WHY ASK ME
Today's reading: 1 Samuel 26-31
"But Samuel replied, Why ask me if the Lord has left you and has become your enemy?" 1 Samuel 28:16 NLT
Saul wanted a mediator between he and the Lord.
While he had been chosen as king over Israel, Saul's spirit had changed. He no longer sought God first. He no longer leaned on God for strength. He no longer considered himself to be a servant of God, but one to be served.
In his final days Saul has a medium call up the spirit of Samuel. Saul hopes that this meeting would work as an intercession between he and God.
The truth is?
It wasn't a problem between God and Saul and Samuel.
It was a problem with Saul's heart.
Saul had chosen to allow walls to be built between he and God, choice by choice.
Do we think it easier to drag the pastor or deacon in to our faith walks when there is a problem, than to talk to the Lord--and then carry through with what He reveals needs changing in us?
Do we want to place blame on our Christian lives not flourishing--when we're the ones filling our bellies on the worship of our idols?
Do we want to drag a good friend or spouse into the fight--so that we will have someone to hold responsible when we forget we're the responsible party?
Talk directly to the Lord. Go to Him in prayer. Communicate and commune with the One who desires your devotion.
