us to live faithfully for You, walking in integrity and truth, honoring You not only with our words, but with our whole lives.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Enjoy your Sunday Church Services and God Bless.
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