Revelation of the Word:

THEME: PATIENCE PAYS

1 Samuel 13:5-14 NKJV

“Then the Philistines gathered together to fight with Israel, thirty thousand chariots and six thousand horsemen, and people as the sand which is on the seashore in multitude. And they came up and encamped in Michmash, to the east of Beth Aven. When the men of Israel saw that they were in danger (for the people were distressed), then the people hid in caves, in thickets, in rocks, in holes, and in pits. And some of the Hebrews crossed over the Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead. As for Saul, he was still in Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling. Then he waited seven days, according to the time set by Samuel. But Samuel did not come to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him. So Saul said, “Bring a burnt offering and peace offerings here to me.” And he offered the burnt offering. Now it happened, as soon as he had finished presenting the burnt offering, that Samuel came; and Saul went out to meet him, that he might greet him. And Samuel said, “What have you done?” Saul said, “When I saw that the people were scattered from me, and that you did not come within the days appointed, and that the Philistines gathered together at Michmash, then I said, ‘The Philistines will now come down on me at Gilgal, and I have not made supplication to the Lord.’ Therefore I felt compelled, and offered a burnt offering.” And Samuel said to Saul, “You have done foolishly. You have not kept the commandment of the Lord your God, which He commanded you. For now the Lord would have established your kingdom over Israel forever. But now your kingdom shall not continue. The Lord has sought for Himself a man after His own heart, and the Lord has commanded him to be commander over His people, because you have not kept what the Lord commanded you.”

INSIGHT

-The Israelites found themselves in a precarious situation under siege by the Philistines. They trembled and sort for refuge from king Saul who lost his patience upon Samuel’s delay and sacrificed at the altar designed for priests. His pivotal decision altered his fate. By unlawfully offering the burnt offering himself, Saul steps outside the boundaries of God’s command, showcasing his failure to trust in God’s timing and he lost his kingship. King David waited on the Lord and did His will, and his kingdom was established forever. We are called to wait on God despite the circumstances and He will always show us His glory. God also requires that we love Him and submit our hearts totally to Him.

PRAYER

Almighty Father we bow before Your throne and worship at Your feet. We love You Jesus. Lee thank You for You have been our help in times of need and Your name Jesus is our strong tower and refuge in times of trouble. Lord we bless Your name and worship You for there is none like You. You are a great and mighty God. Today we repent all the sins and iniquity we have committed and omitted. May You cleanse and sanctify us by Your precious blood Lord Jesus. May You give us a heart of patience in all matters. May You increase our faith to trust in You and believe that You will do it no matter what. You are faithful to keep Your promise and fulfill Your promises. We thank You Lord for we know You shall come through for us in all situations and all our heart’s desires according to Your divine will for our lives. We pray this in Jesus Mighty Name, Amen.

Blessed Tuesday

Further reading: Psalm 27:14

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