Tuesday, April 25, 2023

MOVED BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD WITHIN

Proclamation

“And The Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard those tidings, and his anger was kindled greatly.”  1 Samuel 11:6 (KJV)

 

Explanation

These words were written under the influence of The Holy Spirit of God by the prophet Samuel.  After the people of Israel had selected Saul to be their king, they all returned to their homes and Saul returned to his home. (1 Samuel 10:25-26)  Not long afterwards Nahash the Ammonite came and sieged the city of Jabesh Gilead.  The men of Jabesh asked Nahash to make a treaty with them and said that they would serve him.  Nahash replied that he would make a treaty with them only if every man would gouge out his right eye so as to bring disgrace to all of Israel. (1 Samuel 11:1-2)  They requested seven days to think about it and sent messengers throughout Israel for help.  Saul was at home working in his fields.  When he heard this he was angered and The Spirit of The Lord came powerfully upon him. (1 Samuel 11:3-6)  The fear of The Lord fell upon the people and they came together to follow Saul and Samuel into battle.  The next night Saul led the Israelites into the camp of the Ammonites and they slaughtered them. (1 Samuel 11:7-11)  Afterwards Samuel led the people of Israel to Gilgal and they officially made Saul their king and they had a big celebration. (1 Samuel 11:12-15)

 

Application

There are times when we just go about our normal daily activities in an unmotivated manner nonchalantly doing things with no real urgency about anything.  Then there are times when something comes upon us and we get a real zeal for what we are doing.  All too often we go about our service to The Lord and our praise and worship without much zest and gusto.  We need to come alive and get on fire for The Lord.  It is past time for casual business as usual, it is time to get seriously busy.  We should pray that The Spirit of The Lord will light a fire within us so that we can get active.  God does not want any lukewarm Christians. (Revelation 3:16)  Let us do God’s work while we can for soon the time will come when we cannot work. (John 9:4)

 

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