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1 Samuel 15:22-31

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Wick

Does God desire great sacrifice
From those who don’t obey?
Is a burnt offering greater
Than doing what He might say?

King Saul felt repentant
For choices that he made.
But was his heart repentant
Or was he just afraid?

Afraid of losing status
In the minds of those he rules.
Afraid of being humbled
And cast among the fools.

He seems to seek the comfort
Of having Samuel near-
Tearing the prophets’ garment
But not seeming to shed a tear.

When we come to worship
Are we seeking the presence of God?
Or have we become content to seek
An enthusiastic facade?

Saul worshiped the God of Samuel
But never took God as His own
Which is why God looks to Jesse next
For someone to fill the throne.

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Wick

“Examine your foundations.”
God tells the families of His people.
Stop being proud that the highest tower
In your nation is the steeple.

Appearances aren’t always great
At measuring what’s inside
God has seen through every way
Adams’ children have tried to hide

God has offered living water
We’ve been created for.
We’ve turned from Him to dig larger pits
Protesting “these will help hold more!”

Hear in these words the heart of God
Whose children have gone astray.
It’s not as simple as a child
Who chooses not to obey.

It’s an entire people
Who decide not to be alive.
Even though their father has made sure
In the promised land they’d arrive

He will not force His will on them
But on their behalf He’ll speak
And becomes His Loving Word in Flesh
Found by those who seek.

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Wick

While Jacob was on his journey,
After having dreamed divine
Searching for a woman to marry
Where his father said he’d find

He came upon a well
Where the shepherds brought their flocks
It seemed like he had found something
In the midst of desert and the rocks

He recognized his people
The moment felt heaven sent
He kissed Rachel, & wept aloud
This is what his father had meant

When we wander on our journey
Sometimes we look around
We wonder if we are alone
As we walk on desert ground

But do not be discouraged
When you find stone-covered wells
The faithfulness of God will be
The story this moment tells

For wells can be uncovered
And you are not alone
These people are your people
And our God is on the throne.