1 Samuel 11-16
These chapters talk about how Saul has “lost” his anointing as Israel’s king and one could find many references useful for believers, one of which was “to obey is better than sacrifice” in 1 Sam 15:22.
What I found really inspiring and interesting was in 1 Sam 14:7, the willingness of Jonathan’s armour-bearer to follow his master whole-heartedly, “…. I am with you heart and soul.” I cannot imagine how comforting it would be to hear this, especially in a life and death situation as Jonathan was coming up to the Philistines. There was only the two of them, and this servant could easily have walked off to save his own life! I mean, what is the chance of defeating the Philistine, rocking up to them without an army? Or intelligence information? Or a map of the opponent camp? Don’t think that was a very clever plan, but he stuck with his master regardless.
Lord, how do I serve you if I believe in my own hands more than I do in Yours? Help me to choose faith and to trust, so that I can be Your servant, a loyal follower to the end. Amen.
Dear Sister,
It must not be a coincidence that I was asked to share 1 Samuel 15 at our church Bible Study last Friday! The message is quite clear (as my daughter shared in her testimony last week) – if our Lord is not of all, He is not Lord at all. Partial obedience simply doesnt work.
Absolutely…. 100% or nothing.
Easier said then done though….. really, everyday is a new one – new one for us to try put in 100%, regardless of yesterday
Dear Sista,
I read the following tonight. It is related to 2 Chronicles 2.
How much of you do you give to the Lord?
Illustration
When you look at a plate of ham and eggs, you could say that the chicken was “involved” with the breakfast, but the pig was “committed”.
This is what the Temple is for.
This is what you were designed for – total commitment to God.
So good to hear from you today. We plan to watch Courageous this Friday.