1 Sam. 27-29 [The Message]

The disobedient King Saul was terrified of the Philistine army he was to face in battle. He inquired of the witch at Endor. God was not answering him. In this strange passage, he evidently had the medium call up from the grave the spirit of the prophet Samuel. Samuel was upset by the process, nevertheless spoke of Saul’s death to come the next day in battle. This totally devastated Saul. In all, this was a sad ending for the man God had exalted to be the king of Israel.

To me. this all points up to the importance of obedience to God to maintain a right relationship with Him. Our relationship with God is through Christ Jesus. When we need answers, we first clear up the sin issue by confessing to God and being forgiven. We have bold access to God’s throne through Christ.

If we confess our sins, He (Christ) is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. [1 Jn. 1:9]

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. [Heb. 4:16]