February 21 – A NEW PLAN?

 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).”