Saul and his men spared Agag’s life and kept the best of the sheep and goats, the cattle, the fat calves, and the lambs—everything, in fact, that appealed to them. They destroyed only what was worthless or of poor quality.
“I am sorry that I ever made Saul king, for he has not been loyal to me and has refused to obey my command.”
“What is more pleasing to the lord:
your burnt offerings and sacrifices
or your obedience to his voice?
Rebellion is as sinful as witchcraft,
and stubbornness as bad as worshiping idols.
The lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the lord looks at the heart.”
And everyone assembled here will know that the lord rescues his people, but not with sword and spear. This is the lord’s battle, and he will give you to us!”
Lord God,
Protect my will from my desires and only allow your desire to flow thru me. Give me power over my actions so I may only do your will in this life and may my obedience to you be complete. Remove my rebellious spirit and make me stubborn in your ways. Allow me to see this world as you see it and may my actions make your ways obvious to this world.
In Jesus name,
Amen