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To obey is better than sacrifice,
and to heed is better than the fat of rams.

It was time for Saul to expand the kingdom of God.
It was time to put an end to the evil raiding of the Amalekites
And Saul was glad to do this for the Lord.

Saul obeyed the Lord
he destroyed the Amalekites
he defeated Agag.
He asked for forgiveness for his sins.
He worshipped the Lord at Gilgal.
Yet, the Lord was grieved that he had made Saul king over Israel.


Saul obeyed, but for his own glory.
Saul worshiped the Lord
but Sam had to finish Saul’s uncompleted deeds.
Samuel was faithful to God
in his rebuke of Saul
in his oversight of God’s command
in the putting to death of Agag

Will we be faithful when those around us put their comfort and glory ahead of God’s kingdom.

Or will we say I have done my share. I will not pick up the slack of others?
It may bring sadness
it may bring depression and grief.
But will we listen and obey?

Pastor Wayne