Reflection for Friday, 5/15/26
In 1 Samuel, chapter 15, we see that Saul still hasn’t learned his lesson. He continues to disobey God and do things his own way. But he believes he has good reasons for what he does. (This is already starting to sound familiar.)
Samuel, the prophet, tells Saul,
For rebellion is like the sin of divination,
and arrogance like the evil of idolatry.
Because you have rejected the word of the Lord,
he has rejected you as king.” (v 23a)
In other words, Saul’s actions are rebellious. And rebellion against God is as reprehensible as divination (witchcraft). Not only that, but Saul is arrogant, and that’s as reprehensible as the evil of idolatry.
Samuel’s words for Saul are just as applicable today as they were when Samuel spoke them to Saul. When we think we have a better way than God’s Word teaches us, we are being rebellious and arrogant.
The point is not what Saul did. The point is, he disobeyed God. Oh, he thought he had a good reason to twist God’s instructions a little, but the last verse says it all:
“And the Lord regretted that he had made Saul king over Israel.” (vs 35b)
Please go back and read the whole story in 1 Samuel 15 in your own Bible, or HERE.
In His Love, Cindy
To learn more about Jesus, read Who Is Jesus? A message for the Skeptic
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.”
Psalm 122:6 NASB
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