1st Chronicles 10:13. “So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the Lord, even against the word of the Lord, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to inquire of it;”
TWO FATAL CHOICES. One act was enough for the kingdom to be taken from failing hands And given to another – though younger in years – God found a true man Who saw beyond the moment to the consequences of choices - And did not turn aside from divine direction to listen to strange voices.
To not do what God says – or to do what He says not to Is a challenge to divine intelligence and will – to do Those things of self-interest that lift one up in damning pride That is only concluded when the sinning one is thrust through and dies.
The fatal attraction of Satan’s purring voice through a woman – Leads one into the darkness coming from the pit that’s superhuman – And takes one from the path of righteousness and holy ground Leaving the sinning one to suffer as the lost ones all around.
The first act that leads to the final blow came from afar – The arrow from some distant strength let go, and through the air
Came that which struck the strong man down in deep despair – Causing the fatal wound and left him dying then and there.
Many temptations come through the air from unknown sources – Through airy skies comes sounds, and words, and pictures offering choices Like arrows that strike between the joints and seams of our harness: There come the poison arrows that when they strike, can fatally harm us.
When those poisoned tips strike first, we feel only the prick of conscience – But the awful venom that kills slowly at first seems harmless – Until the mind with thoughts unclean begin to daily rise And one is consumed with sins unsatisfied until one dies.
Keep the door of eyes and ears and mouth under control. When they are left unguarded, they bring poison to the soul – And a life once lived in the strength of God now becomes weak. The downfall of the righteous is what those fatal choices seek.
“Righteous God, it saddens me today to think of one whose life held good promise; now lying wounded and alone because of fatal choices. Breathe Thy life into that man again and may he and his family be healed. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”