by Rhonda Staversky

Saul was getting ready for battle against the Philistines who greatly outnumbered the men from Israel. This struck fear into Saul’s army. They felt that there was no way they could win so many of them hid or fled. To make things worse, Saul didn’t ask for God’s blessing or help in this situation. Then Saul felt guilty so he offered the Lord burnt offerings. Samuel told Saul that since he didn’t keep the Lord’s commandment to trust Him and wait for Him, Saul’s kingdom would fall. Another king would be named, one who had a heart for the Lord.

I can identify with Saul in some respects.  I am a planner, organizer and “doer.”  It is hard for me to sit around waiting. I usually try to do something, anything to fix a bad situation.  I take things into my own hands because something must be done and I might as well do it.  Unfortunately, this is not the best course of action.  I may not be in tune with what God wants from me or from the situation. Sometimes by doing, I make things worse not better. More times than not, if I had waited, the answer to the problem would make itself known. I need to learn patience and that the waiting is God’s way of preparing me for what He wants.  I need to remember that God’s timing is perfect so I must trust Him, listen to Him and then act.

Your fellow traveler,

Rhonda