Saul caved in to the the will of his people instead of obeying God’s command to completely destroy the Amalekites. When Israel had passed though their land on the Exodus, they had not allowed them to drink the water. God had a score to settle, and Saul was to be His instrument.

We don’t always understand the “why” when God asks us to do something. He has a reason. It is for us to obey. Saul disobeyed God and the prophet Samuel and promptly lost his kingship. God chose David.

DAILY PRAYER: Lord, You know best. We place Your Word above the carnal desires of men.

DAILY READING: 1 Sam. 14-16