Saul began as a humble man chosen by God and empowered by God for great service. Over time Saul forgot that his victories were completely of God and that his future victories and prosperity were totally dependent on the continued blessing of God. Instead, he began to become prideful, self-dependent, and a people pleaser - in short, disobedient. God began to discipline Saul. Instead of repenting, Saul drew further from God culminating with consulting a diviner and having a fellowship meal with her.
Meditate on Saul's fall!!!!! It can happen to you and me.
Stay close to the grace of God and seek Him always - even after you fail Him miserably. God loves repentors. God is the God of 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc. chances. However, as Samuel said,"Rebellion is like the sin of divination and arrogance like the evil of idolatry."
We are ready for a godly king - David - albeit flawed. We won't be satisfied until our true king returns - Jesus.
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