1st Samuel 31:6. “So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armourbearer, and all his men, that same day together.”
SO, SAUL DIED. He started out with humility Standing high above others in his dignity He was the man God chose in his youth. Though strong, he led carefully Trusting God to use him mightily His leadership began fearing God in truth.
It wasn’t many years later when temptation grew strong He was “the leader” and thought he could do no wrong Instead of obeying he thought he’d sacrifice. He didn’t hearken but chose to do things his own way And God, through him, had nothing to say To disobey God is the end of a useful life.
Now deep in his spirit is darkness, not light The future got dark where once it was bright The first king made a terrible choice. His disobedience affected others, the nation, his sons They followed him and died, his reign was done The result of ignoring God’s voice.
It is very unwise when God calls us to a work To in any way at all His commission to shirk God is serious about what He wants us to do. Never let it be said, “The work went to his head” Others are following, be wise for they are led And take their direction from you.
We do have influence and some may follow Be careful and considerate in what you allow Others are watching and learning each day. Step out in faith, make it know in God you trust If some drop by the way, to stay faithful you must Or there will be fateful consequences to pay.
“O gracious God, I thank Thee this morning for all the ways Thou hast led me until now. I pay I will be faithful all the way to the end of life’s road. If there are those I influence today, may that influence be able to honor and glorify Thee. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”