April 13, 2008 6:47 AM
Rch wrote:
I am not sure that I understand what Saul did wrong when he offered burnt offerings. It seems he knew that he needed the Lord's favor to have a chance in the battle. Without God on his side he had no chance, especially against such odds (men more numerous than the sand on the seashore!!!). From what I cant tell, he did wrong because he did not go through the intercessor (Samuel) but instead he went to God directly on his own. If that is so, I am even more grateful for Jesus. Jesus made the perfect sacrifice once and for all. We no longer need to fear "doing it the wrong way." We can directly approach God whenever we want to ask for help against terrible odds. That is awesome!!! The question is, do we really appreciate how awesome this really is? Or do we take it for granted. Today I am going to thank God for Jesus, thank him that I do not have to wait for a Samuel to come when he is able to get here, I can go to God myself whenever I want and need. Reply to this
April 13, 2008 7:00 AM
Sam wrote:
RIch, I think it was simply a matter of trusting God...something we don't do a lot of most of the time. If Saul had had full trust in the Lord, he wouldn't have made the sacrifice. That is what I think the point there was. Faith, trust, knowing. Terms we use about our relationship with something/one we can not see. People claim to hear His voice today...I am doubtful. I think we 'hear' through the Holy Spirit and our conscience. But that aside, it is our trust in God (like in our monetary units) which will set us apart as good leaders for Christ. In bad times, and good, the more we believe that God is in control and will make things 'right', the less we will act foolishly. Saul was lucky. He had a spiritual advisor to guide, mentor and rebuke him. I am lucky, because I have you three to do that to/for me. I hope your day goes well. Reply to this
I am not sure that I understand what Saul did wrong when he offered burnt offerings. It seems he knew that he needed the Lord's favor to have a chance in the battle. Without God on his side he had no chance, especially against such odds (men more numerous than the sand on the seashore!!!). From what I cant tell, he did wrong because he did not go through the intercessor (Samuel) but instead he went to God directly on his own. If that is so, I am even more grateful for Jesus. Jesus made the perfect sacrifice once and for all. We no longer need to fear "doing it the wrong way." We can directly approach God whenever we want to ask for help against terrible odds. That is awesome!!! The question is, do we really appreciate how awesome this really is? Or do we take it for granted. Today I am going to thank God for Jesus, thank him that I do not have to wait for a Samuel to come when he is able to get here, I can go to God myself whenever I want and need.
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RIch, I think it was simply a matter of trusting God...something we don't do a lot of most of the time. If Saul had had full trust in the Lord, he wouldn't have made the sacrifice. That is what I think the point there was. Faith, trust, knowing. Terms we use about our relationship with something/one we can not see. People claim to hear His voice today...I am doubtful. I think we 'hear' through the Holy Spirit and our conscience. But that aside, it is our trust in God (like in our monetary units) which will set us apart as good leaders for Christ. In bad times, and good, the more we believe that God is in control and will make things 'right', the less we will act foolishly. Saul was lucky. He had a spiritual advisor to guide, mentor and rebuke him. I am lucky, because I have you three to do that to/for me. I hope your day goes well.
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