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The Consequences of Failing to Wait

The Consequences of Failing to Wait

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Faith is easier when circumstances are calm and everything appears to be going according to plan. But what happens when the situation looks desperate, time seems to be running out, and God does not appear to be acting when we think He should? Saul faces an overwhelming Philistine army while his own soldiers scatter in fear. Samuel had instructed Saul to wait seven days, but as the pressure increased, Saul became impatient. Rather than continuing to trust God and obey His command, Saul took matters into his own hands and offered the sacrifice himself. Samuel’s question to Saul is, “What have you done?” Saul responds with excuses. The people were scattering. Samuel had not arrived when Saul expected him. The Philistines were gathering. The circumstances seemed to demand immediate action. But the real issue was not the sacrifice. The issue was faith. Saul allowed what he could see around him to become more important than what God had said. Instead of waiting on the Lord, he tried to take control of the situation himself. His impatience had consequences not only for Saul but for his family: his kingdom would not continue through his descendants. This passage also reveals an important difference between Saul and David. David was not sinless, but when confronted with his sin, he sought forgiveness and a clean heart. Saul instead tried to justify his actions. David sought forgiveness; Saul sought self-justification. Meanwhile, Israel’s circumstances continued to look impossible. Saul’s army had dwindled to about 600 men. The Philistines possessed overwhelming military strength, and Israel did not even have adequate weapons. Whatever circumstances you are facing, God remains in control. Our faith should not rest in the situation. Our faith rests in Him. Sermon Notes 1 Samuel 13:1 Note on Saul’s reign 1 Samuel 13:2 Saul drafts his army 1 Samuel 13:3 & 4 Saul’s son defeats a Philistine garrison 1 Samuel 13:5 – 7 Philistines assemble an army and the Hebrews fear hid, and flee 1 Samuel 13:8 – 10 Because of the circumstances, Saul offers the burnt and peace offerings instead of waiting for Samuel as instructed. 1 Samuel 13:11 & 12 Samuel arrives and Saul gives his excuse why he acted rather than waiting for Samuel 1 Samuel 13:13 & 14 Samuel announces Saul is rejected and the Lord will find a man after His own heart 1 Samuel 13:15 – 18 Saul’s army now at 600 and the Philistines raid the land 1 Samuel 13:19 – 23 The Hebrews do not have weapons of war Psalm 25:5
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