1 Sam
10:14-16 (ESV) Saul's uncle said to him and to his servant, "Where did you
go?" And he said, "To seek the donkeys. And when we saw they were not
to be found, we went to Samuel." 15 And Saul's uncle said, "Please
tell me what Samuel said to you." 16 And Saul said to his uncle, "He
told us plainly that the donkeys had been found." But about the matter of
the kingdom, of which Samuel had spoken, he did not tell him anything.
NOTE: Initially,
Saul is either a very humble man or a man who hates to be embarrassed. Why does
he not tell his Father of the kingdom? Maybe he did not believe Samuel; maybe
he did not believe God; and maybe he just did not want to exalt himself. He shows
good signs but it won't be too many years before his good side is replaced by a
very negative and bitter side. His failure with Samuel will come quickly, but
he is often a kind man, as many of his interactions with David will show. He
raises good children, but at some point he is tormented by evil spirits. In
some way, he allows his position or his insecurities to dominate his thinking,
corrupting him as a person. As a believer, we are protected from some of the
effects of evil spirits, but sin can do just as much damage to our spirit. Our
protection is the word of God, our sword, and the shield of faith, our trust in
God.
These last few weeks
it has been difficult to trust God in my work situation. I have felt the fear
of the unknown. Today, things are completely different. God has completely
provided again. Why is it so hard for me to trust each time? Why do I fail by
worrying over the future? It is part of our human flesh which we struggle
against. The only thing I can do is to repent and obey, again.
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