Today's Passage: 1 Samuel 28-29
While reading these two chapter together, I was struck by the stark contrast between Saul and David. In chapter 28, we read of Saul who is so desperate to get a word from God, he is willing to go to extreme measures for advice. Saul had not been living in a way that was pleasing to the Lord, and unfortunately God was not responding when Saul asked things of Him. He sunk to a low that would be unthinkable; he sought the aid of a spiritist to summon the spirit of Samuel so that he could have a word from God. If you are like me, then you are shocked each time you read this story. Saul knew that the Lord was not on his side anymore and he was so anguished because he did not know what to do, he could not even eat.
On the contrary, in chapter 29 we read over and over again about how Achish could find no fault in David. David was a mighty man that knew he needed to stay in close communion with God. He was doing his best to live in a way pleasing to the Lord and God blessed him. Although not everyone around him understood and eventually asked him to leave, God was really using this time in his life to set the stage for what would happen next.
When God is the center of your life, you desire to live a life that is pleasing to him. No, it is not always easy and there will certainly be bumps along the way, but God will always use those circumstances in your life to lead you to where he wants you next. Saul did the opposite and lived for himself, not for God and look where he ended up...longing to be back in the presence of the Lord. I know this is something we hear often, but we need a reminder occasionally to help us stay on track. We want to be like David, not Saul here. Stay focused and God will give you strength!
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