I have been sitting here today, pondering what I learned at small group last night.
We were studying from 1 Samuel chapter 15 when God sent Samuel to anoint Saul as king and give him instructions to kill everyone and everything.
Saul completed most of what God had instructed, but took it upon himself to hold back just a bit for himself. A prize, so to speak. God considered Saul's 99% obedience as complete rebellion. Saul thought he did pretty good?
I find that I am very much like Saul.
I say the right things, I mostly do the right things, but I stop short of completing what God instructed me to do. I rationalize, I question, and sometimes I just decide to disobey, because I don't agree with what God said. There is no other way to put it other than I am a rebellious child when I respond that way. God forgive me!! I want so much to be completely sold out and surrendered to my Lord. I fail constantly, but by His grace and mercy I get back on my feet and bow in repentance.
As stated in Deuteronomy 5:29
God heard what you said to me and told me, "I've heard what the people said to you. They're right—good and true words. What I wouldn't give if they'd always feel this way, continuing to revere me and always keep all my commands; they'd have a good life forever, they and their children!
It is a daily struggle, don't quit, don't give in. He is there with arms outstretched waiting for us to come back. He loves us like non other can.
I surrender all, I surrender all, all for Jesus I surrender all!
We were studying from 1 Samuel chapter 15 when God sent Samuel to anoint Saul as king and give him instructions to kill everyone and everything.
Saul completed most of what God had instructed, but took it upon himself to hold back just a bit for himself. A prize, so to speak. God considered Saul's 99% obedience as complete rebellion. Saul thought he did pretty good?
I find that I am very much like Saul.
I say the right things, I mostly do the right things, but I stop short of completing what God instructed me to do. I rationalize, I question, and sometimes I just decide to disobey, because I don't agree with what God said. There is no other way to put it other than I am a rebellious child when I respond that way. God forgive me!! I want so much to be completely sold out and surrendered to my Lord. I fail constantly, but by His grace and mercy I get back on my feet and bow in repentance.
As stated in Deuteronomy 5:29
The Message (MSG)
God heard what you said to me and told me, "I've heard what the people said to you. They're right—good and true words. What I wouldn't give if they'd always feel this way, continuing to revere me and always keep all my commands; they'd have a good life forever, they and their children!
It is a daily struggle, don't quit, don't give in. He is there with arms outstretched waiting for us to come back. He loves us like non other can.
I surrender all, I surrender all, all for Jesus I surrender all!
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