I
thought, “The Philistines are coming to attack me at Gilgal, and the sacrifice
has not been offered to seek God’s favor.” So, I felt pressured and forced
myself to do it. (1 Samuel 13:12)
In
the middle of the battle, when everything is going crazy around you, where is
your focus? Are your eyes glued to the problem, or do you stay focused on the
vision God has given to you? Your answer to this question will determine the
fate of both you and your people.
Saul
looked around. No Samuel –no word from the prophet to encourage the troops. The
troops had heard that the Philistines were brutal. Men were beginning to pack
up and go home. There was no way humanly possible to win. What should Saul do?
He panicked! He decided to abandon the role he was given, because he stopped
believing that God would show up. How about you? When everything is falling
apart, and your people are blaming you; looking to you to “fix it,” do you
panic? Do you abandon the plan that God has given you? Do you violate your
principles, step out of your role, or try to escape?
Choose
to stand your ground, relying on the God who gave you the plan. Otherwise, you
may hear the words Samuel spoke to Saul when he arrived, “Your rule is over (1
Samuel 13:14).”
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