1 Samuel 14-15; Psalm 70
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“Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, he has rejected
you as king.”
God says, “I am grieved that I have made Saul king, because he has
turned away from me and has not carried out my instructions.” It seems that Saul is becoming arrogant
and doing things his own way instead of God’s way. In chapter 14 Saul tells the priest to withdraw his hand,
which basically meant he didn’t want to take the time to ask for God’s guidance
and intervention. He speaks of
avenging himself on his enemies rather than caring about what God wants
done. Then in chapter 15 he sets
up a monument in his own honor.
All these poor leadership qualities in Saul led me to think about
a much different type of leader…Jesus.
Jesus Christ who was both God and man, who was the King of Kings, was
also known as the Good Shepherd.
He cared for, served, and sacrificed for others. He helped the helpless. He washed the dirty feet of his
followers who were his friends. He
was constantly taking time to go by himself and pray and seek the Father’s
will.
In Matthew 20:28 Jesus says, “The Son of Man did not come to be
served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
So thankful for His example as I strive to be like Him.
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