FOCUSING ON GODS WILL

PRAYER - "When Actions Speak".  

Jonathan and his armourbearer sneaked away from Saul, into a pass overlooking the Philistines. "...it may be that the LORD will work for us: for there is no restraint to the LORD to save by many or by few." Jonathan would attract their attention. If they called him up, it meant God would deliver them into his hands. The Philistines yelled, "Come up to us!" An earthquake shook. Jonathan and friend slew twenty men immediately. Before sundown, all Israel fought and won a great victory. Sometimes, actions do the praying.

1 Samuel 14:23 - "...the LORD saved Israel that day."

PRINCIPALS - "Israel Rescues Jonathan from Saul"

The Philistines terrified Saul. He called a fast, cursing anyone who ate that day. Jonathan was in battle, so did not know. When Saul learned that Jonathan had eaten, he swore by God, "...thou shalt surely die, Jonathan." But justice vanquishes fools and their folly. 

1 Samuel 14:45 - "...the people said unto Saul, Shall Jonathan die, who hath wrought this great salvation in Israel? God forbid: as the LORD liveth, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground; for he hath wrought with God this day. So the people rescued Jonathan, that he died not."

PRINCIPLES - "Doing Right Things the Wrong Way"

Saul, Jonathan, and 3000 men had smitten a garrison of Philistines. But the Philistines regrouped with 30,000 chariots, 6000 horses, and countless soldiers. Saul prepared to attack them. Samuel was enroute, but Saul impatiently and improperly offered burnt offerings without him. Samuel arrived and rebuked Saul for breaking the law. He prophesied that his kingdom would not pass to his descendants.

1 Samuel 13:13-14 - "...Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, ...for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever. But now thy kingdom shall not continue."

PROPHECIES - "If Ye Rebel..."

Samuel was deeply disturbed about Israel's untimely demand for a king. He reminded them that God advanced their former leaders - Moses, Aaron, and their judges; but God was always their king. They still wanted an earthly king, so God gave them one, with stern warnings: I will destroy you and your king if you do wickedly. Samuel then called down thunder and rain on them all day - a token demonstration of God's wrath, to make them fear God. 

1 Samuel 12:25 - "But if ye shall still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed, both ye and your kingdom.

 Friend you don't have a problem you just need faith in Jesus Christ! Remember not only did he die for you but he rose again from the dead  so that you could have great life. Except his love today unconditionally and follow his teachings!

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