Today we read of Saul continuing in his efforts to please the people of Israel, rather than following God’s instructions delivered through Samuel. Saul is again rebuked, “To obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams.”
God is more interested in the effort we put into serving Him, than the times which we fail. God’s “hand is not shortened, that it cannot save, or his ear dull, that it cannot hear.” Isaiah’s message to Israel condemned them for “denying the Lord, and turning back from following our God.” Hiding from God is not the answer when we fall down.
God’s “own arm brought him salvation, and his righteousness upheld him.” God has reached out to offer us salvation through His beloved Son. Let’s follow Jesus’ advice when he said “You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.“